JP5955384B2 - Top tape loading device and tape automatic setting device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a top tape loading device for loading a top tape of a component packaging tape into a tape feeder, and a tape automatic setting device including the top tape loading device.

  The component mounter is used as an apparatus for producing electronic circuit products by mounting electronic components on a circuit board. In this component mounting machine, a component packaging tape wound around a tape reel is set on a tape feeder, and an electronic component is supplied to a component suction position in the component mounting machine. The component wrapping tape is configured by adhering a top tape to a carrier tape that accommodates electronic components at regular intervals. Therefore, the tape feeder peels the top tape from the carrier tape of the set component packaging tape so that the component mounting machine can suck the electronic component at the component suction position.

  Further, the component mounting machine collects the top tape by sending the top tape peeled off from the carrier tape by the tape feeder through a predetermined transfer path. Therefore, the following procedure is required to set the component packaging tape on the tape feeder. First, the component packaging tape is pulled out from the tape reel and is held by the first tape holding unit disposed at a position corresponding to the component suction position of the component mounting machine. Next, the top tape peeled off at the first tape holding part is drawn along the transfer path, and is held by the second tape holding part arranged at the top tape discharging position in the tape feeder.

  As described above, since the setting of the component wrapping tape requires labor, it is required to reduce the time required for setting the component wrapping tape from the viewpoint of work efficiency. Thus, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 describe an apparatus for automating the setting of a component packaging tape on such a tape feeder. The device of Patent Document 1 is configured to transfer the top tape peeled off from the carrier tape to the discharge unit by the tape mounting arm. Moreover, the apparatus of patent document 2 becomes a structure which attracts | sucks the terminal part of a top tape with a suction pump, and adheres to a take-up reel with a heating roller.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 05-175686 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-079991

  Here, when the top tape is routed by the predetermined transfer path from the first tape holding part to the second tape holding part of the tape feeder, the component packaging tape is peeled off while the top tape is peeled off at the first tape holding part. It is necessary to send out in synchronization with the routing of the. Therefore, the mechanism and control for drawing the top tape may be complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a top tape loading device and an automatic tape setting device for automatically setting a top tape on a tape feeder.

  The top tape loading device according to claim 1 is a top tape loading device for loading a top tape into a tape feeder, and the tape feeder peels off the top tape from a carrier tape at a first tape holding portion. The top tape is sent out from the first tape holding unit to the second tape holding unit through a predetermined transfer path, and the top tape loading device forms a temporary tape into a shape following the transfer path of the top tape. A path forming device for holding, a connecting device for connecting the temporary tape held by the path forming device to the top tape peeled off from the carrier tape in the first tape holding portion, and connected to the top tape. A transfer device for transferring the temporary tape from the path forming device to the tape feeder. .

  According to such a configuration, when the component packaging tape is set in the tape feeder, after the component packaging tape is pulled out from the tape reel and held in the first tape holding portion, the top tape is routed along the transfer path. The top tape can be similar to the state held by the second tape holding portion. That is, the top tape loading device loads the top tape by connecting and extending the temporary tape formed in a shape following the transfer path to the top tape and transferring the temporary tape to the tape feeder. As a result, the top tape can be automatically set on the tape feeder so that the tape feeder can send the top tape to the second tape holding section through a predetermined transfer path.

  The top tape loading device according to claim 2, wherein the path forming device corresponds to the other from a position corresponding to one of the first tape holding portion and the second tape holding portion of the tape feeder in the path forming device. A transfer unit that transfers the end of the temporary tape to a position, and a first extruding unit that extrudes a part of the temporary tape stretched by the transfer of the transfer unit and shapes it into a shape following the transfer path, Have.

  According to such a configuration, the temporary tape can be formed into a shape that follows the transfer path, corresponding to various transfer paths. In order to form the temporary tape into a shape that follows the transfer path, it is also possible to draw the temporary tape along the transfer path. However, the configuration and control of each mechanism can be simplified by dividing the functions into the transfer unit and the first extruding unit as in the above configuration.

  4. The top tape loading device according to claim 3, wherein the path forming device is stretched by transfer of the transfer unit such that the temporary tape has a facing surface facing the top tape at a portion where the temporary tape is connected to the top tape. A second extruding portion for extruding a part of the temporary tape thus formed to form the opposing surface on the temporary tape;

  According to such a configuration, when the top tape and the temporary tape are connected by the connecting device, in addition to positioning the temporary tape at a position corresponding to the first tape holding portion in the path forming device, the both tapes are opposed to each other. be able to. Thereby, since both tapes can be easily connected also by the various connection methods by a connection apparatus, both tapes can be connected more reliably.

  5. The top tape loading device according to claim 4, wherein the transfer unit is configured to transfer an end portion of the temporary tape by rotating in a state where the end portion of the temporary tape is held, and the first extruding unit and the second extruding unit The extruding unit is respectively supported so as to contact with the transfer unit and rotate as the transfer unit rotates, and the transfer unit accompanying the transfer when the transfer unit transfers the end of the temporary tape. In conjunction with the rotation, a part of the temporary tape stretched by the transfer of the transfer section is pushed out.

  According to such a structure, a 1st extrusion part and a 2nd extrusion part can rotate with rotation of a transfer part, and can respectively extrude a part of temporary tape. Therefore, the first extrusion unit and the second extrusion unit can be rotated using the power of the transfer unit. In addition, since the first extruding unit and the second extruding unit operate in conjunction with the rotation of the transfer unit, the path forming device follows the transfer path of the top tape without performing control that is separately synchronized with the transfer of the transfer unit. A temporary tape can be formed into a different shape.

  The top tape loading device according to claim 5, wherein the transfer device is a rotation direction when the temporary tape is pushed out of at least one of the first extrusion portion and the second extrusion portion of the path forming device. The temporary tape held by the path forming device is transferred to the tape feeder by rotating in the opposite directions.

  According to such a structure, a transfer apparatus reversely rotates at least one of a 1st extrusion part and a 2nd extrusion part, and transfers a temporary tape. As described above, the path forming device rotates the first extruding part and the second extruding part to form and hold a temporary tape in a shape that follows the transfer path of the top tape. Therefore, by rotating at least one of the first extruding part and the second extruding part in the reverse direction, the guide is provided in the second tape holding part of the tape feeder or when the tape feeder has a guide part for guiding and supporting the top tape. The temporary tape can be transferred to the part so as to be retracted.

  The top tape loading device according to claim 6, wherein the tape feeder sends out the top tape through the transfer path that passes through a guide unit disposed between the first tape holding unit and the second tape holding unit, The first extruding portion has a plurality of pins that are supported so as to be expanded and connected by an elastic member, and the plurality of pins that are maintained at initial intervals by the elastic member when extruding a part of the temporary tape. The temporary tape is held by a pin, and the transfer device has a tension applying unit capable of applying tension to the temporary tape held by the path forming device, and the temporary tape is transferred from the path forming device to the tape feeder. The tension applying portion applies tension to the temporary tape held by the plurality of pins, thereby resisting the elastic force of the elastic member. The emission is passed through both sides of the guide portion while expanded, it transfers the temporary tape to the guide portion.

