REEL LOADING DEVICE

Abstract

A reel loading device loads, into a feeder, a reel on which a carrier tape is wound, the carrier tape including a base tape and a cover tape, the base tape on which multiple accommodation sections that accommodate components are formed at constant intervals, the cover tape that closes the multiple accommodation sections. The reel loading device includes a positioning mechanism. When loading the reel into the feeder, the positioning mechanism positions a peeling blade such that a blade tip portion of the peeling blade enters a tip end portion of the carrier tape before the tip end portion of the carrier tape reaches the peeling blade for peeling the cover tape.

Claims

1. A reel loading device for loading, into a feeder, a reel on which a carrier tape is wound, the carrier tape including a base tape and a cover tape, the base tape on which multiple accommodation sections configured to accommodate components are formed at constant intervals, the cover tape closing the multiple accommodation sections, the reel loading device comprising: a positioning mechanism configured to, when loading the reel into the feeder, position a peeling blade for peeling the cover tape such that a blade tip portion of the peeling blade enters a tip end portion of the carrier tape before the tip end portion of the carrier tape reaches the peeling blade.

2. The reel loading device according to claim 1, wherein the feeder includes a drive sprocket configured to convey the carrier tape, a manual sprocket provided on upstream of the drive sprocket in a conveyance direction of the carrier tape, and an operation section configured to allow a worker to rotate the manual sprocket, and the reel loading device includes an operation mechanism configured to rotate the manual sprocket to convey the carrier tape from the manual sprocket to the drive sprocket instead of the worker.

3. The reel loading device according to claim 2, wherein the operation mechanism is provided in a non-operation area where the worker does not operate the feeder.

4. The reel loading device according to claim 2, wherein the manual sprocket includes a polygonal hole portion, and the operation mechanism includes a protrusion member capable of being fitted into the hole portion, and a protrusion member drive section configured to rotate the manual sprocket by moving the protrusion member toward the hole portion and rotating in a state of being fitted into the hole portion.

5. The reel loading device according to claim 4, wherein the operation mechanism includes a detection section configured to detect a fitted state in which the protrusion member is fitted into the hole portion.

6. The reel loading device according to claim 5, wherein the protrusion member is provided at a tip end of a stepped member provided to be capable of relative movement with respect to a base portion fixed to a shaft of the protrusion member drive section, the stepped member includes a first member provided on a side of the base portion, a second member that is a member having a larger diameter than the first member and is provided on a side of the protrusion member, and a biasing member configured to bias the first member, the second member, and the protrusion member in a direction of the hole portion, and the detection section is a proximity sensor configured to move together with the base portion when the protrusion member drive section moves the protrusion member toward the hole portion to fit the protrusion member into the hole portion and is capable of detecting the second member that is closer in distance than the first member.

7. The reel loading device according to claim 6, wherein, when the protrusion member is fitted into the hole portion, the detection section detects the fitted state by facing the first member and not detecting the second member, and when the protrusion member is not fitted into the hole portion, the detection section detects a non-fitted state in which the protrusion member is not fitted into the hole portion by facing the second member due to the relative movement and detecting the second member.

8. The reel loading device according to claim 1, comprising: a sensing mechanism configured to sense a pre-arrival state immediately before the tip end portion of the carrier tape reaches the blade tip portion of the peeling blade.

9. The reel loading device according to claim 8, wherein the sensing mechanism includes an imaging device capable of imaging the carrier tape, and a sensing section configured to perform image processing on image data of the carrier tape acquired by the imaging device to recognize a positional relationship between the tip end portion of the carrier tape and the blade tip portion of the peeling blade and sense the pre-arrival state based on the recognized positional relationship.

10. The reel loading device according to claim 9, wherein a tape guide to which the peeling blade is attached includes a window portion capable of recognizing a feed hole of the carrier tape at a predetermined position upstream of the peeling blade in a conveyance direction of the carrier tape, and when the feed hole of the carrier tape is recognized in the window portion, the sensing section recognizes the positional relationship in which the tip end portion of the carrier tape reaches the blade tip portion of the peeling blade and senses the pre-arrival state.

11. The reel loading device according to claim 9, wherein the sensing mechanism includes a moving section configured to move the imaging device to above the carrier tape when imaging the carrier tape, and the moving section is provided in a non-operation area where a worker does not operate the feeder.

12. The reel loading device according to claim 1, wherein the positioning mechanism includes a pressing member capable of pressing a predetermined portion of a tape guide to which the peeling blade is attached, and a pressing member drive section configured to move the pressing member to the predetermined portion of the tape guide to press the predetermined portion, and the pressing member drive section is provided in a non-operation area where a worker does not operate the feeder.

13. The reel loading device according to claim 12, wherein the positioning mechanism includes an adjustment section configured to adjust a pressure amount when the pressing member presses the predetermined portion.

14. The reel loading device according to claim 12, wherein the positioning mechanism includes a confirmation section configured to confirm a peeled state in which the cover tape is peeled off by the peeling blade.

15. The reel loading device according to claim 14, wherein, when the peeled state is confirmed by the confirmation section, the pressing member drive section stops pressing of the predetermined portion by the pressing member, and the reel loading device includes a conveyance section configured to convey the carrier tape to the feeder until the component reaches a collection position where the component is collected.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a setup device.

[0010] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the setup device of FIG. 1.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a feeder provided in a feeder holding section.

[0012] FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating an example of a carrier tape.

[0013] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the carrier tape of FIG. 4.

[0014] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control procedure by the setup device.

[0015] FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram illustrating a configuration example of a reel loading device.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an example of the reel loading device to which the feeder is attached.

[0017] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating an example of the reel loading device from which the feeder is detached.

[0018] FIG. 10 is a layout diagram illustrating an arrangement example of each mechanism of the reel loading device.

[0019] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control procedure of the reel loading device.

