Standardized Operation Input for Multi-Head Mounting Machines
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Solution Overview
Problem
In electronic component mounting lines, operators face difficulties due to varying configurations of machines, requiring different operation input methods for each type of machine, which increases the workload, especially for inexperienced operators when performing maintenance and monitoring.
Innovation Solution
An electronic component mounting machine with a common platform that uses replaceable work heads and standardized operation input units, allowing a single machine to perform multiple types of operations by recognizing the attached work head and selecting the corresponding work program and computation processing program for control and computation processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different types of machines are used in the electronic component mounting line, then the functionality and versatility of the line is improved, but the operation input method varies for each machine type, increasing operator workload
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal operation input unit that can be used across all machine types in the electronic component mounting line. The control device receives operation inputs through this standardized interface regardless of whether the attached head is for mounting, inspection, or other functions, eliminating the need for operators to learn different operation methods for different machine types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of work heads are attached to the common platform, then the machine can perform multiple types of works, but the operation input method changes according to the work head type
Solution Approach 1:
The control device is designed to automatically recognize the type of work head attached to the common platform and selectively execute corresponding control programs. The operation input unit maintains a consistent interface for all work types, while the control device handles the complexity of selecting and executing appropriate programs based on the attached head type, thereby separating operational simplicity from control complexity.
3Reliability
If inspection machines are added to enhance quality control, then the quality control capability is improved, but the operation method differs from working machines, putting heavy load on inexperienced operators
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a unified operation interface that works for both inspection machines and working machines. The control device automatically selects appropriate control programs based on the attached head type, allowing inexperienced operators to use the same operation method for quality control inspection as they would for component mounting, thereby reducing training requirements while maintaining enhanced quality control capability.
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AI summary
A challenge to be met by the invention is to provide an electronic component mounting machine that makes up an electronic component mounting line and that standardizes an operation input method, to thus enable lessening of work load on an operator during performance of operation input action, and an operation instruction method for use with the electronic component mounting machine. In electronic component mounting machines that make it possible for a single machine to perform a plurality of types of works by replacement of a work head to be built into a common platform according to a type of work, a production start button to a model change button are provided as common individual input parts in a basic operation command input part of a display panel of an operation unit regardless of a work type. Control processing and computation processing commensurate with an operation instruction entered by way of the individual input part are performed according to a work program and a computation processing program corresponding to the work head recognized by a plug-in function.