System for printed circuit board unlocking and automated reflow carrier recycling
US10070567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/42
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In embodiments, a PCB reflow process may be carried out by the components of an automated system working together to separate PCBs from reflow carriers and transport the reflow carriers back to a previous station of the PCB reflow system. The automated reflow carrier recycling system that is described herein may include a clip unlocking mechanism, a PCB pickup mechanism, a shifter, one or more lifters, and one or more overhead conveyors.
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