[0020] FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the vicinity of a manual sprocket, an operation section, and a tape guide on an operation area side of the feeder.

[0021] FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the vicinity of the manual sprocket, the operation section, and the tape guide on a non-operation area side of the feeder.

[0022] FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating the vicinity of the tape guide of the feeder.

[0023] FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating an example of an operation mechanism.

[0024] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the operation mechanism of FIG. 15.

[0025] FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a positioning mechanism on the non-operation area side of the feeder.

[0026] FIG. 18 is a perspective view illustrating an example of the positioning mechanism on the operation area side of the feeder.

[0027] FIG. 19 is a perspective view illustrating another example of the positioning mechanism.

[0028] FIG. 20 is a front view of the positioning mechanism of FIG. 19.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

1. Embodiment

1-1. Configuration Example of Setup Device 10a

[0029] Reel loading device 80 loads reel 70, on which carrier tape 72 is wound, into feeder 60. Reel loading device 80 can be applied to, for example, setup device 10a. Setup device 10a automatically loads reel 70 in feeder 60 such that component 100 is capable of being supplied from feeder 60. Setup device 10a need only be capable of automatically loading reel 70, and may take various configurations.

[0030] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, setup device 10a of the embodiment includes reel attachment/detachment section 20, reel supply section 30, reel transfer mechanism 40, and feeder supply section 50. For convenience of description, in the drawings, a facing direction of feeder 60 and reel 70 when reel 70 is attached to and detached from feeder 60 is referred to as a first direction (arrow X direction). In the first direction (arrow X direction), a direction (side) from feeder 60 toward reel 70 is referred to as a first end side (arrow X1 direction) in the first direction, and a direction (side) from reel 70 toward feeder 60 is referred to as a second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction.

[0031] Further, as illustrated in FIG. 3, a sliding direction of feeder 60 in slot 21b, which is a direction orthogonal to the first direction (arrow X direction) in a horizontal plane, is referred to as a second direction (arrow Y direction). In the second direction (arrow Y direction), a sliding direction (side) when feeder 60 is detached is referred to as a first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction, and a sliding direction (side) when feeder 60 is attached is referred to as a second end side (arrow Y2 direction) in the second direction.

[0032] In reel attachment/detachment section 20, various members are assembled inside first housing 11. First housing 11 is a case having a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction and the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction are partially opened. Reel supply section 30 is provided to be coupled to the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction of reel attachment/detachment section 20. Reel supply section 30 is formed in box-shaped base 12 smaller than first housing 11. Reel transfer mechanism 40 is provided on plate base 12b extending from a bottom portion of base 12 to the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction. Feeder supply section 50 is provided to be coupled to the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction of reel attachment/detachment section 20. In feeder supply section 50, various members are assembled inside second housing 13 which is smaller than first housing 11 and has storage space 13a in an upper portion.

[0033] Reel attachment/detachment section 20 includes feeder holding section 21, reel attachment mechanism 22, and reel detachment mechanism 23. As illustrated in FIG. 2, feeder holding section 21 is disposed on the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction and first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction inside first housing 11. Feeder holding section 21 holds feeder 60 at a work execution position in a vertical posture. As illustrated in FIG. 3, feeder holding section 21 includes bottom plate 21a, slot 21b, and support plate 21c. Slot 21b is formed in a groove shape extending along the second direction (arrow Y direction) in bottom plate 21a. Feeder 60 is inserted from the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction of slot 21b toward the second end side (arrow Y2 direction) in the second direction thereof, and is held at the work execution position. Support plate 21c is provided to stand up from bottom plate 21a, and comes into contact with the side surface of feeder 60 at the work execution position on the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction. Support plate 21c supports a pressing load to the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction generated when reel 70 is attached to feeder 60.

[0034] Feeder 60 is detachably provided on a component mounter. As illustrated in FIG. 3, feeder 60 to which reel 70 where carrier tape 72 is wound around main body portion 71 is attached conveys carrier tape 72 to supply component 100. An identification code for identifying reel 70 is given to each reel 70. Feeder 60 is formed in a flat box shape. Feeder 60 includes reel holding shaft 61 that protrudes from a side plate at the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction toward the first end side (arrow X1 direction) in the first direction at a substantially central position as viewed in the first direction (arrow X direction). Reel holding shaft 61 is inserted into a center hole formed at the center of reel 70, and detachably and rotatably holds reel 70.

[0035] As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, carrier tape 72 includes base tape 72a, cover tape 72b, and bottom tape 72c. Base tape 72a is a base portion of carrier tape 72, and is provided with multiple accommodation sections 72d and multiple feed holes 72e. Component 100 is accommodated in each of multiple accommodation sections 72d. As illustrated in FIG. 4, a predetermined number (for example, three in FIG. 4) of accommodation sections 72d from a tip end side of carrier tape 72 are empty accommodation sections 72d1 in which component 100 is not accommodated. Multiple accommodation sections 72d are provided at constant intervals (predetermined pitch intervals) in a longitudinal direction of carrier tape 72 at the center portion in a width direction of base tape 72a.

[0036] Each of multiple feed holes 72e is a through hole, and is used when carrier tape 72 is conveyed in the conveyance direction (the second end side (arrow Y2 direction) in the second direction). Multiple feed holes 72e are provided at predetermined pitch intervals in the longitudinal direction of carrier tape 72 on the first end side in the width direction of base tape 72a. Cover tape 72b closes accommodation sections 72d of base tape 72a. Cover tape 72b is attached to the upper surfaces of both end portions of base tape 72a in the width direction by, for example, adhesive 72f or thermocompression bonding. Bottom tape 72c is attached to the lower surface of base tape 72a by, for example, adhesive 72f or thermocompression bonding, and prevents component 100 accommodated in accommodation section 72d from falling off.

