In the previous sessions, we have introduced a parts supply system, collection mechanism, and sensing technology, using the Bingo Machine as an example.In this section, we will introduce the overall operation of the parts supply and collection system using specific examples.

• The parts supply system is comprised of the following tasks:

  Parts Supply = Storage + Alignment + Feeding + Separation

• Feeding is a mechanism that transfers parts from the alignment position to the work position.
• Separation is a mechanism that picks up only the required pieces of aligned parts for a single task.
• The entire system of the parts supply mechanism is extremely similar to the control system and structure of a large-scale parking lot.

  Operations in the parts supply system Examples in the Bingo Machine [Photo 1] Examples in a large-sized parking lot Storage Color ball stocker Parts feeder ball Large-sized parking lot ([Fig.1]) Alignment (including separation of individual unit) Rotary table for separating individual unit Guide path of single lane design Feeding Self-weight rolling chute Guide path of single lane design in the helical structure Separation (escapement) Workstation with photoelectric sensor Control by a parking guide before the toll booth ([Fig.2]) or public street

• A structure without the mechanism of separating individual units brings about chaos as shown in [Fig.3].