  According to such a configuration, the transfer device passes the both sides of the guide portion of the tape feeder while expanding the plurality of pins, and transfers the temporary tape held by the plurality of pins to the guide portion. Accordingly, the plurality of pins can be retracted so as to deliver the temporary tape from the first extruding part to the guide part. Therefore, the transfer device can suitably transfer the holding of the temporary tape from the path forming device to the guide portion of the tape feeder.

  The top tape loading device according to claim 7, wherein the connecting device connects the top tape and the temporary tape by heat treatment.

  According to such a configuration, the connecting device can easily connect the temporary tape to the top tape without requiring an adhesive member or the like. In addition, when the temporary tape is connected to the peeled surface of the top tape peeled off from the carrier tape, the adhesive remains on the peeled surface of the top tape in order to adhere to the carrier tape, and this adhesive is heated. Can be softened and function as an adhesive again.

  The top tape loading apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the temporary tape is formed of the same shape and the same material as the top tape.

  According to such a configuration, the temporary tape is formed in the same shape as the width and thickness of the top tape. The temporary tape is formed of resin when the top tape is formed of resin. Here, in the state where the temporary tape is transferred and held on the tape feeder by the top tape loading device, the top tape is extended and substantially set on the tape feeder, but is peeled off from the carrier tape. It is necessary to be able to reliably feed the formed top tape to the second tape holding portion. Therefore, by making the temporary tape the same shape and the same material as the top tape, the connected top tape can be reliably guided by the temporary tape and sent to the second tape holding portion.

  The tape automatic set device according to claim 9, wherein the carrier tape to which the top tape is bonded is pulled out from a tape reel and conveyed from the tape reel housing portion to the first tape holding portion in the tape feeder. Connecting the temporary tape formed in a shape following the transfer path to the top tape peeled off from the carrier tape transported by the tape transport device and the first tape holding unit, and holding the device A top tape loading device for transferring a temporary tape to the tape feeder.

  According to such a configuration, the carrier tape is transported from the tape reel housing portion to the first tape holding portion by the tape transport device, and the temporary tape is transferred to the tape feeder by the top tape loading device, and the top tape is loaded. be able to. That is, the component packaging tape can be automatically set on the tape feeder.

It is a top view which shows the outline of the tape automatic setting apparatus in embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the outline of the tape feeder in which a component packaging tape is set. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the 1st tape holding | maintenance part in FIG. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the 2nd tape holding | maintenance part in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the outline of a component packaging tape. It is a figure which shows the state by which the component packaging tape was set to the tape feeder. It is a perspective view which shows the outline of the feeder holding stand in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the outline of the 1st tape conveying apparatus in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the outline of the 2nd tape conveying apparatus in FIG. 1, a 1st open | release apparatus, and a 2nd open | release apparatus. It is a top view which shows the outline of the top tape loading apparatus in FIG. It is a top view which shows the positional relationship of a top tape loading apparatus and a tape feeder. It is a 1st figure explaining operation | movement of the path | route shaping apparatus in FIG. It is a 2nd figure explaining operation | movement of the path | route shaping apparatus in FIG. It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st tape conveyance apparatus and the 2nd tape conveyance apparatus approached the feeder holding stand in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the component packaging tape was hold | maintained at the 1st tape holding part of the tape feeder. It is a figure which shows the state which the 2nd opening | release apparatus and the top tape loading apparatus approached the feeder holding stand in FIG. FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating a part of the tape feeder and the top tape loading device in FIG. 16. It is a 1st figure explaining the operation | movement which transfers a temporary tape to a tape feeder. It is a 2nd figure explaining the operation | movement which transfers a temporary tape to a tape feeder, and is an enlarged view which shows the state holding the temporary tape with several pins. It is the 3rd figure explaining the operation | movement which transfers a temporary tape to a tape feeder, and is an enlarged view which shows the state by which the temporary tape was transferred to the guide roller of a top tape feed guide.

<Embodiment>
The configuration of the automatic tape setting apparatus according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The automatic tape setting apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 is an apparatus that automatically sets the component packaging tape 2 shown in FIG. 5 on the tape feeder 90 shown in FIG. More specifically, the automatic tape setting device 1 pulls out the component packaging tape 2 from the tape reel 3 and sets it on the pitch feeding mechanism 93 of the tape feeder 90, and also applies the top tape 22 peeled off from the carrier tape 21 to a predetermined level. It is intended to be routed and set in the top tape delivery mechanism 97.

  In the following description, the horizontal direction perpendicular to the tape transport direction is defined as the X direction (with reference to the tape transport direction in which the component packaging tape 2 is pulled out from the tape reel 3 when the component packaging tape 2 is set on the tape feeder 90. The horizontal direction parallel to the tape transport direction is the Y direction (up and down direction in FIG. 1), and the vertical direction perpendicular to the X direction and the Y direction is the Z direction (front and back direction in FIG. 1). .

(Configuration of tape feeder)
Here, the tape feeder 90 which is a target for setting the component packaging tape 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the tape feeder 90 has a reel accommodating portion 92 that can accommodate the tape reel 3 around which the component packaging tape 2 is wound, on the rear end side (right side in FIG. 2) of the feeder main body 91. doing. The tape feeder 90 has a pitch feeding mechanism section 93 that pitch-feeds the component packaging tape 2 pulled out from the tape reel 3 on the upper part of the front end side (left side in FIG. 2) of the feeder main body 91. Further, a tape feed guide 94 that forms a tape path for guiding the component packaging tape 2 to be pitch-fed is provided between the reel accommodating portion 92 and the pitch feed mechanism portion 93 on the upper surface portion of the feeder main body 91. .

  The pitch feed mechanism 93 includes a sprocket 93a and a motor 93b that rotationally drives the sprocket 93a. Further, the pitch feed mechanism portion 93 is provided with a first tape holding portion 95 that holds the component packaging tape 2 so that the component packaging tape 2 to be pitch-fed is not detached from the pitch feed mechanism portion 93.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first tape holding portion 95 is provided with a rotation fulcrum 95a at the front end so that the rear end can move in the radial direction of the sprocket 93a. The first tape holding portion 95 is provided with a lever 95b protruding from the rear end side and a coil spring (not shown) that contracts to pull the rear end portion of the first tape holding portion 95 downward. It has been. With such a configuration, the first tape holding unit 95 holds the component packaging tape 2 with the sprocket 93a in a normal state, and releases the tape holding in a state where the lever 95b is lifted. .