[0037] A central portion of side plate 62 on the first end side (arrow X1 direction) in the first direction of feeder 60 is open in order to facilitate attachment and detachment of reel 70. At least one of the material of carrier tape 72, the width dimension of carrier tape 72, the width dimension of reel 70, and the diameter dimension of reel 70 is different among multiple types of reels 70, and there are multiple types of feeders 60 corresponding to multiple types of reels 70. Feeder 60 includes collection position 63, drive sprocket 64a, and peeling blade 66.

[0038] Collection position 63 is provided on the second end side (arrow Y2 direction) in the second direction of the upper surface of feeder 60, and the component mounter collects component 100 at collection position 63. Drive sprocket 64a is rotatably provided on the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction with respect to collection position 63. The teeth portion of drive sprocket 64a engages with feed hole 72e of carrier tape 72. Drive sprocket 64a is intermittently driven by a drive motor and conveys carrier tape 72 at a constant pitch. Peeling blade 66 can peel off cover tape 72b from base tape 72a immediately before collection position 63 to take out component 100. After passing through collection position 63, carrier tape 72 is cut by a tape cutting device provided in the component mounter.

[0039] An identification code for identifying feeder 60 is attached to each of feeders 60. Feeder 60 is provided with a feeder control section. The feeder control section stores the identification information of feeder 60 and the identification information of reel 70, and controls the component supply operation. When feeder 60 is held by feeder holding section 21, the connectors are fitted to each other, and the feeder control section is communicably connected to setup device 10a.

[0040] Reel attachment mechanism 22 is provided on the first end side (arrow X1 direction) in the first direction of feeder holding section 21. Reel attachment mechanism 22 changes reel 70 from a horizontal posture to a vertical posture and attaches reel 70 to feeder 60 at the work execution position using reel transfer mechanism 40. Reel attachment mechanism 22 includes pair of guide rails 22a and 22a, moving table 22b, attachment material 22c, placement area 22d, and temporary placement area 22e. Reel attachment mechanism 22 may be configured such that a mechanism that changes reel 70 from the horizontal posture to the vertical posture and a mechanism that attaches reel 70 in the vertical posture to feeder 60 are separated.

[0041] Pair of guide rails 22a and 22a extends along the first direction (arrow X direction) at a substantially central position in the second direction (arrow Y direction) of first housing 11, and is disposed in parallel to be separated from each other. Moving table 22b extends along the second direction (arrow Y direction), and is provided to straddle the upper sides of pair of guide rails 22a and 22a. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, moving table 22b moves along pair of guide rails 22a and 22a, and reciprocates between a standby position provided on the first end side (arrow X1 direction) in the first direction and feeder holding section 21 provided on the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction.

[0042] Attachment material 22c is formed in a square bar shape, and is provided to extend upward from moving table 22b. Attachment material 22c faces reel holding shaft 61 of feeder 60 at the work execution position. Specifically, attachment material 22c is provided at a position separated by a predetermined distance from a tip end portion of reel holding shaft 61 toward the first end side (arrow X1 direction) in the first direction. Attachment material 22c swings (arrow SW1 in FIG. 1) between an upright posture illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 and a horizontal posture in which attachment material 22c is tilted toward the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction around swing shaft 22cl provided on moving table 22b side. Collection section 22c2 is provided on an end portion on a side different from an end portion of swing shaft 22c1 side of attachment material 22c. Collection section 22c2 detachably collects reel 70. As collection section 22c2, a claw portion inserted into the center hole of reel 70, a gripping mechanism that grips a peripheral edge of reel 70, a pickup mechanism that picks up reel 70 using negative pressure, or the like can be used.

[0043] Placement area 22d is provided on the first end side (arrow X1 direction) in the first direction in pair of guide rails 22a and 22a. In placement area 22d, reel 70 to be attached is placed in a horizontal posture. Temporary placement area 22e is provided on pair of guide rails 22a and 22a on the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction with respect to placement area 22d. In temporary placement area 22e, when reel attachment mechanism 22 changes the use order of reels 70, reels 70 are temporarily placed in the horizontal posture and the use order of reels 70 is changed. In temporary placement area 22e, an area where multiple reels 70 can be temporarily placed is secured. Moving table 22b and attachment material 22c move above placement area 22d and temporary placement area 22e.

[0044] Reel detachment mechanism 23 is provided on the first end side (arrow X1 direction) in the first direction of feeder holding section 21, and is disposed above reel attachment mechanism 22. Reel detachment mechanism 23 detaches reel 70 from feeder 60 at the work execution position. Reel detachment mechanism 23 includes guide rail 23a, moving table 23b, detachment material 23c, and retrieval box 23d.

[0045] Guide rail 23a is provided in the vicinity of the ceiling of first housing 11, and is formed to extend along the second direction (arrow Y direction). Moving table 23b is formed to extend along the first direction (arrow X direction), and is provided below guide rail 23a. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, moving table 23b moves along guide rail 23a and reciprocates between a standby position provided on the second end side (arrow Y2 direction) in the second direction and feeder holding section 21.

[0046] Detachment material 23c is formed of a thick plate-shaped member longer than moving table 23b, and is provided below moving table 23b to extend along the first direction (arrow X direction). Detachment material 23c swings (arrow SW2 in FIG. 1) between a horizontal posture illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 and a vertical posture in which detachment material 23c is tilted downward around swing shaft 23c1 provided on the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction of moving table 23b. Collection section 23c2 is provided on an end portion on a side different from the end portion on swing shaft 23c1 side of detachment material 23c. Collection section 23c2 detachably collects reel 70. The collecting method of collection section 23c2 may be the same as or different from collection section 22c2 of reel attachment mechanism 22.

[0047] Retrieval box 23d is provided to be positioned below detachment material 23c when moving table 23b is moved to the standby position. Retrieval box 23d retrieves multiple detached reels 70. Retrieval box 23d is formed in a box shape opening upward. Accordingly, retrieval box 23d can retrieve reel 70 that falls off when collection section 23c2 of detachment material 23c releases reel 70.

