Abstract: A cup attaching apparatus includes: a cup attaching system for moving a cup to a lens placed at a predetermined position, and attaching the cup onto the lens; a detecting system, provided with a measurement optical system having a measurement light source, a measurement index plate and an photoelectric detector, for detecting a position of an optical center of the lens; a display system for displaying a positional offset of the lens relative to a predetermined reference position based on a result of detection by the detecting system; a data-input system for inputting data on a target lens shape or a traced outline and a layout of the lens; a memory for storing data on shapes of plural types of cups; and a selecting system for selecting a cup, which will not interfere with an abrasive wheel during processing of the lens, based on inputted data and stored data on the shapes of the cups.

Abstract: A component feeder including a rotary mechanism 31 which is mounted on a turning mechanism 17 for turning the suction nozzle 3 and causes the suction nozzle 3 to rotate around its axis line A, a detector 7 for detecting an amount of displacement the component 2 in rotating direction around the axis line A of the suction nozzle 3, and a controller 32 which controls the suction nozzle 3 such as to rotate at a necessary angle around its axis line A before picking up the component 2 in accordance with displacement of the component 2 in rotating direction around the axis line A.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressing tool (1) with pressing levers (2) which are connected to one another by a connecting link plate (7, 8) such that they can be rotated in a tong-like manner and each of which each provides an upper, free mouth end (14, 16), there being provided a monitoring device (13) which only allows an open position of the pressing levers (2) which is suitable for the release of a blank (42) to be achieved if a full pressing action, with a minimum closing position of the pressing levers (2) being achieved in the process, has been carried out beforehand, a mechanical, electronic or electrical sensor (15) being disposed on one of the pressing levers (2) for the purpose of checking the relative positioning of the pressing levers (2) in relation to one another. In order to achieve an improvement, it is proposed that the sensor (15) be disposed in the upper, free mouth end (14) of the one pressing lever (2).

Abstract: Apparatus and method precisely preload bearings onto shafts. A swivel plate swivels up to 360° and locks a rotary shaft axially with a motor shaft. A shim and bearing adjacent the shim preload onto shaft shoulder by lock nut secured to the threaded shaft. The lock nut forces the bearing inner race to expand outwardly, preloading the bearing. A force sensor measures torque on the bearing outer race. Measured torque is monitored within a predetermined range to establish the precisely loaded bearing. The method slides a shim onto support shaft shoulder. A bearing is slid onto tapered surface, and lock nut tightened onto the threaded shaft. The lock nut expands the bearing inner race, reducing the distance between the inner and outer races and preloading the bearing. The outer race at a predetermined, constant speed has torque monitored to a predetermined range to provide a precisely preloaded bearing.

Abstract: A six-axis alignment and installation tool having a multi-component base unit and a plurality of multi-component interchangeable units. Some of the degrees of freedom are provided by the components of the base unit, and the remaining degrees of freedom are provided by the components of each interchangeable units. The alignment and installation tool has two modes of transportation: levitation by air bearings, and rolling by removable casters.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for accurately registering electronic chip bonding pads with substrate leads. Images are developed of different portions of the interface between the electronic chip and the substrate by reflecting collimated, parallel light from the bottom of the chip through transparent areas of the substrate. Image analysis of the composite, superimposed images from spaced positions containing the bonding pads and the leads provide a corrective positioning after which the electronic chip and substrate are brought into contact.

Abstract: A handling apparatus for handling cables includes first and second members connected together for relative movement between an open position in which a cable may be inserted between the members, and a closed position in which the cable is securely held between the members with a part of the cable projecting outwardly of the members, to enable the first and second members to be held whilst work operations are carried out on the projecting part, the apparatus further including an elongate indicating device received by the first member for axial sliding movement relative to the first member, the indicating device having an indicator and a plurality of markings arranged at predetermined positions axially of the indicating device, the indicating means being slidable so as to bring the markings severally into registry with a reference part of the first member whereby the indicator is positionable relative to the first member at predetermined positions relative to the projecting part of the cable when the first and

Abstract: A depaneling system having multiple router stations. A feeder station in the dual routing station receives a panel from a feeder station. The feeder station then selectively delivers the panel to one of the router stations. The router station then severs all of the connections between the panel and the PC boards. The multiple router stations can also share a common router that is used by each station to sever the connections. In order to use a common router the router station have a movable receiving base which moves along a first axis. The router then moves along the second axis. The router and receiving base are then moved along the first and second axises independently to sever the connections.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and medium is provided for increasing the efficiency with which wafers are transferred among different processing chambers in a wafer processing facility. A multi-slot cooling chamber allows multiple wafers to be cooled while other wafers are subjected to processing steps in other chambers. Each wafer in the processing sequence is assigned a priority level depending on its processing stage, and this priority level is used to sequence the movement of wafers between chambers. A look-ahead feature prevents low-priority wafer transfers from occurring if such transfers would occur just prior to the scheduling of a high-priority wafer transfer.

