Component Supply Device Orientation Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing component supply devices can only pick up components of a specific orientation using a single type of component holding tool, limiting their ability to handle components scattered in various orientations.
Innovation Solution
A component supply device equipped with an imaging device to determine the orientation of components, a memory device to link orientations with appropriate holding tool types, and a control device to decide the correct holding tool for each orientation, allowing for the use of multiple types of component holding tools to handle components in various orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single type of component holding tool is used, then the device structure is simple, but it can only pick up components of a specific orientation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by equipping the component supply device with multiple types of component holding tools (suction cup type, pincer type, and clamp type), each capable of handling different component orientations. The control device selects and switches between these different tool types based on the detected orientation of components, enabling a single device to perform multiple functions of handling various component orientations effectively.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of component holding tools are used, then components of various orientations can be handled, but the device structure becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by incorporating an imaging device that automatically detects the orientation of components on the component support section. The control device receives this detection information and autonomously determines the appropriate component holding tool type, then switches to that tool automatically. This eliminates the need for manual intervention in selecting and switching between different tool types, making the operation simple despite having multiple tool types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of component holding tools are used, then components of various orientations can be handled, but the control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by using an imaging device to continuously monitor and detect the orientation of components on the component support section. This detection information is fed back to the control device, which then uses this feedback to intelligently select and switch to the appropriate component holding tool type. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables automatic and accurate tool selection based on real-time component orientation, simplifying the control process despite the presence of multiple tool types.
Data Source
AI summary
A memory device memorizes a link between an orientation of a leaded component supported on a component support section and a type of component holding tool used for holding the leaded component of the orientation is memorized in a memory device. Also, the component support section on which multiple leaded components are scattered is imaged by an imaging device, and orientations of leaded components supported on the component support section are identified based on the captured image data. Then, the component holding tool of a type memorized as being linked to the identified orientation of leaded component is decided as the component holding tool for holding the leaded component. By this, it is possible to exchange a component holding tool according to an orientation of a leaded component, thus it is possible to hold leaded components of various orientations using component holding tools.