[0048] Reel supply section 30 includes reel holding section 31 that is detachably provided. Pair of guide plates 12a and 12a extending along the second direction (arrow Y direction) is provided on the first end side (arrow X1 direction) in the first direction and the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction of the upper surface of base 12. Reel holding section 31 is placed between pair of guide plates 12a and 12a of base 12. As illustrated in FIG. 2, surfaces of pair of guide plates 12a and 12a facing each other on the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction are formed in a tapered shape, and a separation distance on the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction is longer than that on the second end side (arrow Y2 direction) in the second direction. This facilitates the work of inserting reel holding section 31 toward base 12 from the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction.

[0049] Reel holding section 31 stacks and holds multiple reels 70 in a horizontal posture. Reel 70 is not limited to an unused reel, and may be a reel in use in which carrier tape 72 has been used halfway. Reel holding section 31 includes circular plate-shaped holding plate 31a provided horizontally, and round rod-shaped holding shaft 31b provided upward from the center of holding plate 31a and penetrating through the center hole of reel 70. Accordingly, reel holding section 31 can hold multiple reels 70 in a state where holding shaft 31b penetrates through the center holes of multiple reels 70 even when reels 70 having at least one of different diameter and different width dimension coexist, and reels 70 can be easily taken out. Identification code 31c is attached to an upper surface of holding plate 31a. Identification code 31c includes information for specifying reel holding section 31.

[0050] For example, the worker procures multiple reels 70 based on work instruction data, and executes a stacking work of stacking multiple reels 70 on reel holding section 31. The work instruction data indicates a work content of the setup work executed by setup device 10a. That is, in the work instruction data, type information of multiple reels 70 required with the progress of the production of board products by the component mounter is associated with type information of multiple feeders 60 applicable to reels 70. A known automated guided vehicle or the like may also be used to convey multiple reels 70.

[0051] Reel transfer mechanism 40 is provided on plate base 12b extending from the bottom portion of base 12 to the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction. Reel transfer mechanism 40 includes support column 41, arm 42, and collection section 43. Support column 41 stands upward in the vertical direction on the second end side (arrow Y2 direction) in the second direction of plate base 12b. Arm 42 is provided to be liftable and lowerable with respect to support column 41. Further, arm 42 is rotatably provided on a horizontal plane around rotation axis 44 close to support column 41.

[0052] Collection section 43 is provided to be extendable and contractible with respect to arm 42. Collection section 43 detachably collects reel 70. The collecting method of collection section 43 may be the same as or different from the collecting method of collection section 22c2 of reel attachment mechanism 22 and collection section 23c2 of reel detachment mechanism 23. Collection section 43 is provided with a code reader. The code reader reads identification code 31c of reel holding section 31. Further, the code reader can read the identification code of uppermost reel 70.

[0053] Reel transfer mechanism 40 functions as a part of reel attachment mechanism 22. Specifically, reel transfer mechanism 40 takes out reel 70 from reel holding section 31 by driving arm 42 and collection section 43. Further, reel transfer mechanism 40 places taken out reel 70 in placement area 22d or temporary placement area 22e in the state of the horizontal posture by driving arm 42 and collection section 43. Reel transfer mechanism 40 sequentially uses multiple reels 70 stacked on reel holding section 31 from the uppermost.

[0054] Feeder supply section 50 includes feeder accommodation section 51 that is detachably provided and feeder conveyance section 52. As illustrated in FIG. 2, storage space 13a in the upper portion of second housing 13 is open on the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction, and can store multiple (for example, two in FIG. 2) feeder accommodation sections 51 arranged along the first direction (arrow X direction). As illustrated in FIG. 1, multiple roller conveyors 13b extending along the first direction (arrow X direction) are provided on a bottom surface defining storage space 13a, so that a storage operation of feeder accommodation section 51 is facilitated.

[0055] Feeder accommodation section 51 is formed in a box shape whose first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction is opened. Multiple slots having the same shape as slot 21b of feeder holding section 21 are formed on the bottom surface of feeder accommodation section 51. Feeder accommodation section 51 can accommodate multiple feeders 60 in a vertical posture arranged along the first direction (arrow X direction). When multiple feeders 60 are accommodated in feeder accommodation section 51 and feeder accommodation section 51 is properly stored in storage space 13a, the connectors of feeder 60 and feeder accommodation section 51 are fitted to each other, and multiple feeder control sections are communicably connected to setup device 10a.

[0056] An identification code for identifying feeder accommodation section 51 is attached to feeder accommodation section 51. For example, the worker procures multiple feeders 60 to be used based on the work instruction data, and executes the accommodation work of accommodating feeders 60 in feeder accommodation section 51. The number of feeder accommodation sections 51 that can be accommodated in storage space 13a may be one or three or more. A known automated guided vehicle or the like can also be used to convey multiple feeders 60.

[0057] Guide rail 13c is provided in a lower portion on the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction of storage space 13a of second housing 13. Guide rail 13c is provided in storage space 13a over substantially the entire first direction (arrow X direction), and is provided to extend to the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction of feeder holding section 21. Guide rail 13c is provided with feeder conveyance section 52. Feeder conveyance section 52 moves along guide rail 13c and reciprocates between feeder accommodation section 51 and feeder holding section 21.

[0058] Feeder conveyance section 52 is formed in a box shape having an opening portion on the second end side (arrow Y2 direction) in the second direction. Feeder conveyance section 52 includes a built-in space that temporarily incorporates feeder 60, and a feeder operation mechanism that conveys feeder 60 into the built-in space through the opening portion and conveys feeder 60 out of the built-in space. Accordingly, feeder conveyance section 52 can convey feeder 60 out of feeder accommodation section 51 and feeder holding section 21, and can convey feeder 60 into feeder accommodation section 51 and feeder holding section 21. An openable and closable safety fence is provided on the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction of reel supply section 30 and feeder supply section 50, and the approach of the worker to reel supply section 30 and feeder supply section 50 is suppressed.

