Component Mounter Parameter Setting by Board Application

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing component mounting systems lack the ability to automatically generate optimal operation parameters tailored to specific board applications, leading to variations in parameter satisfaction depending on the operator.

Innovation Solution

A production data creation device and method that includes an input unit for selecting an application and a setting unit that sets operation parameters for a component mounter based on the input application, using rule tables or learning models to determine optimal parameter settings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If operation parameters are manually set by operators based on component specifications, then the component mounting operation can be performed, but the operation parameters vary depending on the operator and are not optimized for specific board applications

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomatic generation of operation parametersVSAvoidconsistency of operation parameters

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates operation parameters by itself based on board application information and component specifications, eliminating the need for manual operator input. The parameter generation unit creates optimized parameters autonomously, making the system self-sufficient and consistent across different operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts operation parameters based on the selected board application and component characteristics. Different applications (e.g., high-density mounting, fine-pitch components) trigger different parameter sets, allowing the system to adapt parameters automatically rather than using fixed manual settings.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If generic operation parameters are used for all board applications, then the setup process is simplified, but the mounting quality and productivity are not optimized for specific applications

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting efficiencyVSAvoidparameter setting complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Operation parameters are pre-calculated and stored for different board applications and component types. When a specific application is selected, the system retrieves and applies the pre-optimized parameters, eliminating the need for manual optimization while maintaining high productivity for each application type.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

A single parameter generation unit handles multiple board applications and component types by selecting appropriate parameters based on input conditions. The system universally applies different parameter sets for different scenarios (e.g., QFP, BGA, CSP components on various board types) without requiring separate manual configuration for each case.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Manufacturing precision

If multiple operation parameters are manually adjusted for each component, then the mounting precision can be improved, but the time required to set up production data increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting precisionVSAvoidproduction data creation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual operator judgment and adjustment with automated computational logic. The parameter generation unit uses algorithms to calculate optimal parameters based on board application and component specifications, substituting the mechanical process of manual parameter tuning with automated digital processing that is both precise and rapid.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS12225668B2Production data creation device and production data creation method

Publication Date: 2025.02.11 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD

AI summary

A production data creation device includes an input unit and a setting unit. The input unit receives an input of one application from among a plurality of applications displayed on a screen. The setting unit sets one or more operation parameters used by a component mounter to mount a component on a board, on the basis of the input application.