Abstract: A method of determining contact positions of a robot relative to a workpiece in a workspace of the robot. The method utilizes the contact positions to determine a location of the workpiece in the robot workspace. The method also monitors an integral operating parameter within the robot, such as motor torque, to determine the contact positions of the robot relative to the workpiece and to locate the workpiece.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable (12) is installed within an enclosure (14) a duct by pushing the cable into the duct via a motorized pushing mechanism (38). As the optical fiber cable enters the enclosure, the image of interior of the enclosure is focused by a lens (22) onto a first end of the optical cable for transmission to the opposite end in which is optical registration with a television camera (24). The television camera captures the image of the enclosure interior for display on a monitor (26) to enable installation personnel to observe any possible narrowing of the enclosure that could impede fiber installation. Upon detecting such a restriction or obstruction narrowing the enclosure, the installation personnel actuate a pair of fingers (28a, 28b) carried by a casing (18) circumscribing the forward end of the optical fiber cable to push outwardly against the interior of the enclosure to reduce the narrowing and facilitate installation of the cable in the enclosure.

Abstract: A valve adjusting and injector preload tool is provided for an internal combustion engine having a valve opening member with a male threaded member operatively and adjustably contacting the valve. The tool includes a first member engagable with the threaded member for rotating the threaded member towards or away from the valve. There is a knob for rotating the first member in a first rotational direction so the male threaded member moves towards the valve and for rotating the first member in a second rotational direction so the male threaded member moves away from the valve. There is a clutch for stopping movement of the first member, as the male threaded member moves towards the valve, when the male threaded member operatively contacts the valve and takes up play between the valve opening member and the valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a flipchip onto a work piece comprises a pick-up station for presentation of the flipchip, a transport mechanism, at least one pick-up tool arranged on the transport mechanism for pick-up and transport of the flipchip from the pick-up station to the work piece and a position acquisitioning device arranged on the transport mechanism for determining the position of the picked up flipchip. The position acquisitioning device comprises a slide and a single line camera secured to the slide, a guide element for guiding the slide, a drive mechanism for driving the slide and a measuring device for determining the position of the slide.

Abstract: A method of mounting a plurality of electric components on a circuit substrate and thereby producing an electric circuit, including the steps of taking, immediately before each of the electric components is mounted on the circuit substrate, a first image of a first portion of the circuit substrate on which the each electric component is to be mounted and a second portion of the circuit substrate that is adjacent to the first portion, mounting the each electric component on the circuit substrate, taking, immediately after the each electric component is mounted on the circuit substrate, a second image of the mounted electric component and the second portion adjacent to the mounted electric component, and inspecting, by comparing the first and second images with each other, a state in which the each electric component is mounted on the circuit substrate.

Abstract: Methods for assembling, handling, and fabricating are disclosed in which targets are used on objects. The targets can be specifically applied to the object, or can be an otherwise normal feature of the object. Conveniently, the targets are removable from the object or covered by another object during an assembling process. One or more robots and imaging devices for the targets are used. The robots can be used to handle or assemble a part, or a fixture may be used in conjunction with the robots. Conveniently, the CAD design system is used in designing the targets as well as for the assembly process using the targets. A plurality of targets can also be used to monitor and inspect a forming process such as on a sheet panel.

Abstract: Methods for assembling, handling, and fabricating are disclosed in which targets are used on objects. The targets can be specifically applied to the object, or can be an otherwise normal feature of the object. Conveniently, the targets are removable from the object or covered by another object during an assembling process. One or more robots and imaging devices for the targets are used. The robots can be used to handle or assemble a part, or a fixture may be used in conjunction with the robots. Conveniently, the CAD design system is used in designing the targets as well as for the assembly process using the targets. A plurality of targets can also be used to monitor and inspect a forming process such as on a sheet panel.