1-2. Control Example of Setup Device 10a

[0059] Setup device 10a causes feeder conveyance section 52 to convey feeder 60 corresponding to uppermost reel 70 of reel holding section 31 (step S1 illustrated in FIG. 6). Feeder conveyance section 52 pulls out and incorporates feeder 60 from feeder accommodation section 51, moves to feeder holding section 21, and inserts incorporated feeder 60 into feeder holding section 21. Accordingly, feeder 60 is held at the work execution position, and the identification code of feeder 60 is read.

[0060] When there is no feeder 60 applicable to uppermost reel 70 of reel holding section 31, reel 70 is placed in temporary placement area 22e by reel transfer mechanism 40. The above-described placement is repeated until applicable feeder 60 is present, and feeder 60 corresponding to uppermost reel 70 of reel holding section 31 is inserted into feeder holding section 21. After the control illustrated in step S1, in setup device 10a, a first-series control illustrated in steps S2 to S5 and a second-series control illustrated in steps S11 to S14 are executed in parallel.

[0061] In the first-series control, setup device 10a confirms the state of reel 70 based on the read identification code of feeder 60 or the read identification code of reel 70, and changes the control according to the state of reel 70 (step S2). Specifically, when feeder 60 is used in the component mounter in advance, there is a possibility that reel 70 in use in which carrier tape 72 has been used halfway is provided in feeder 60. In this case, setup device 10a executes a fastening process of fixing the tip end portion of carrier tape 72 with a tape or the like to suppress slack of carrier tape 72 (step S3). At this time, setup device 10a can wind carrier tape 72 on reel 70 as necessary.

[0062] Next, reel detachment mechanism 23 detaches reel 70 from feeder 60 (step S4). Specifically, moving table 23b moves from the standby position to feeder holding section 21. Then, when detachment material 23c is swung from the horizontal posture to the vertical posture, collection section 23c2 comes into contact with reel 70 and collects reel 70. Then, when detachment material 23c returns from the vertical posture to the horizontal posture, collection section 23c2 pulls out reel 70 from reel holding shaft 61 and holds reel 70 in the horizontal posture. In this case, setup device 10a deletes the identification information of reel 70 from the storage section of the feeder control section of feeder 60. Further, setup device 10a transmits the identification information of feeder 60, from which reel 70 has been detached, to a higher-level management device. In this case, setup device 10a may transmit the identification information of detached reel 70 together with the identification information of feeder 60 to the higher-level management device.

[0063] Next, reel detachment mechanism 23 retrieves reel 70 (step S5). Specifically, first, moving table 23b moves from feeder holding section 21 to the standby position. Then, collection section 23c2 releases reel 70. Thus, released reel 70 falls into retrieval box 23d and is retrieved. When reel 70 is retrieved, the first-series control is in a standby state until the second-series control ends.

[0064] There is a possibility that feeder 60 is provided with used reel 70 in which all of carrier tape 72 has been used (step S2). In this case, in the first-series control, the control illustrated in step S3 is omitted, and the controls illustrated in step S4 and step S5 are executed. There is a possibility that feeder 60 is not provided with reel 70 (step S2). In this case, in the first-series control, the controls illustrated in steps S3 to S5 are omitted.

[0065] In the second-series control, reel transfer mechanism 40 collects uppermost reel 70 of reel holding section 31 using collection section 43, and places reel 70 in placement area 22d (step S11). Then, reel transfer mechanism 40 returns collection section 43 to above reel holding section 31. When there is no applicable feeder 60, reel transfer mechanism 40 places reel 70 in temporary placement area 22e.

[0066] Next, reel attachment mechanism 22 changes the posture of reel 70 in placement area 22d (step S12). Specifically, first, attachment material 22c is changed from the upright posture to the horizontal posture, and collection section 22c2 comes into contact with reel 70 and collects reel 70. Then, attachment material 22c is returned from the horizontal posture to the upright posture, and collection section 22c2 changes reel 70 from the horizontal posture to the vertical posture and holds reel 70. When reel 70 in temporary placement area 22e is used, moving table 22b moves to the second end side (arrow X2 direction) in the first direction by a predetermined distance before attachment material 22c shifts from the upright posture to the horizontal posture. The second-series control is in a standby state until an end condition indicating the completion of the control of step S4 of the first-series is satisfied. This avoids interference between reel attachment mechanism 22 and reel detachment mechanism 23.

[0067] When the end condition described above is satisfied, reel attachment mechanism 22 attaches reel 70 to feeder 60 (step S13). Specifically, in a state where collection section 22c2 holds reel 70 in the vertical posture, moving table 22b moves to feeder holding section 21. Accordingly, reel 70 moves toward reel holding shaft 61 and is attached to reel holding shaft 61. The movement of moving table 22b can be performed simultaneously with the movement of moving table 23b to the standby position.

[0068] When the attachment of reel 70 ends, setup device 10a stores the identification information of reel 70 in the feeder control section of feeder 60 to which reel 70 is attached. Further, setup device 10a transmits the identification information of feeder 60 and the identification information of reel 70 provided in feeder 60 to the higher-level management device in association with each other. Moving table 22b returns to the standby position. Next, setup device 10a feeds carrier tape 72 until feed hole 72e of carrier tape 72 engages with the teeth portion of manual sprocket 64b described later (step S14).

[0069] When the first-series control and the second-series control end, feeder conveyance section 52 pulls out feeder 60 from feeder holding section 21, incorporates feeder 60 therein, moves feeder 60 to feeder accommodation section 51, and inserts incorporated feeder 60 into feeder accommodation section 51 (step S6). Thus, the setup work for one feeder 60 ends. Setup device 10a determines whether the setup work for all feeders 60 has ended (step S7). When the setup work for all feeders 60 has ended (Yes in step S7), the control by setup device 10a temporarily ends. When the setup work for all feeders 60 has not ended (No in step S7), the control by setup device 10a returns to the control illustrated in step S1, and the control described above is repeated until the setup work for all feeders 60 ends.

