Kitting Device Extraction System for Reel State Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need to extract a corresponding kitting device capable of performing setting work based on the state of a reel, as multiple types of kitting devices perform different setting work for setting a reel on a feeder.

Innovation Solution

A kitting device extraction system that includes multiple types of kitting devices and an extraction section, which extracts a corresponding kitting device capable of performing the setting work based on the state of the reel.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple types of kitting devices are used to handle different reel states, then the system can perform appropriate setting work for each reel state, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to handle different reel statesVSAvoidnumber of kitting device types

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The extraction section automatically identifies the reel state and selects the appropriate kitting device without manual intervention. The system self-determines which device type is needed based on reel information, eliminating the need for operator judgment and reducing the operational complexity of managing multiple device types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary extraction of the appropriate kitting device based on pre-acquired reel state information before the actual setting work begins. This advance selection ensures the correct device is ready and eliminates on-the-fly decision-making complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If manual selection of kitting device is performed, then device complexity is reduced, but the productivity decreases due to setup time

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesetup efficiencyVSAvoidautomatic device selection

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The manual mechanical selection process is replaced with an automated information processing system. The extraction section uses reel state data to automatically determine and select the appropriate kitting device, substituting human judgment with automated detection and decision-making logic.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system acquires reel state information and uses this feedback to automatically select the appropriate kitting device. The reel state serves as input feedback that drives the automated selection process, ensuring the correct device is chosen without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If reel state information is not acquired, then the system operation is simplified, but the reliability of setting work decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesetting work accuracyVSAvoidinformation acquisition process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Reel state information is acquired in advance before the setting work begins. This preliminary acquisition ensures that the extraction section has all necessary information to select the correct kitting device, preventing errors during the actual setting operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The reel state information serves as critical feedback that guides the selection of the appropriate kitting device. Without this feedback, the system cannot reliably determine which device type is needed, compromising setting work accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250203835A1Kitting device extraction system

Publication Date: 2025.06.19 FUJI CORP

AI summary

A kitting device extraction system includes multiple types of kitting devices and an extraction section. The multiple types of kitting devices are different from each other in setting work of setting a reel, on which a carrier tape for accommodating components is wound, on a feeder. The extraction section extracts a corresponding kitting device capable of performing the setting work based on a state of the reel from the multiple types of kitting devices.