Abstract: A device and method to position a newly installed grip or to verify the position of one previously installed, quantitatively, in relation to the leading edge of a golf club head or any point referenced by the alignment assembly. The invention includes two components. The first component is an alignment assembly, removably attachable to the shaft for identifying the position of the shaft diameter that is substantially parallel to the leading edge of the golf club head. The alignment assembly is comprised of an alignment rod and removable pointer both mounted on a support providing a substantially planar surface. The second component is a shaft rotation gauge, removably attachable to the shaft for measuring the deviation of any point on a grip or shaft from any position referenced by the alignment assembly. The shaft rotation gauge is comprised of an arched ruled indicator surface attached to and radially extended a predetermined distance from the shaft axis.

Abstract: A robot control part connected to a robot moving according to control for controlling the motion of the robot; and a media reproduction part to keep scenarios which describes changes in images to the passage of time, and are corresponding to events, present images according to the passage of time following the above scenario, and notify the passage of time at each frame to the robot control part; characterized in that the above robot control part keeps motion procedures denoting changes, which are corresponding to the frame, in the postures of the above robot to the passage of time; receives notifications of the passage of time from the above media reproduction part; and moves the above robot according to the above motion procedures, in the corresponding frame.

Abstract: A control system and method for automatic fastening machines wherein a multi-axes motion controller is utilized in place of the conventional PLC or CNC control to provide for virtually an immediate change in system response when the systems feedback devices indicate the need for variance. The major advantage of the process control approach of the present invention is that all system feedback information is controlled via a single on board processor thus eliminating any communication lag associated with multi controller applications. This also provides for an improvement in fastener installation cycle time. An additional advantage to the approach of the present invention is the elimination of many mechanical hard stops and their respective electrical position switch indicators, which in turn reduces the chance for machine breakdowns resulting in a greater increase in productivity.

Abstract: A hose preparation apparatus and method therefor including a supporting device for supporting at least one hose. A printing device is positioned adjacent to the supporting device for printing a symbol on a hose supported by the supporting device. A trimming device is positioned adjacent to the supporting device for trimming a hose supported by the supporting device. The apparatus and method can also include a clipping apparatus, a capping apparatus and an inspecting apparatus.

Abstract: The behavior of a nozzle tip is measured with a jig when the suction nozzle moves vertically and rotatively before the start of production. The nozzle tip displacement is formulated from the results with a component thickness and a mounting angle used as parameters, and the parameters are corrected according to the component thickness and the final mounting angle of the electronic component to be mounted in the production stage.

Abstract: In a component mounting device in which a component is picked up and mounted on a circuit board by a suction nozzle, an amount of displacement between a center position of the suction nozzle 11 and that of the picked-up component 12 is measured, and when it is larger than a preliminarily determined value, a warning is generated indicating that the parts cassette 3 from which the component 12 has been fed is in abnormal condition, as well as the mounting action of the component 12 is stopped.

Abstract: A method for assembling an aircraft includes determining a three-dimensional representation of a first aircraft structure and a second aircraft structure using an optical positioning device. A predicted mate of the first aircraft structure and the second aircraft structure is generated from the three-dimensional representation of the first and second aircraft structures using a processor. The method further includes adjusting the predicted mate of the first and second aircraft structures to enhance performance characteristics of the aircraft using the processor.

Abstract: A die bonder equipped with an image recognition unit having a zoom optical system for placing a chip to a correct location in accordance with recognition results delivered from the image recognition unit. Data related with the recognition offset data that specify a relationship in the relative location between optical coordinates system and mechanical coordinates system, and the pixel rate, etc. are stored in advance in a correction magnification index memory section, maintaining linkage to respective zoom magnification indices. Results of recognition are converted from a location information in terms of an optical coordinates system into a location information in actual dimensions in terms of a mechanical coordinates system of the die bonder, using a datum selected among the data in accordance with a magnification index at which the chip was pictured by a camera of an image recognition section.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pressing device (1) for joining workpieces, in particular press fittings to a pipe, having an electric drive (6) and a pressing tool (2) attached replaceably thereto, and is characterized in that control parameters for the drive (6) are stored on the pressing tool (2).