  Further, the upper surface portion 95 c of the first tape holding portion 95 covers the component packaging tape 2, and the front end side is opened as a component suction position P. The tape feeder 90 holds the component packaging tape 2 by the first tape holding portion 95, and uses the top tape peeling portion 95d that is the rear end side edge portion of the opening in the upper surface portion 95c of the first tape holding portion 95 as a fulcrum. By pulling the tape 22 to the rear end side of the tape feeder 90, the top tape 22 is peeled off from the carrier tape 21.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a communication connector 96 a and two positioning pins 96 b are provided on the front end surface of the feeder main body 91. The communication connector 96a is connected to the communication jack 15 (see FIG. 7) of the feeder holding base 10, enables communication between the feeder control unit of the control board (not shown) and the control device 100, and supplies power to each part of the tape feeder 90. It also functions as a power supply pin to which power is supplied. The two positioning pins 96b are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction, and are used to determine a holding position with respect to the feeder holding base 10 and the component mounting machine (not shown).

  Further, a top tape feeding mechanism 97 that feeds the top tape 22 peeled off by the top tape peeling portion 95d in a direction opposite to the pitch feeding direction of the component packaging tape 2 is provided at the lower center of the feeder main body 91. . The top tape feed mechanism 97 includes a gear 97a and a motor 97b that rotationally drives the gear 97a. Further, the top tape delivery mechanism 97 is provided with a second tape holding part 98 that holds the top tape 22 so that the delivered top tape 22 does not come off the top tape delivery mechanism 97.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the second tape holding portion 98 has a gear 98a that can mesh with the gear 97a of the top tape delivery mechanism portion 97, and a rotation fulcrum 98b that allows the gear 98a to move in the radial direction of the gear 97a. The arm 98c is provided, a lever 98d protruding downward from the arm 98c, and a coil spring 98e that contracts the arm 98c toward the gear 97a. With such a configuration, the second tape holding unit 98 holds the top tape 22 by engaging the gear 98a with the gear 97a of the top tape feeding mechanism unit 97 in a normal state, and holds the lever 98d with the elastic force of the coil spring 98e. The tape holding is released in a state where it is moved against the above.

  Between the top tape peeling portion 95d and the top tape feeding mechanism portion 97 of the feeder main body 91, a top tape feeding guide 99 for guiding the top tape 22 peeled off by the top tape peeling portion 95d to the top tape feeding mechanism portion 97. Is provided. The top tape feed guide 99 is a guide portion constituted by a pair of guide rollers 99a and 99b, and is provided so as to be positioned above the component packaging tape 2 that is pitch-fed on the tape feed guide 94. . One guide roller 99 a disposed on the front end side of the tape feeder 90 is provided as a roller that applies tension to the top tape 22 in order to prevent the top tape 22 from sagging.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the component packaging tape 2 includes a carrier tape 21 in which the components 4 are stored at a predetermined pitch, and a top tape 22 that is bonded to the upper surface of the carrier tape 21 and covers the component 4. The Component packaging tape feed holes 23 are perforated at a constant pitch at the edge of the component packaging tape 2 on one side in the width direction. Thereby, the component packaging tape 2 is pitch-fed while the teeth of the sprocket 93a are sequentially fitted into the component packaging tape feed holes 23 by the rotation of the sprocket 93a of the pitch-feeding mechanism 93. In addition, the component packaging tape 2 is adjusted so that the tip 22 a of the top tape 22 protrudes from the tip of the carrier tape 21 when set on the tape feeder 90.

  When supplying the parts, the parts packaging tape 2 is pulled out from the tape reel 3 and held by the first tape holding part 95, and the top tape 22 is peeled off from the carrier tape 21 by the top tape peeling part 95d. As shown in FIG. 6, the peeled top tape 22 is routed from the first tape holding unit 95 to the second tape holding unit 98 through a transfer path via a pair of guide rollers 99a and 99b. Then, the tape feeder 90 drives the motor 93b of the pitch feed mechanism section 93 and the motor 97b of the top tape feed mechanism section 97 in synchronization to pitch the carrier tape 21 and transfer the top tape 22 to a predetermined transfer. It is designed to send out by route.

(Configuration of automatic tape setting device)
As shown in FIG. 1, the automatic tape setting device 1 includes a feeder holding base 10 that holds a tape feeder 90, first and second tape transport devices 30 and 40 that transport a component packaging tape 2, and a tape feeder 90. The first and second opening devices 50 and 60 for releasing the holding of the tape by the first and second tape holding portions 95 and 98 (see FIG. 2) and the temporary tape 77 are transferred to the tape feeder 90 and the top tape. 22 and a control device 100 that controls the operation of each device.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the feeder holding base 10 is arranged at the center of the base 5 so that the tape transport direction of the held tape feeder 90 is parallel to the Y direction. As shown in FIG. 7, the feeder holding base 10 includes a base 11 that holds the tape feeder 90. The pedestal 11 is provided with a placement portion 12 on which the bottom surface of the feeder main body 91 is placed, and an abutting portion 13 with which the front end surface of the feeder main body 91 abuts. A pair of support guides 14 are provided on the mounting portion 12 so as to sandwich both lower side surfaces of the feeder main body 91. Positioning in which the communication connector 96a of the tape feeder 90 is connected to the contact portion 13 so that communication is possible and power can be supplied, and the two positioning pins 96b of the tape feeder 90 are inserted and positioned. A hole 16 is provided.

  The first and second tape transport devices 30 and 40 are disposed on both sides in the X direction on the base 5 diagonally across the tape feeder 90 held by the feeder holding base 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 8, the first tape transport device 30 includes a guide 31 for guiding the component packaging tape 2 to be transported, two drive rollers 32 arranged in the transport direction, and each of the drive rollers 32. There are provided two driven rollers 33 arranged so as to be in contact with each other from below, and two gear motors 34 for rotationally driving each driving roller 32.

  The guides 31 are arranged in pairs above and below the front end drive roller 32, between the two drive rollers 32, and at the end of the end drive roller 32, respectively. The drive rollers 32 are arranged side by side at a predetermined interval in the Y direction. Each driven roller 33 is biased toward the corresponding drive roller 32 by a spring (not shown), and is kept in contact with the drive roller 32.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 9, the second tape transport device 40 includes a guide 41 for guiding the component broadcast tape 2 to be transported, two drive rollers 42 disposed in the transport direction, and each drive roller 42. And two gear motors 43 that are rotationally driven. The guide 41 is disposed in front of the driving roller 42 on the start end side, between the two driving rollers 42, and on the tip of the driving roller 42 on the end side. The drive rollers 42 are arranged side by side at a predetermined interval in the Y direction.

