Undersupporting Device Magnetic Installation for Assembly Boards

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Solution Overview

Problem

In assembly board manufacturing systems, the manual exchange of undersupporting devices increases the number of work processes and reduces productivity, as the size and shape of the undersupporting device must be changed frequently to accommodate different board types.

Innovation Solution

A system that includes an undersupporting device, a carrier, a transporter, an undersupporting-device installer, and a magnet, where the transporter positions the undersupporting device at a working position, and the magnet fixes it to the installer, allowing for automatic installation and detachment, reducing the need for manual handling and enabling efficient processing of various board sizes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If manual exchange of undersupporting devices is performed, then the undersupporting device can be changed to accommodate different board types, but the number of work processes increases and productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to accommodate different board typesVSAvoidmanufacturing productivity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables dynamic exchange of the undersupporting device through automated mechanisms. The transporter automatically moves the undersupporting device between storage and processing positions, and the installer automatically installs it on the board, allowing rapid adaptation to different board types without manual intervention, thus maintaining versatility while improving productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-service through automation where the transporter and installer automatically handle the undersupporting device exchange process without requiring manual operation. The controller coordinates these automated components to complete the exchange task independently, reducing work processes and enhancing productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If manual handling of undersupporting devices is used, then installation can be performed, but the number of work processes increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation capabilityVSAvoidnumber of work processes

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces manual mechanical handling with automated mechanisms. The transporter uses automated positioning and movement mechanisms to deliver the undersupporting device, and the installer uses automated attachment mechanisms to install it on the board, eliminating manual work processes while maintaining installation capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The transporter and installer act as intermediary devices between the undersupporting device storage and the board processing position. These intermediaries automate the transfer and installation processes, reducing the number of manual work steps required while preserving the ability to install undersupporting devices correctly

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This solution reduces the number of work processes required for exchanging undersupporting devices, enhancing the productivity of assembly board manufacturing by automating the installation and detachment of the undersupporting device, thus improving the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.

Implementation Method 1

The transported undersupporting device is fixed to the undersupporting-device installer by a magnetic force of the magnet at the working position

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS10449641B2System for manufacturing assembly board and method for installing undersupporting device of the system

Publication Date: 2019.10.22 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD

AI summary

A system for manufacturing an assembly board includes an undersupporting device, a carrier configured to hold the undersupporting device, a transporter, an undersupporting-device installer attachable to and detachable from the undersupporting device, a board processor, and a magnet provided on a lower surface of the undersupporting device. The transporter transports the undersupporting device to a working position by transporting the carrier to the working position while the carrier holds the undersupporting device on the lower surface of the carrier. The transported undersupporting device is fixed to the undersupporting-device installer by a magnetic force of the magnet at the working position. The transporter transports the board to the working position. The undersupporting device supports the lower surface of the board when the board is transported to the working position. The board processor performs a predetermined processing to an upper surface of the board.