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for assemblying, handling, and fabrication are disclosed in which targets are used on objects. The targets can be specifically applied to the object, or can be an otherwise normal feature of the object. Conveniently, the targets are removable from the object or covered by another object during an assemblying process. One or more robots and imaging devices for the targets are used. The robots can be used to handle or assemble a part, or a fixture may be used in conjunction with the robots. Conveniently, the CAD design system is used in designing the targets as well as for the assembly process using the targets. A plurality of targets can also be used to monitor and inspect a forming process such as on a sheet panel.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for assemblying, handling, and fabrication are disclosed in which targets are used on objects. The targets can be specifically applied to the object, or can be an otherwise normal feature of the object. Conveniently, the targets are removable from the object or covered by another object during an assemblying process. One or more robots and imaging devices for the targets are used. The robots can be used to handle or assemble a part, or a fixture may be used in conjunction with the robots. Conveniently, the CAD design system is used in designing the targets as well as for the assembly process using the targets. A plurality of targets can also be used to monitor and inspect a forming process such as on a sheet panel.

Abstract: A pressing device (1, 111), in particular for joining a pipe (23) with a press fitting (24), has at least two pressing jaws (17, 18, 21, 22, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126) and a drive (7) for moving the pressing jaws (17, 18, 21, 22, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126) or a part thereof relative to one another from an open position into a final pressed position, such that at least one sensor (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 51, 151, 152) for sensing the final pressed position of the pressing jaws (17, 18, 21, 22, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126) is arranged in the region of the pressing jaws (17, 18, 21, 22, 122, 126), and such that an indicating device (43), which generates an externally perceptible indicating signal when the final pressed position is or is not reached, is associated with the sensor (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 51, 151, 152).

Abstract: The behavior of a nozzle tip is measured with a jig when the suction nozzle moves vertically and rotatively before the start of production. The nozzle tip displacement is formulated from the results with a component thickness and a mounting angle used as parameters, and the parameters are corrected according to the component thickness and the final mounting angle of the electronic component to be mounted in the production stage.

Abstract: It is of the type comprising a multi-tool system for inspecting, cleaning and replacing members in an oil installation and is one which comprises a support (8) on which there are mounted means (9, 10, 17) capable of laterally shifting at least two devices (22, 29) in opposite directions, it being possible for at least one of said devices (29) to be rotated about one of said directions.

Abstract: A force-controlled robot system with a visual sensor capable of performing a fitting operation automatically with high reliability. A force sensor attached to a wrist portion of a robot detects force in six axis directions for force control, and transmits the results of detection to a robot controller. Position and orientation of a convex portion of a fit-in workpiece held by claws of a robot hand and position and orientation of a concave position of a receiving workpiece positioned by a positioning device are detected by a three-dimensional visual sensor including a structured light unit SU and an image processor in the robot controller, and a robot position to start an inserting action is corrected. Then, the convex portion is inserted into the concave portion under the force control. After the inserting action completes, it is determined whether or not the insertion state of the fit-in workpiece in the receiving workpiece is normal.

Abstract: The tool of the present invention includes a body portion, a coupling portion and a gauging portion. The coupling portion is coupled to the body portion and includes a beam member and a tool centering structure. The beam member is adapted to engage the latch ratchet of a latch mechanism and the tool centering structure is adapted to engage either the latch mechanism or the closure member to which the latch mechanism is coupled. The coupling portion maintains the body portion in a predetermined orientation relative to the latch ratchet. The gauging portion is adapted to contact a striker structure when the tool is coupled to the latch mechanism and the closure member is moved toward the closed position. Depending upon the configuration of the gauging portion, one or more indicator lights may be employed to notify the technician of the out-of-tolerance condition. Alternately, the gauging portion may be configured to permit the technician to obtain variable data on the position of the striker structure.

Abstract: A part mounting device for efficiently mounting parts on a multi-sectional board, a mounting method and a storage medium storing a program thereof. In a part mounting process, a nozzle A picking up part A and a nozzle B picking up part B are respectively attached to working heads "a" and "b" based on a mounting pattern read from a parameter table to a memory. The parts A and B are mounted in respective positions A and B of a first childboard according to the mounting pattern. Furthermore, the parts A and B are sequentially mounted on second, third, and fourth childboards by referencing their offset values. After it is determined that there is no other part which can be picked up by the nozzle A or B in the mounting pattern, a nozzle C which picks up the next part C and replaces the nozzle A is attached to the working head "a", while a nozzle D which picks up a part D and replaces the nozzle B is attached to the working head "b".