  The first and second tape transport devices 30 and 40 are mounted and fixed on the pedestals 35 and 44 via support plates (not shown), respectively. The pedestal 35 of the first tape transport device 30 is slidably disposed in the X direction on a pair of rails 36 provided on the base 5 so as to extend in the X direction at a predetermined interval. . Further, the pedestal 35 is connected to a cylinder rod 37 a of the air cylinder 37. The air cylinder 37 is disposed between the pair of rails 36 on the base 5 and is connected to an air supply source (not shown).

  The base 44, the rail 45, the air cylinder 46, and the cylinder rod 46a of the second tape transport device 40 correspond to the base 35, the rail 36, the air cylinder 37, and the cylinder rod 37a of the first tape transport device 30, respectively. The detailed description will be omitted. With such a configuration, the first and second tape transport devices 30 and 40 can approach or retreat so as to sandwich the tape feeder 90 held on the feeder holding base 10 from the X direction.

  Further, when the tape feeder 90 is held on the feeder holding base 10 and the first and second tape transport devices 30 and 40 approach the tape feeder 90, the component packaging tape 2 to be transported is the first tape transport device 30. Guided through the gap between the pair of guides 31, and further guided through the gap between the guide 41 of the second tape transport device 40 and the tape feed guide 94 of the tape feeder 90.

  The first and second opening devices 50 and 60 are arranged on the base 5 on the left side (left side in FIG. 1) of the tape feeder 90 held on the feeder holding base 10 in the tape transport direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 9, the first opening device 50 includes a first lift lever 51 that can move the lever 95b of the first tape holding portion 95 in the Z direction, and the tip of the first lift lever 51 is a tape feeder. A support base 52 supported so as to protrude toward the 90 side, and an air cylinder fixed on a base 44 of the second tape transport device 40 via a support plate (not shown) so that the support base 52 can be moved in the Z direction. 53.

  The second opening device 60 is supported so that the lever 98d of the second tape holding part 98 can move in the Y direction, and the tip of the second lift lever 61 protrudes toward the tape feeder 90 side. A support base 62 and an air cylinder 63 that enables the support base 62 to move in the Y direction are provided. The air cylinder 63 is placed and fixed on the pedestal 64 via a support plate (not shown).

  The pedestal 64 of the second opening device 60 is slidably disposed in the X direction on a pair of rails 65 provided on the base 5 so as to extend in the X direction at a predetermined interval. Furthermore, the base 64 is connected to a cylinder rod 66a of the air cylinder 66 for moving the base. The pedestal moving air cylinder 66 is disposed between a pair of rails 65 on the base 5 and is connected to an air supply source (not shown).

  The top tape loading device 70 is a base on the side (the right side in FIG. 1 and the back side of the tape feeder 90 shown in FIG. 2) where the top tape feeding mechanism 97 of the tape feeder 90 held on the feeder holding base 10 is exposed. 5 is arranged. As shown in FIG. 10, the top tape loading device 70 includes a path forming device 71, a connecting device 72, and a transfer control device 73.

  The path forming device 71 is configured to form and hold the temporary tape 77 in a shape that follows the transfer path of the top tape 22. Here, the “temporary tape” is an extension tape in which a handling portion of the top tape 22 is formed in advance. In the present embodiment, the temporary tape 77 is formed of the same shape and the same material as the top tape 22, wound around the temporary tape reel 78, and held by the path forming device 71. Details will be described later.

  The “transfer path” of the top tape 22 corresponds to the movement trajectory of the top tape 22 when the tape feeder 90 sends the top tape 22 from the first tape holding unit 95 to the second tape holding unit 98. It is. More specifically, the portion highlighted by the thick broken line in FIG. 11 is the transfer path of the top tape 22 in the tape feeder 90. The path forming device 71 forms the temporary tape 77 in a shape (thick solid line portion in FIG. 11) following the transfer path of the top tape 22, that is, a shape substantially along the transfer path.

  The connecting device 72 connects the temporary tape 77 held by the path forming device 71 to the top tape 22 peeled from the carrier tape 21 in the first tape holding portion 95 of the tape feeder 90. The connecting device 72 is fixed to the body plate 81 of the path forming device 71. Further, in the present embodiment, the connecting device 72 connects the top tape 22 and the temporary tape 77 by heat treatment by a heating member 72a extending obliquely upward (upper right direction in FIG. 10).

  The transfer control device 73 is a transfer device that transfers the temporary tape 77 connected to the top tape 22 from the path forming device 71 to the tape feeder 90. As shown in FIG. 1, the transfer control device 73 includes a tension applying unit 73a. In the present embodiment, the transfer control device 73 controls the operation of the path forming device 71 and communicates with the control device 100 to communicate with the second opening device. The temporary tape 77 is transferred by controlling the operation of 60. Details of the control will be described later.

  In the top tape loading device 70 having such a configuration, the path forming device 71 is mounted and fixed to the pedestal 74 via a support plate (not shown). As shown in FIG. 1, the base 74 of the top tape loading device 70 slides in the X direction on a pair of rails 75 provided on the base 5 so as to extend in the X direction at a predetermined interval. Arranged to be possible. Further, the pedestal 74 is connected to the cylinder rod 76 a of the air cylinder 76. The air cylinder 76 is disposed between a pair of rails 75 on the base 5 and is connected to an air supply source (not shown).

  The control device 100 includes a tape transport control unit 101 that controls the operations of the first tape transport device 30 and the second tape transport device 40, and a tape holding release control that controls the operations of the first release device 50 and the second release device 60. And a top tape loading control unit 103 that controls the operation of the top tape loading device 70.

(Detailed configuration of top tape loading device 70)
As shown in FIG. 10, the path forming device 71 of the top tape loading device 70 includes a main body plate 81, a transfer unit 82, a first extrusion unit 83, and a second extrusion unit 84. The main body plate 81 is a plate member having a rectangular shape as a whole. Arc-shaped guide holes 811, 812, and 813 are formed concentrically on the main body plate 81. Also, on the front surface of the main body plate 81, an outer support pin mechanism portion 814 that supports the temporary tape 77 from the outside and a pair of temporary tape support rollers that guide and support the temporary tape 77 drawn from the temporary tape reel 78. 815 is arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 19, a support plate 814b is provided on the outer support pin mechanism 814 of the main body plate 81 so as to be rotatable on the main body plate 81 by a rotation fulcrum 814a. A pin 814c for supporting the temporary tape 77 is attached to the tip of the support plate 814b so as to protrude in the X direction.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the transfer portion 82 is disposed on the back side of the main body plate 81 and is rotatably supported at the center of the arc of the guide hole 811 by a rotation fulcrum 821. A gripping claw 822 that is supported by the edge portion of the guide hole 811 located on the outer peripheral side of the main body plate 81 and can grip the temporary tape 77 on the front side of the main body plate 81 is disposed at the distal end portion of the transfer portion 82. .