[0070] When the control by setup device 10a ends, for example, the worker conveys feeder accommodation section 51 accommodating feeder 60 that has been set up to the component mounter, and performs the setup change of feeder 60. In a case where reel 70 is placed in temporary placement area 22e, reel 70 becomes usable when the worker accommodates feeder 60 applicable to reel 70 in feeder accommodation section 51. Further, reel 70 left unused in temporary placement area 22e is returned to reel holding section 31 by reel transfer mechanism 40 and retrieved by the worker. Further, the above-described conveyance work performed by the worker can also be automated using a known automated guided vehicle or the like.

1-3. Configuration Example of Reel Loading Device 80

[0071] When loading reel 70 into feeder 60, it is necessary to perform positioning of tip end portion 72t of carrier tape 72 and peeling blade 66 for peeling cover tape 72b. Therefore, setup device 10a is provided with reel loading device 80. Reel loading device 80 loads reel 70, on which carrier tape 72 is wound, into feeder 60. Further, reel loading device 80 can perform the above-described positioning. As described above, in setup device 10a, loading work of loading reel 70 into feeder 60 is also automated.

[0072] Reel loading device 80 includes positioning mechanism 83. Reel loading device 80 can also include operation mechanism 81. Further, reel loading device 80 may include sensing mechanism 82. Reel loading device 80 can also include conveyance section 84. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, reel loading device 80 of the embodiment includes operation mechanism 81, sensing mechanism 82, positioning mechanism 83, and conveyance section 84. As illustrated in FIG. 10, operation mechanism 81, moving section 82c of sensing mechanism 82, and pressing member drive section 83b of positioning mechanism 83 of the embodiment are provided in non-operation area AR1 in which the worker does not operate feeder 60. FIG. 10 schematically illustrates feeder 60 and reel loading device 80 as viewed from above in the vertical direction. As will be described later, non-operation area AR1 includes an area where no operation is required in the loading work of reel 70 performed by the worker.

[0073] Conveyance section 84 can be provided in various control devices, management devices, or the like. Conveyance section 84 can also be formed on a cloud. As illustrated in FIG. 7, conveyance section 84 of the embodiment is provided in the control device of setup device 10a. Reel loading device 80 of the embodiment executes control according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 11. Operation mechanism 81 performs the processing and determination shown in steps S21 to S24. Sensing mechanism 82 performs the determination illustrated in step S25. Positioning mechanism 83 performs the processing and determination illustrated in steps S26 to S29. Conveyance section 84 performs the processing illustrated in step S30.

1-3-1. Operation Mechanism 81

[0074] As illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, feeder 60 includes drive sprocket 64a, manual sprocket 64b, and operation section 65. As described above, drive sprocket 64a conveys carrier tape 72. Manual sprocket 64b refers to the sprocket provided upstream of drive sprocket 64a in the conveyance direction of carrier tape 72 (corresponding to the first end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction of setup device 10a; the same applies hereinafter). Similarly to drive sprocket 64a, the teeth portion of manual sprocket 64b engages with feed hole 72e of carrier tape 72.

[0075] Operation section 65 is a section where the worker can rotate manual sprocket 64b. When the worker rotates operation section 65, manual sprocket 64b rotates and carrier tape 72 can be conveyed from manual sprocket 64b to drive sprocket 64a. Accordingly, carrier tape 72 is conveyed to peeling blade 66 illustrated in FIG. 14 for peeling cover tape 72b. In order to automate the operation performed by the worker, reel loading device 80 is provided with operation mechanism 81.

[0076] Operation mechanism 81 rotates manual sprocket 64b to convey carrier tape 72 from manual sprocket 64b to drive sprocket 64a instead of the worker. Operation mechanism 81 need only be capable of conveying carrier tape 72 as described above, and may take various configurations. Operation mechanism 81 of the embodiment includes protrusion member 81a, protrusion member drive section 81b, and detection section 81c. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 13, manual sprocket 64b includes polygonal hole portion 64b1. Hole portion 64b1 is formed in, for example, a hexagonal shape.

[0077] In the above embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16, operation mechanism 81 may include protrusion member 81a and protrusion member drive section 81b. Protrusion member 81a is a member capable of being fitted into hole portion 64b1. For example, in a case where hole portion 64b1 is formed in a hexagonal shape, protrusion member 81a may be formed in a hexagonal column shape. Protrusion member drive section 81b rotates manual sprocket 64b by moving protrusion member 81a toward hole portion 64b1 and rotating protrusion member 81a in a state of being fitted into hole portion 64b1.

[0078] Protrusion member drive section 81b need only be capable of moving protrusion member 81a as described above and rotating manual sprocket 64b, and may take various configurations. Protrusion member drive section 81b can move protrusion member 81a by, for example, a cylinder. Further, protrusion member drive section 81b can rotate protrusion member 81a by, for example, an electric motor. Accordingly, carrier tape 72 is conveyed from manual sprocket 64b to peeling blade 66.

[0079] When protrusion member 81a rotates in a state of not being fitted into hole portion 64b1, protrusion member 81a idles and cannot rotate manual sprocket 64b. Therefore, operation mechanism 81 may include detection section 81c. Detection section 81c detects a fitted state in which protrusion member 81a is fitted into hole portion 64b1. Detection section 81c need only be capable of detecting the fitted state, and may take various configurations. As illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16, protrusion member 81a of the embodiment is provided at the tip end of stepped member 92 provided to be capable of relative movement with respect to base portion 91 fixed to shaft 81b1 of protrusion member drive section 81b.

