Bridged Rail Conveyance for Articulated Board Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mounting devices are impractical for conveying general plate-like members due to disconnected conveyance paths and the need for dedicated pallets and complex operations.
Innovation Solution
A mounting-related device utilizing an XY-robot with a processing head and an articulated robot that can change the posture of a processing target object, combined with a rail device that attaches between conveyance sections to facilitate the movement of board-like objects, enabling efficient conveyance and processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an articulated robot is used to convey general plate-like members, then the processing target object can be conveyed, but the conveyance operation becomes complicated and requires dedicated pallets
Solution Approach 1:
A rail device is introduced as an intermediary component between the first and second conveyance sections. This rail device includes a rail body that can be attached to the conveyance sections and provides a guided path for plate-like members, simplifying the conveyance operation while maintaining the ability to handle general plate-like members
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting-related device is designed to handle both three-dimensional substrates (using the articulated robot) and general plate-like members (using the rail device). The system achieves multi-functionality by allowing the rail device to be attached to the conveyance sections when plate-like member conveyance is needed, eliminating the need for dedicated pallets and complicated operations
2Reliability
If conveyance paths on introduction side and discharge side are not connected, then the articulated robot can hold and position the processing target object, but the conveyance operation becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The rail device serves as a mediator that connects the introduction side and discharge side conveyance paths. By providing a physical rail structure that spans between the conveyance sections, it enables smooth transitions of plate-like members without requiring complex articulated robot operations, thus improving ease of operation while maintaining reliable positioning capabilities
3Adaptability or versatility
If a dedicated pallet is required for conveying plate-like members, then the processing target object can be conveyed, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rail device replaces the need for dedicated pallets by providing a fixed rail structure that directly supports and guides plate-like members between conveyance sections. This intermediary rail system simplifies the overall device complexity while maintaining the capability to convey various plate-like members efficiently
Solution Approach 2:
The rail device provides a universal conveyance solution for plate-like members that eliminates the need for specialized pallets. The rail structure can accommodate different plate-like members through its design features such as the holding section with engagement protrusions, achieving versatility without increasing device complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting-related device includes an articulated robot that is disposed in a movable space formed between a first conveyance section and a second conveyance section, holds, and moves a processing target object such that a posture of a mounting surface can be changed, and the first conveyance section and the second conveyance section include a rail attachment section that can attach and detach a pair of rail devices bridged between the first conveyance section and the second conveyance section for moving a board when conveying the board.