  Arms 823 and 824 extending in the circumferential direction of the transfer unit 82 are fixed between the rotation fulcrum 821 of the transfer unit 82 and the gripping claws 822. The tip of the arm 823 located below the transfer part 82 (the lower side in FIG. 10) is supported by the edge of the guide hole 812 located in the middle of the main body plate 81 and protrudes to the front side of the main body plate 81. The two contact rollers 825 are rotatably supported. Further, the front end portion of the arm 824 located on the upper side (the upper side in FIG. 10) of the transfer portion 82 is supported by the edge portion of the guide hole 813 located on the inner peripheral side of the main body plate 81. A contact roller 826 protruding to the side is rotatably supported.

  With such a configuration, when the transfer unit 82 is rotated by a drive motor (not shown), the end of the temporary tape 77 gripped by the gripping claws 822 can be transported along the guide hole 811. Then, when the transfer unit 82 rotates from the initial angle to a predetermined transfer completion angle, as shown in FIG. 11, the temporary transfer position reaches the third position P3 via the first position P1 and the second position P2 in the path forming device 71. The end of the tape 77 is transferred. Here, the first position P1 corresponds to the second tape holding section 98, the second position P2 corresponds to the top tape feed guide 99, and the third position P3 corresponds to the first tape holding section 95.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the first extruding portion 83 is disposed on the front side of the main body plate 81 and is rotatably supported by a rotation fulcrum 831. The first pushing portion 83 is urged clockwise around a rotation fulcrum 831 by an elastic member (not shown), and is kept in contact with the contact roller 826 of the transfer portion 82 in the initial state. On the front surface of the first push-out portion 83, an inner support pin mechanism portion 832 that supports the temporary tape 77 in contact with the inner side and two guide pins 833 are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 19, two support plates 832b and 832c are provided on the inner support pin mechanism portion 832 of the first push portion 83 so as to be rotatable on the first push portion 83 by a rotation fulcrum 832a. Pins 832d and 832e for supporting the temporary tape 77 are attached to the tip portions of the support plates 832b and 832c so as to protrude in the X direction, and can rotate around the rotation fulcrum 832a.

  The pins 832d and 832e are connected to the tension spring 832f via the support plates 832b and 832c, and are maintained at an initial interval by the elastic force of the tension spring 832f. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the distance between the pins 832d and 832e at an angle at which the support plates 832b and 832c are shifted from each other by about 90 degrees is set as the initial interval.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the second extruding portion 84 is disposed on the front side of the main body plate 81 and is rotatably supported by a rotation fulcrum 841. The second extruding portion 84 is urged clockwise around a rotation fulcrum 841 by an elastic member (not shown), and in an initial state, has a predetermined phase without contacting the contact rollers 825 and 826 of the transfer portion 82. The state is maintained. Two guide pins 842 that support and support the temporary tape 77 from the inside are arranged on the front surface of the second extrusion portion 84.

  The first extruding portion 83 and the second extruding portion 84 having such a structure are formed into curved surfaces with contact rollers 825 and 826, respectively, when the transfer portion 82 rotates when transferring the end portion of the temporary tape 77. The back part contacts and rotates counterclockwise. Then, the inner support pin mechanism portion 832 and each guide pin 833 of the first pushing portion 83 and each guide pin 842 of the second pushing portion 84 move to the outer peripheral side of the main body plate 81.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 11, the first extruding part 83 and the second extruding part 84 are provided with a part of the temporary tape 77 stretched by the transfer of the transfer part 82 in conjunction with the rotation of the transfer part 82. It is configured to extrude. As a result, the first extruding part 83 forms the temporary tape 77 into a shape that follows the transfer path of the top tape 22. Further, the second extruding portion 84 forms a facing surface 77 a that faces the tip portion 22 a of the top tape 22 at a portion where the temporary tape 77 is connected to the top tape 22.

(Operation of top tape loading device)
The operation of the top tape loading device 70 of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the initial state of the top tape loading device 70 (the rotation angle of the transfer unit 82 is 0 degree), the gripping claws 822 of the transfer unit 82 protrude from the pair of temporary tape support rollers 815 as shown in FIG. The end portion of the temporary tape 77 is held, and the first and second extruding portions 83 and 84 are also maintained at the initial angles.

  Next, when the transfer unit 82 is driven to rotate, the temporary tape 77 is sequentially pulled out from the temporary tape reel 78, and the end of the temporary tape 77 starts from the pair of temporary tape support rollers 815, the first position P1 and the first position. It is transferred via the second position P2. When the transfer unit 82 rotates 140 degrees, the contact rollers 825 and 826 of the transfer unit 82 are brought into contact with and interlocked with the first extruding unit 83 and the second extruding unit 84, as shown in FIG. As a result, the outer support pin mechanism portion 814 and the guide pin 833 of the first extruding portion 83 gradually push out the temporary tape 77. The second extruding portion 84 is interlocked by the contact roller 826, but is not in contact with the temporary tape 77 at this stage.

  Further, when the transfer portion 82 is driven to rotate and rotates 165 degrees from the initial state, the end portion of the temporary tape 77 is moved to the third position P3 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the temporary tape 77 is pulled out to a position corresponding to the first tape holding portion 95 of the tape feeder 90 by the transfer portion 82. A part of the temporary tape 77 stretched by the transfer is further pushed out by the first extruding portion 83, and the temporary tape 77 is formed into a shape that follows the transfer path of the top tape 22.

  More specifically, the temporary tape 77 is curved into an S-shape as shown in FIG. 19 by the outer support pin mechanism portion 814 of the main body plate 81 and the inner support pin mechanism portion 832 of the first extrusion portion 83. Molded. At this time, in the inner support pin mechanism portion 832, the pins 832 d and 832 e are maintained at an initial interval by the tension spring 832 f.

In the state where the transfer portion 82 is rotated 165 degrees from the initial state, as shown in FIG. 13, a part of the temporary tape 77 stretched by the transfer is pushed out by the guide pin 842 of the second pushing portion 84, and the temporary tape 77 is The U-shape is formed so as to face the top tape 22 when it is connected to the top tape 22 later.
As described above, the top tape loading device 70 rotates the transfer unit 82 to interlock the first extruding unit 83 and the second extruding unit 84 to form and hold the temporary tape 77 in a predetermined shape. ing.

(Operation of automatic tape setting device)
Next, the operation of the automatic tape setting apparatus 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the initial state of the automatic tape setting device 1, as shown in FIG. 1, any of the first and second tape transport devices 30 and 40, the second and second opening devices 50 and 60, and the top tape loading device 70. Is also separated from the feeder holding base 10 by a predetermined distance in the X direction. Further, the top tape loading device 70 pre-forms and holds the temporary tape 77 in a shape following the transfer path of the top tape 22 by the above-described operation. However, the temporary tape 77 may be formed by the top tape loading device 70 until the top tape 22 is loaded. For example, the temporary tape 77 may be formed in parallel with the transportation of the component packaging tape 2 described later.