[0080] Stepped member 92 includes first member 92a, second member 92b, and biasing member 92c. First member 92a is a member provided on base portion 91 side. Second member 92b is a member having a larger diameter than first member 92a and is provided on protrusion member 81a side. Biasing member 92c is a member that biases first member 92a, second member 92b, and protrusion member 81a in the direction of hole portion 64b1. For example, first member 92a and second member 92b are made of metal and formed in a cylindrical shape. A spring member can be used as biasing member 92c.

[0081] Detection section 81c is a proximity sensor that moves together with base portion 91, when protrusion member drive section 81b moves protrusion member 81a toward hole portion 64b1 to fit protrusion member 81a into hole portion 64b1 and is capable of detecting second member 92b that is closer in distance than first member 92a. Specifically, protrusion member drive section 81b moves protrusion member 81a toward hole portion 64b1 (step S21 illustrated in FIG. 11). When protrusion member 81a is fitted into hole portion 64b1, detection section 81c detects the fitted state by facing first member 92a and not detecting second member 92b. When the fitted state is detected by detection section 81c (Yes in step S22), protrusion member drive section 81b rotates protrusion member 81 a to rotate manual sprocket 64b (step S23).

[0082] When protrusion member 81a is not fitted into hole portion 64b1, biasing member 92c is contracted by the amount that protrusion member 81a cannot enter hole portion 64b1, and protrusion member 81a undergoes relative movement with respect to base portion 91. Accordingly, detection section 81c can detect the non-fitted state in which protrusion member 81a is not fitted into hole portion 64b1 by facing second member 92b and detecting second member 92b. When the non-fitted state is detected by detection section 81c (No in step S22), protrusion member drive section 81b rotates protrusion member 81a until the fitted state is detected by detection section 81c to change the rotation position (angle) of protrusion member 81a (step S24).

[0083] As described above, when protrusion member 81a is fitted into hole portion 64b1, detection section 81c detects the fitted state by facing first member 92a and not detecting second member 92b. Further, when protrusion member 81a is not fitted into hole portion 64b1, detection section 81c detects the not-fitted state by facing second member 92b due to relative movement and detecting second member 92b. Accordingly, protrusion member drive section 81b can reliably rotate manual sprocket 64b in a state where protrusion member 81a is fitted into hole portion 64b1.

1-3-2. Sensing Mechanism 82

[0084] Sensing mechanism 82 senses a pre-arrival state immediately before tip end portion 72t of carrier tape 72 reaches blade tip portion 66a of peeling blade 66. Sensing mechanism 82 need only be capable of sensing the pre-arrival state, and may take various configurations.

[0085] As illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, for example, sensing mechanism 82 includes imaging device 82a, sensing section 82b, and moving section 82c. Imaging device 82a need only be capable of imaging carrier tape 72, and a known imaging device can be used. Imaging device 82a can image carrier tape 72 from above in the vertical direction. Sensing section 82b performs image processing on image data of carrier tape 72 acquired by imaging device 82a to recognize a positional relationship between tip end portion 72t of carrier tape 72 and blade tip portion 66a of peeling blade 66 and senses the pre-arrival state based on the recognized positional relationship. Moving section 82c moves imaging device 82a to above carrier tape 72 when imaging carrier tape 72.

[0086] As illustrated in FIG. 14, for example, tape guide 67 to which peeling blade 66 is attached includes window portion 67a capable of recognizing feed hole 72e of carrier tape 72 at a predetermined position upstream of peeling blade 66 in the conveyance direction of carrier tape 72. In this case, when feed hole 72e of carrier tape 72 is recognized in window portion 67a, sensing section 82b can recognize the positional relationship in which tip end portion 72t of carrier tape 72 reaches blade tip portion 66a of peeling blade 66 and sense the pre-arrival state. When feed hole 72e of carrier tape 72 is not recognized in window portion 67a, sensing section 82b can sense the non-pre-arrival state that is not in the positional relationship described above.

[0087] Sensing mechanism 82 may include a light projector capable of projecting light to carrier tape 72 at a predetermined position upstream of peeling blade 66 in the conveyance direction of carrier tape 72, and a light receiver that receives reflected light projected from the light projector and reflected by carrier tape 72. In this case, sensing mechanism 82 can determine the presence or absence of carrier tape 72 based on the intensity of the reflected light received by the light receiver. Therefore, when the intensity of the reflected light received by the light receiver is equal to or higher than a predetermined level, sensing section 82b can also recognize the positional relationship in which tip end portion 72t of carrier tape 72 reaches blade tip portion 66a of peeling blade 66 and sense the pre-arrival state.

1-3-3. Positioning Mechanism 83 and Conveyance Section 84

[0088] When loading reel 70 into feeder 60, positioning mechanism 83 positions peeling blade 66 such that blade tip portion 66a of peeling blade 66 enters tip end portion 72t of carrier tape 72 before tip end portion 72t of carrier tape 72 reaches peeling blade 66 for peeling cover tape 72b. Positioning mechanism 83 need only be capable of positioning peeling blade 66 as described above, and may take various configurations. For example, positioning mechanism 83 of the embodiment includes pressing member 83a, pressing member drive section 83b, adjustment section 83c, and confirmation section 83d.

[0089] As illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18, for example, positioning mechanism 83 includes pressing member 83a and pressing member drive section 83b. Pressing member 83a is a member capable of pressing predetermined portion 67b of tape guide 67 to which peeling blade 66 is attached. Pressing member drive section 83b moves pressing member 83a to predetermined portion 67b of tape guide 67 and presses predetermined portion 67b. For example, pressing member 83a is rotatably provided around fulcrum 83a1.

[0090] The first end side of pressing member 83a is connected to pressing member drive section 83b. Pressing member drive section 83b moves the first end side of pressing member 83a upward in the vertical direction by, for example, a cylinder. Accordingly, pressing member 83a rotates around fulcrum 83a1. The second end side of pressing member 83a is formed in an L-shape, and the tip end portion can press predetermined portion 67b. Accordingly, the positioning of peeling blade 66 in the vertical direction is performed.