Abstract: A crimping tool comprising a pair of crimping surfaces adapted to crush an article, levers for manually actuating the crimping surfaces, and a scale for controlling a crimp force applied by the levers. The first lever is constructed of a flexible material, and the scale includes a plurality of gradations formed on the first lever, and a pointer mounted such that the pointer moves along the gradations when the first lever is squeezed toward the second lever. The crimping surfaces can be removably attached to the first and second levers.

Abstract: A staking press equipped with a component parts selecting apparatus. The staking press is equipped with a component parts supplying unit (17) that has a plurality of component parts storage sections (19, 23) each for storing a plurality of the same component parts. The component parts selecting apparatus includes a device (11) for picking up an image of a mark (m) provided on a surface of a workpiece (W), a parts identifying device (13) for identifying a component part to be installed on the workpiece on the basis of image data from the picking up device (11), a controller (15) for identifying the component parts storage section (19,23) that stores the component parts to be installed in a workpiece on the basis of data from the parts identifying device.

Abstract: An electronic components mounting machine comprising an actuator(7), whereby electronic components are mounted on a substrate, a camera(5) whereby coordinates of recognition marks formed on the substrate at four places at least, are detected, a controller(6) whereby actuator(7) is controlled, a mounting data table(9) wherein information on mounting coordinates and mounting angles of electronic components to be mounted is stored, and a correction data table(10) wherein information on correction values to be applied to the mounting coordinates and mounting angles in reference to the substrate, on which the electronic components are mounted, is stored, and characterized in that the correction data table(10) stores information on correction values for each respective cell, which is formed by dividing the substrate into a plurality of small sections according to a specified rule in reference to the coordinates of recognition marks detected by the camera(5), thus enabling to mount each respective electronic compone

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a multilayer printed circuit board wherein printed circuit boards are laminated by accurate in positional alignment. A first supporting means for supporting a first printed circuit board is provided on a lower table 11 and second supporting means for supporting a second printed circuit board P2 is provided thereover. One end of the lower table is supported by a first movement means equipped with an XY table mechanism and another end thereof is supported by a Y table mechanism and second movement means for enabling an X-directional free sliding movement. The positions of respective marks m and n on the printed circuit boards are imaged by imaging means. The printed circuit boards are relatively moved by the movement means and the positional error thereof is corrected based on image processing. The first and second printed circuit boards are then secured together.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting electronic components in which mounting positions are determined by observing identification marks A, B, C and D on a substrate with a camera. The electronic components are mounted on the substrate by correcting programmed data according to the result of the determination of the mounting positions. Correction values are obtained for coordinates of the mounting position with reference to each of a plurality of combinations of any three positions (e.g. A, B and C) selected among the at least four positions of the identification marks A, B, C and D based on coordinate data of the three selected positions before and after deformation (one based on the design data and the other based on the data determined during mounting process). A correction of the programmed data for coordinates of the mounting position is made using a positional correction value, which is a mean value of the correction values.

Abstract: A system for customizing a golf club which utilizes a hosel to interconnect the had and the shaft includes a hosel bending vise. The hosel bending vise imparts an offset bend and a lie angle bend in the hosel. The shaft of the golf club is then cut to length. If desired a loft angle bend may be made in the hosel.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing a snap ring comprises an inner press assembly which is spring biased downwardly from an upper press assembly. The inner press assembly includes a plurality of arms having first ends having an abutment surface adjacent a notch. During installation of the snap ring, the upper press assembly and inner press assembly move toward a component which receives the snap ring, such that the first ends of the arms abut the snap ring. The snap ring is thus moved downwardly into the component. If the snap ring expands radially outwardly into the snap ring groove, the abutment moves past the snap ring and the notches receive the snap ring. If the snap ring does not expand sufficiently radially outwardly into the snap ring groove, the abutment surface of the arms contacts the snap ring, thereby resisting downward movement of the inner press assembly. There is then relative axial movement between the inner press assembly and the upper press assembly.

Abstract: In a method for binding rope- or cable-type cords with press-fit elements (13), the press-fit element (13) is placed over the cord, and the cord and press-fit element (13) are compressed radially and plastically via a pressing device (1, 11, 31, 41, 51) that is equipped with pressure clamps (3, 4), such that a reduction in the material cross-section results. In accordance with the invention, the longitudinal extension of the cord and/or the press-fit element (13) is gauged during the pressing process, and compression is halted when a predetermined end value (db) for the longitudinal extension has been reached.