  In the above state, the operator sets the tape feeder 90 on the feeder holding base 10. Specifically, the bottom surface of the feeder main body 91 is placed between the pair of support guides 14 on the mounting portion 12 and sandwiched, and the positioning pins 96b and the communication connector 96a of the feeder main body 91 are positioned in the positioning holes of the contact portion 13. 16 and the communication jack 15 respectively. Then, the tape reel 3 is attached to the reel accommodating portion 92, and a feeder set completion button provided in the control device 100 of the automatic tape setting device 1 is pressed.

  Then, the tape conveyance control part 101 moves the 1st tape conveyance apparatus 30 and the 2nd tape conveyance apparatus 40 to the X direction which approaches the feeder holding stand 10, respectively. As shown in FIG. 14, in the first tape transport device 30 and the second tape transport device 40, the X-direction positions of the guides 31 and 41 are equal to the X-direction position of the tape feed guide 94 of the tape feeder 90. Are positioned as follows.

  Further, the first opening device 50 also moves with the movement of the second tape transport device 40, and the first lift lever 51 of the first opening device 50 is operated on the lever 95 b side of the first tape holding portion 95 of the tape feeder 90. Plugged into. Then, the tape holding / opening control unit 102 raises the support base 52 of the first opening device 50 in the Z direction, and lifts the lever 95 b of the first tape holding unit 95 by the first lift lever 51. Thereby, since the 1st tape holding | maintenance part 95 rotates upwards centering on the rotation fulcrum 95a, the holding | maintenance state with the pitch feed mechanism part 93 is open | released.

  Here, the operator pulls out the component packaging tape 2 from the tape reel 3 accommodated in the reel accommodating portion 92, and the front end portion (the front end portion 22 a of the top tape 22) of the component packaging tape 2 is attached to the first tape transport device 30. Insert into the end of the guide 31. Then, the leading end 22 a of the top tape 22 is detected by a sensor (not shown), and a detection signal is sent to the tape conveyance control unit 101. When the tape conveyance control unit 101 receives the detection signal from the sensor, it drives each of the gear motors 34 and 43 and the motor 93b. As a result, the component packaging tape 2 is fed out by the drive rollers 32 and 42, guided by the guides 31 and 41 and the tape feed guide 94, and passes through the gap between the first tape holding portion 95 and the pitch feed mechanism portion 93. It is transported to the position.

  Thus, when the component packaging tape 2 is conveyed to the first tape holding unit 95, the tape conveyance control unit 101 stops driving the gear motors 34 and 43 and the motor 93b. Further, the tape holding / opening control unit 102 lowers the support base 52 and the first lift lever 51 of the first opening device 50. Thereby, since the 1st tape holding | maintenance part 95 rotates below centering on the rotation fulcrum 95a, it will be in the state which hold | maintains the component packaging tape 2 between the pitch feed mechanism parts 93. FIG. Then, the tape transport control unit 101 drives the motor 93b to rotate the sprocket 93a, so that the component packaging tape 2 protrudes from the first tape holding unit 95 by a predetermined amount as shown in FIG. 2 is transported.

  Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the tape conveyance control unit 101 moves the first tape conveyance device 30 and the second tape conveyance device 40 in the X direction so as to be separated from the feeder holding base 10. Further, the tape holding / opening control unit 102 moves the second opening device 60 in the X direction to approach the feeder holding base 10. Accordingly, the second lift lever of the second opening device 60 is inserted into the operating side of the lever 98d of the second tape holding portion 98 of the tape feeder 90.

  Then, the tape holding / releasing control unit 102 moves the support base 62 of the second opening device 60 in the Y direction, and the second lift lever 61 moves the arm 98c of the second tape holding unit 98 to the rear end side of the feeder main body 91. To rotate around the rotation fulcrum 98b. As a result, the gear 98a of the second tape holding unit 98 is separated from the gear 97a of the top tape delivery mechanism 97, so that the holding state with the top tape delivery mechanism 97 is released.

  Thus, in the state where the second tape holding unit 98 is opened, the top tape loading control unit 103 moves the top tape loading device 70 in the X direction so as to approach the feeder holding base 10. At this time, the top tape loading device 70 is in a state in which the temporary tape 77 is pre-shaped and held in a shape following the transfer path of the top tape 22 as described above. As shown in FIG. 16, the top tape loading device 70 is positioned so that the X-direction position of the temporary tape 77 to be held is equal to the X-direction position of the component packaging tape 2 held by the tape feeder 90.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17, the end portion of the temporary tape 77 is positioned below the top tape 22 protruding from the first tape holding portion 95, and the opposing surface 77 a of the temporary tape 77 is positioned on the front end portion 22 a of the top tape 22. Are in a state of facing each other. The portion of the temporary tape 77 located between the two guide pins 833 of the first pushing portion 83 is between the gear 97a of the spaced apart top tape feeding mechanism portion 97 and the gear 98a of the second tape holding portion 98. Positioned to pass. Further, portions of the temporary tape 77 that are curved in an S shape by the outer support pin mechanism portion 814 and the inner support pin mechanism portion 832 are two parts of the top tape feed guide 99 in the tape feeder 90 as shown in FIG. It is positioned so as to pass between the guide rollers 99a and 99b.

  Then, the top tape loading control unit 103 causes the coupling device 72 to perform heat treatment while sandwiching the top tape 22 and the temporary tape 77 facing each other between the heating member 72a and a tape press (not shown). If it does so, the adhesive agent which remained on the peeling surface of the top tape 22 peeled from the carrier tape 21 will be softened by heat processing, and will function as an adhesive agent again. As a result, the temporary tape 77 is connected to the top tape 22. Then, the top tape loading control unit 103 controls the holding claw 822 of the transfer unit 82 to release the holding of the temporary tape 77.

  Thereafter, the transfer control device 73 controls the operations of the route forming device 71 and the second opening device 60 to transfer the temporary tape 77 held by the route forming device 71 to the tape feeder 90. Specifically, the transfer control device 73 first rotates the transfer unit 82 of the path forming device 71 further counterclockwise. If it does so, the contact roller 826 of the transfer part 82 will remove | deviate from the back surface part of the 2nd extrusion part 84, and the 2nd extrusion part 84 will be rotated clockwise by an elastic member, and will return to an initial state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18, the temporary tape 77 is supported by the pin 814 c of the outer support pin mechanism portion 814 from the first tape holding portion 95 together with the connected top tape 22. Subsequently, the tension applying unit 73a of the transfer control device 73 rotates the temporary tape reel 78 in the reverse direction (rotates clockwise). Thereby, the temporary tape 77 which slackened when the 2nd extrusion part 84 returns to an initial position is wound up.

