Pick-up Instruction Data Generation for Nonmatrix Tray Component Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic-circuit-component mounting machines are limited to using only matrix trays, preventing the automatic mounting of components from nonmatrix trays with non-regularly arranged positions, which requires manual rearrangement to a matrix tray for automatic processing.
Innovation Solution
An electronic-circuit-component pick-up instruction data generating device creates data for the mounting machine to automatically pick up components from nonmatrix trays by modifying the arrangement data from a matrix tray, allowing the machine to control the mounting device for automatic placement on a circuit substrate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a matrix tray with regularly arranged cavities is used, then the electronic-circuit-component mounting machine can perform automatic mounting, but the system cannot accommodate nonmatrix trays with non-regularly arranged components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the tray configuration flexible and changeable. The control device can adapt to different tray types (matrix and nonmatrix) by dynamically adjusting the pick-up instruction data generation based on the detected cavity arrangement, allowing the system to switch between regular and irregular tray configurations without hardware changes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of the tray system by enabling the use of both matrix trays with regular intervals and nonmatrix trays with non-regular intervals. The control device detects the interval between cavities and adjusts the pick-up instruction data accordingly, allowing parameter variation in tray arrangements while maintaining automatic mounting capability
2Adaptability or versatility
If a nonmatrix tray with non-regularly arranged components is used, then tray flexibility increases, but the mounting machine cannot automatically pick up components without manual rearrangement
Solution Approach 1:
The control device dynamically adapts to nonmatrix tray configurations by detecting the actual cavity positions and intervals, then generating appropriate pick-up instruction data. This dynamic adjustment enables automatic component pickup from trays with irregular arrangements, eliminating the need for manual rearrangement while maintaining automation
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting the tray type and cavity arrangement, then autonomously generating the necessary pick-up instruction data. The control device identifies whether a matrix or nonmatrix tray is used and configures the pickup instructions accordingly without external intervention, enabling automatic mounting from diverse tray types
3Extent of automation
If manual rearrangement of components from nonmatrix tray to matrix tray is performed, then automatic mounting can be achieved, but productivity decreases due to additional manual steps
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-calculating and generating pick-up instruction data specific to each tray type before the mounting process begins. For nonmatrix trays, the control device detects the cavity arrangement in advance and prepares the appropriate pickup instructions, eliminating the need for manual rearrangement and reducing overall process time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the manual rearrangement step from the overall process by implementing automatic detection and instruction generation for nonmatrix trays. The control device directly generates pick-up instructions based on detected tray configurations, removing the intermediate manual transfer operation and improving productivity
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AI summary
An electronic-circuit-component pick-up instruction data generating device is provided that generates pick-up instruction data for automatically picking up an electronic circuit component from a nonmatrix tray defined to have nonmatrix arrangement in which arrangeable positions of the electronic circuit components are arranged in a nonmatrix pattern, other than a matrix tray defined to have matrix arrangement in which arrangeable positions of a plurality of the electronic circuit components are regularly arranged in a matrix pattern in a state of being positioned at all the intersection points made by two groups of straight lines that are parallel to two directions orthogonal to each other, respectively, and that are separated at regular intervals for each direction. An electronic-circuit-component mounting machine is provided that picks up an electronic circuit component from the nonmatrix tray based on generated pick-up instruction data, and automatically mounts the component on a circuit board.