[0091] When the pre-arrival state is sensed by sensing mechanism 82 (Yes in step S25 illustrated in FIG. 11), positioning mechanism 83 presses predetermined portion 67b of tape guide 67 to perform positioning of peeling blade 66 (step S26). When the pre-arrival state is not sensed by sensing mechanism 82 (No in step S25), manual sprocket 64b is rotated by operation mechanism 81 until the pre-arrival state is sensed.

[0092] Positioning mechanism 83 may include adjustment section 83c. Adjustment section 83c adjusts a pressure amount when pressing member 83a presses predetermined portion 67b (step S27). Adjustment section 83c need only be capable of adjusting the pressure amount, and may take various configurations. As illustrated in FIGS. 19 and 20, for example, adjustment section 83c is rotatably provided by pressing member drive section 83b.

[0093] Adjustment section 83c is formed in an elliptical shape when viewed in the direction of the rotation axis, and an amount of descent of pressing member 83a can be adjusted by the rotation position (angle). Pressing member 83a includes protruding portion 83a2 that protrudes downward. Protruding portion 83a2 descends by the amount of descent adjusted by adjustment section 83c, so that predetermined portion 67b of tape guide 67 can be pressed.

[0094] Positioning mechanism 83 may include confirmation section 83d. Confirmation section 83d confirms a peeled state in which cover tape 72b is peeled off by peeling blade 66 (step S28). Confirmation section 83d need only be capable of confirming the peeled state (the state in which cover tape 72b is appropriately peeled off), and may take various configurations. As illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, for example, confirmation section 83d can confirm the peeled state using imaging device 82a. Specifically, confirmation section 83d uses imaging device 82a to image an area through which peeled cover tape 72b passes. Then, confirmation section 83d can perform image processing on image data of the area acquired by imaging device 82a and confirm the peeled state.

[0095] When the peeled state is confirmed by confirmation section 83d (Yes in step S28), pressing member drive section 83b stops pressing of predetermined portion 67b by pressing member 83a (step S29). In addition, conveyance section 84 causes feeder 60 to convey carrier tape 72 until component 100 reaches collection position 63 where component 100 is collected (step S30). Specifically, conveyance section 84 rotates drive sprocket 64a to convey carrier tape 72.

[0096] For example, conveyance section 84 can use imaging device 82a described above to image collection position 63. Then, conveyance section 84 can perform image processing on image data of collection position 63 acquired by imaging device 82a and confirm the arrival of component 100. Conveyance section 84 can also confirm the arrival of component 100 using a height sensor provided at collection position 63. When the peeled state is not confirmed by confirmation section 83d (No in step S28), the pressing of predetermined portion 67b is continued until the peeled state is confirmed, and the rotation of manual sprocket 64b is continued.

1-3-4. Arrangement Example of Reel Loading Device 80

[0097] As illustrated in FIG. 2, in the embodiment, feeder 60 is provided inside first housing 11. Therefore, when loading reel 70 into feeder 60, the worker cannot normally operate feeder 60. However, for example, when a failure or the like occurs in the loading work, setup device 10a may supply only the drive power to drive feeder 60, stop the drive power for other mechanisms, implement safety measures for the worker, and then allow the worker to perform the work.

[0098] In this case, operation mechanism 81 may be provided in non-operation area AR1 where the worker does not operate feeder 60. Similarly, moving section 82c of sensing mechanism 82 may be provided in non-operation area AR1. Pressing member drive section 83b of positioning mechanism 83 may be provided in non-operation area AR1. In either case, reel loading device 80 can be arranged in an area that does not affect the work of the worker.

[0099] Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 3, reel 70 is attached to reel holding shaft 61. Therefore, as illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 10, the side of feeder 60 from which reel holding shaft 61 protrudes corresponds to operation area AR2 in which the worker may operate feeder 60. As illustrated in FIG. 10, non-operation area AR1 can be set in an area on the side opposite to the side where reel holding shaft 61 protrudes. Non-operation area AR1 includes, for example, an area where no operation is required in the loading work of reel 70 performed by the worker.

[0100] The above description of non-operation area AR1 is particularly advantageous when feeder 60 is not covered by the housing and is exposed. For example, it is assumed that feeder 60 illustrated in FIG. 8 is provided on a workbench, and the worker loads reel 70 into feeder 60. The matters described in the present description can be selectively adopted or omitted, and can be combined. For example, in feeder 60 that does not include manual sprocket 64b and operation section 65, operation mechanism 81 may be omitted.

2. Example of Effects of Embodiment

[0101] With reel loading device 80, peeling blade 66 can be positioned such that blade tip portion 66a of peeling blade 66 enters tip end portion 72t of carrier tape 72 before tip end portion 72t of carrier tape 72 reaches peeling blade 66 for peeling cover tape 72b.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST

[0102] 64b: manual sprocket, 64b1: hole portion, 65: operation section, [0103] 66: peeling blade, 66a: blade tip portion, 67: tape guide, 67a: window portion, [0104] 67b: predetermined portion, 70: reel, 72: carrier tape, [0105] 72a: base tape, 72b: cover tape, 72d: accommodation section, [0106] 72e: feed hole, 72t: tip end portion, 80: reel loading device, [0107] 81: operation mechanism, 81a: protrusion member, 81b: protrusion member drive section, [0108] 81b1: shaft, 81c: detection section, 82: sensing mechanism, [0109] 82a: imaging device, 82b: sensing section, 82c: moving section, [0110] 83: positioning mechanism, 83a: pressing member, 83b: pressing member drive section, [0111] 83c: adjustment section, 83d: confirmation section, 84: conveyance section, 91: base portion, [0112] 92: stepped member, 92a: first member, 92b: second member, [0113] 92c: biasing member, 100: component, AR1: non-operation area.