  Further, when the tension applying portion 73a rotates the temporary tape reel 78, the pitch feeding mechanism portion 93 of the tape feeder 90 is stopped, so that the tension of the temporary tape 77 increases. Then, as shown in FIG. 20, the two pins 832d and 832e expand against the elastic force of the tension spring 832f of the inner support pin mechanism portion 832 and pass through both sides of the guide roller 99b of the tape feeder 90. It will be.

  In this manner, the temporary tape 77 held by the two pins 832d and 832e is transferred to the guide roller 99b. Similarly, the pin 814c of the outer support pin mechanism 814 moves to the tip side of the tape feeder 90, and the temporary tape 77 held by the pin 814c is transferred to the guide roller 99a of the tape feeder 90.

  Finally, the transfer control device 73 sends a control signal to the tape holding / release control unit 102 so that the second opening device 60 is held. As a result, the tape holding / opening control unit 102 moves the support base 62 of the second opening device 60 in the Y direction so that the arm 98c of the second tape holding unit 98 is centered around the rotation fulcrum 98b on the front end side of the feeder main body 91. Rotate to As a result, the temporary tape 77 is held between the gear 98a of the second tape holding unit 98 and the gear 97a of the top tape delivery mechanism 97.

  Then, the top tape loading device 70 cuts the temporary tape 77 between the second tape holding unit 98 and the temporary tape reel 78 by a tape cutting machine (not shown). Thereafter, the top tape loading control unit 103 moves the top tape loading device 70 in the X direction away from the feeder holding base 10. In this manner, the temporary tape 77 is transferred to the tape feeder 90 as shown in FIG. At this time, the temporary tape 77 intersects with the component packaging tape 2 in the middle of conveyance, but is locked to a notch 91 a provided in the feeder main body 91 so as to straddle the component packaging tape 2, and the component packaging tape 2. Interference with is prevented.

  Further, the tape conveyance control unit 101 drives the motor 93b to rotate the sprocket 93a, thereby positioning the component 4 stored in the carrier tape 21, that is, positioning the component 4 at the component suction position P. Thus, the automatic setting of the component packaging tape 2 with respect to the tape feeder 90 is completed.

(Effects of the configuration of the embodiment)
According to the tape automatic setting device 1 described above, the carrier tape 21 is transported from the housing portion of the tape reel 3 to the first tape holding portion 95 by the first tape transport device 30 and the second tape transport device 40, and further the top tape loading device. 70, the temporary tape 77 can be transferred to the tape feeder 90 and the top tape 22 can be loaded. That is, the component packaging tape 2 can be automatically set on the tape feeder 90. Therefore, the time required for setting the component packaging tape 2 can be shortened, and the operation cost can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the above-described top tape loading device 70, when the component packaging tape 2 is set on the tape feeder 90, the top tape 22 is not drawn around the transfer path, and the top tape 22 is moved to the second tape holding unit 98. It can be made to be the same as the state kept in. As a result, the top tape 22 can be automatically set on the tape feeder 90 so that the tape feeder 90 can send the top tape 22 to the second tape holding unit 98 through a predetermined transfer path.

  Here, when the top tape is drawn along the transfer path after the parts packaging tape is pulled out from the tape reel and held in the first tape holding part as in the conventional case, the top of the length of the path is used. Tape is required. That is, the carrier tape is also pulled out from the tape reel by the same length and fed out from the first tape holding portion. If it does so, the components accommodated in the delivered carrier tape will be discarded, and will be wasted.

  On the other hand, the top tape loading device 70 of the present embodiment is configured as described above, so that the temporary tape 77 formed in a shape following the transfer path is connected to the top tape 22 and extended. The top tape 22 is loaded by transferring the temporary tape 77 to the tape feeder 90. Therefore, since it is not necessary to pull out the carrier tape 21 to load the top tape 22, the top tape 22 can be set in the tape feeder 90 without wasting the component 4.

  The top tape loading device 70 is formed by holding the temporary tape 77 in a shape that follows the transfer path of the top tape 22 in advance. Therefore, it is possible to form the temporary tape 77 in parallel with other operations. That is, for example, when the component packaging tape 2 is automatically conveyed as in the present embodiment, the time required for setting the component packaging tape 2 is further reduced by forming the temporary tape 77 during the conveyance. , Can reduce the work cost.

  In the top tape loading device 70, the temporary tape 77 is formed in a shape following the transfer path of the top tape 22 by the transfer unit 82 and the first extruding unit 83. Thus, by dividing the functions into the transfer unit 82 and the first extruding unit 83, the configuration and control of each mechanism can be simplified, so that various transfer paths can be supported.

  In the top tape loading device 70, the opposing surface 77 a is formed on the temporary tape 77 by the second extruding portion 84. Thereby, in connecting the top tape 22 and the temporary tape 77 by the connecting device 72, in addition to positioning the temporary tape 77 at the third position P3 corresponding to the first tape holding portion 95 in the path forming device 71, The temporary tape 77 can be opposed to the top tape 22. Therefore, the temporary tape 77 can be easily connected by various connecting methods using the connecting device 72.

  The first extruding unit 83 and the second extruding unit 84 of the path forming device 71 are interlocked with the rotation of the transfer unit 82. Thereby, the 1st extrusion part 83 and the 2nd extrusion part 84 can rotate with the rotation of the transfer part 82, and can respectively extrude a part of temporary tape 77. FIG. Therefore, the first extrusion unit 83 and the second extrusion unit 84 can be rotated using the power of the transfer unit 82. In addition, the path forming device 71 can form the temporary tape 77 in a shape that follows the transfer path of the top tape 22 without performing control that is synchronized with the transfer of the transfer unit 82.

  The transfer control device 73 performs the transfer of the temporary tape 77 by rotating the second pushing portion 84 in the reverse direction. As described above, the path forming device 71 rotates the first extruding part 83 and the second extruding part 84 to form and hold the temporary tape 77 in a shape that follows the transfer path of the top tape 22. Yes. Therefore, by reversing the second push-out portion 84, the temporary tape 77 can be retracted to the second tape holding portion 98 of the tape feeder 90.

  The transfer control device 73 causes the plurality of pins 832d and 832e to spread while passing both sides of the guide roller 99b of the tape feeder 90, and the temporary tape 77 held by the plurality of pins 832d and 832e is applied to the guide roller 99b. It was supposed to be transferred. Accordingly, the plurality of pins 832d and 832e can be retracted so as to deliver the temporary tape 77 from the first pushing portion 83 to the guide roller 99b. Therefore, the transfer control device 73 can preferably transfer the holding of the temporary tape 77 from the path forming device 71 to the guide roller 99b of the tape feeder 90.

  The connecting device 72 connects the top tape 22 and the temporary tape 77 by heat treatment. Thereby, the connecting device 72 can easily connect the temporary tape 77 to the top tape 22 without requiring an adhesive member or the like. Further, by connecting the temporary tape 77 to the peeled surface of the top tape 22 peeled from the carrier tape 21, the adhesive remaining on the peeled surface of the top tape 22 can be reused and bonded.