Abstract: When an electronic component is picked up at an electronic component feeding part and then positioned and mounted at a predetermined mounting position on a transparent panel, mounting position marks formed at the mounting position on the transparent panel are registered with positioning marks formed on the electronic component, to thereby recognize the relative position from a surface opposite to a surface of the transparent panel where the electronic component is to be mounted, so that the position of the electronic component is corrected based on the result of the recognition before the electronic component is mounted at the predetermined mounting position on the transparent panel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of mounting components and recognizing two different types of components, one by a photographic recognition practice and the other by an optical recognition practice. At least two pick-up devices are carried by a mounting head and a light source and background device is moveable supported by the mounting head into a first position wherein a photographic recognition method can be practiced on a component mounted on one of the pick-up devices, a second position wherein one or both of the pick-up devices may hold components for recognition by the optical device and a third position where a camera carried by the mounting head can be employed for recognizing a substrate. The control routines for each type of sensing operation are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool for inserting an evaporator orifice tube check valve into an evaporator orifice tube. The tool uses a press pin comprising a pneumatically activated cylinder which forces the evaporator orifice tube check valve into the evaporator orifice tube a predetermined distance. The tool also includes a reciprocating cylinder which locates the valve to a proper seating depth, a signal generator which notifies the operator if the valve in a particular evaporator is not seated properly, and a marking device which creates a label on the evaporator orifice tube only if the evaporator orifice tube check valve is at the predetermined desired location.

Abstract: A cutting tool is fixed to a cutting tool holder in such a manner that the posture of the cutting tool can be adjusted without being removed from a processing machine. The cutting tool holder is fixed to a fixing base to allow the cutting tool holder to be fixed in the same position thereof repeatedly with high reproducibility. After the flank of the cutting edge of the cutting tool is measured by an objective interference microscope, the posture of the cutting tool with respect to the cutting tool holder is adjusted so that an interference fringe coincides with a predetermined interference fringe.

Abstract: A shield assembly for disc drives and other electromechanical products is described in which the shield for a printed circuit board is imprinted with information concerning how to install and use the disc drive or other electromechanical product. Also described is a method for facilitating installation and use of tape drives and other electromechanical products by equipping them with a shield assembly in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for setting the toe-in on motor vehicles during assembly thereof is disclosed which includes a sensor assembly operative to accurately sense the position of a nut runner prior to torquing of a locking jam nut so as to thereby ensure the full desired torque loading is applied to the jam nut. The method includes the step of rotating the nut runner in a reverse direction a predetermined distance subsequent to ascertaining its position so as to provide a distance of travel to assure alignment of the wrenching surfaces of the nut runner and jam nut.

Abstract: To enable inspection of a taped state at a junction portion of a wiring harness without lifting the wiring harness at a wiring harness assembling board used for the manufacturing of an automotive wiring harness. A wiring harness assembling board is provided with a board main body 1a and a plurality of wire retainers 3 which include a shaft and a wire retaining portion 3b at the leading end of the shaft and stand in specified positions of the board main body 1a. A flat mirror member 11 for reflecting the rear side of a wiring harness W/H is disposed in the vicinity of at least one wire retainer 3 corresponding to a junction portion of the wiring harness W/H.

Abstract: A lifting mechanism is arranged between a cartridge main body and a reel support member. With the cartridge main body set in a parts mounter, the lifting mechanism allows the reel support member to be supported by the cartridge main body so that the reel support member can be pivoted upward at a predetermined pivoting angle (set position PA.fwdarw.bar code read position PB). While cartridges are kept placed in the parts mounter, a parts supply reel attached to a given cartridge is made to project from other reels. This enables a bar code reader to read the parts code of a label adhered on one side surface of that reel.

Abstract: An improved device recognizing method and apparatus for an SMD mounter which are capable of more accurately mounting a device on a PCB (Printed circuit Board) by controlling the position of a device based on a deformation error and a position determining accuracy error, which include a work head slidably arranged on the X-axis table for holding a device and mounting the same, a work position recognizing camera attached to the work head for recognizing a work position on which a device is mounted, a device detection camera attached to an SMD mounter main body below the X-Y table for detecting the deviated amount between the center of the device held by the work head and the center of the work head, a checking position recognizer attached to the device detection camera and detected by the work position recognizing camera, an eyesight recognizer connected with the work position recognizing camera and the device detection camera for recognizing the position detected by each camera, and a position controller conne