  In the present embodiment, the temporary tape 77 is formed of the same shape and the same material as the top tape 22. Here, in a state where the temporary tape 77 is transferred and held on the tape feeder 90 by the top tape loading device 70, the top tape 22 is extended to substantially the tape feeder 90 as shown in FIG. The set state. Then, it is necessary that the top tape 22 peeled off from the carrier tape 21 thereafter can be reliably delivered to the second tape holding part 98. Therefore, by making the temporary tape 77 the same shape and the same material as the top tape 22, the connected top tape 22 can be reliably guided by the temporary tape 77 and sent out to the second tape holding portion 98.

<Modification of Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the first extruding unit 83 and the second extruding unit 84 of the path forming device 71 are interlocked with the rotation of the transfer unit 82. On the other hand, the first extruding unit 83 and the second extruding unit 84 may be driven by a drive source independent of the transfer unit 82 to push out the temporary tape stretched by the transfer of the transfer unit 82. .

  Further, the path forming device 71 is configured to form the temporary tape 77 in a shape that follows the transfer path of the top tape 22 by the transfer unit 82, the first extruding unit 83, and the second extruding unit 84. On the other hand, the path forming device 71 forms the temporary tape 77 into a predetermined shape by gripping the end of the temporary tape 77 and drawing it so as to be hooked on a pin arranged at a predetermined position. Also good.

  Furthermore, the path forming device 71 of the top tape loading device 70 has been described by exemplifying the case where the tape feeder 90 having the top tape feeding guide 99 is targeted. On the other hand, when the tape feeder 90 does not have the top tape feed guide 99, the path forming device 71 similarly follows the transfer path of the top tape 22 even if the first pushing portion 83 is omitted. A temporary tape 77 can be formed. As described above, the path forming device 71 may be configured by appropriately changing the configuration depending on the presence / absence and quantity of the guide unit in the tape feeder 90.

The connecting device 72 is configured to connect the temporary tape 77 to the top tape 22 by heat treatment. However, for example, the connecting device 72 may be connected using a connecting tape, a needle, an adhesive, or the like.
In addition, the temporary tape 77 is formed of the same shape and the same material as the top tape 22 in the present embodiment, but has the same flexibility as the top tape 22 and may have almost the same shape. Various tapes can be employed.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the top tape loading device 70 constitutes the automatic tape setting device 1. The top tape loading device 70 transfers the temporary tape 77 and loads the top tape 22 for the tape feeder 90 (see FIG. 15) in a state where the component packaging tape 2 is held by the first tape holding portion 95. To do. That is, even if it is performed manually until the first tape holding unit 95 holds the component packaging tape 2, the first and second tape transport devices 30 and 40 and the first opening device 50 are not applied. Good.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1: Tape automatic setting apparatus, 2: Parts packaging tape, 3: Tape reel 21: Carrier tape, 22: Top tape 30: 1st tape conveyance apparatus, 40: 2nd tape conveyance apparatus 70: Top tape loading apparatus 71: Path | route Molding device 72: Connecting device 73: Transfer control device (transfer device) 73a: Tension applying unit 77: Temporary tape 78: Temporary tape reel 82: Transfer unit 83: First extruding unit 84: Second Extrusion part 832d, 832e: Pin, 832f: Extension spring (elastic member)
90: Tape feeder 92: Reel accommodating portion 95: First tape holding portion 98: Second tape holding portion 99: Top tape feed guide (guide portion)

Claims (9)

A top tape loading device for loading a top tape into a tape feeder,
The tape feeder peels off the top tape from the carrier tape in the first tape holding unit, and sends the peeled top tape from the first tape holding unit to the second tape holding unit through a predetermined transfer path,
The top tape loading device is
A path molding device that molds and holds a temporary tape in a shape following the transfer path of the top tape;
A connecting device for connecting the temporary tape held by the path forming device to the top tape peeled from the carrier tape in the first tape holding portion;
A transfer device for transferring the temporary tape connected to the top tape from the path forming device to the tape feeder;
A top tape loading device comprising: In claim 1,
The path forming device includes:
A transfer section for transferring the end of the temporary tape from a position corresponding to one of the first tape holding section and the second tape holding section of the tape feeder in the path forming device to a position corresponding to the other;
A first extruding unit that extrudes a part of the temporary tape stretched by the transfer of the transfer unit and shapes it into a shape following the transfer path;
A top tape loading device. In claim 2,
The path forming apparatus pushes out a part of the temporary tape stretched by the transfer of the transfer unit so that the temporary tape has a facing surface facing the top tape at a portion where the temporary tape is connected to the top tape. A top tape loading device having a second extruding part for forming the facing surface on the temporary tape. In claim 3,
The transfer unit transfers the end of the temporary tape by rotating while holding the end of the temporary tape,
The first extruding part and the second extruding part are
Each is supported to rotate with the rotation of the transfer unit in contact with each of the transfer unit,
When the transfer unit transfers the end of the temporary tape, top tape loading that pushes out part of the temporary tape stretched by the transfer of the transfer unit in conjunction with the rotation of the transfer unit accompanying the transfer apparatus. In claim 4,
The transfer device rotates at least one of the first extruding part and the second extruding part of the path forming apparatus in a direction opposite to a rotation direction when the temporary tape is extruded, to thereby form the path forming A top tape loading device for transferring the temporary tape held by the device to the tape feeder. In any one of Claims 2-5,
The tape feeder sends out the top tape through the transfer path that passes through a guide unit disposed between the first tape holding unit and the second tape holding unit,
The first extruding part is
It has a plurality of pins supported by an elastic member so as to be expandable,
When extruding a part of the temporary tape, the temporary tape is held by the plurality of pins maintained at an initial interval by the elastic member,
The transfer device includes:
A tension applying unit capable of applying tension to the temporary tape held by the path forming device;
When the temporary tape is transferred from the path forming device to the tape feeder, the tension applying unit applies tension to the temporary tape held by the plurality of pins, thereby increasing the elastic force of the elastic member. A top tape loading device for transferring the temporary tape to the guide portion by causing both sides of the guide portion to pass through while expanding the plurality of pins against this. In any one of Claims 1-6,
The connecting device is a top tape loading device that connects the top tape and the temporary tape by heat treatment. In any one of Claims 1-7,
The temporary tape is a top tape loading device formed of the same shape and the same material as the top tape. A tape transport device that pulls out the carrier tape to which the top tape is bonded from a tape reel, and transports the carrier tape from a storage portion of the tape reel to the first tape holding portion in the tape feeder;
The temporary tape for connecting and holding the temporary tape formed in a shape following the transfer path from the carrier tape conveyed by the tape conveying device to the top tape peeled off at the first tape holding portion. The top tape loading device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which is transferred to the tape feeder;
A tape automatic setting device.

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