Tape guide for guiding a component tape
US12338098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K13/0419
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a tape guide for guiding a component tape from a tape reel to a picking position of a component mounting machine. The tape guide comprises a support structure arranged for guiding the component tape from an upstream end portion of the tape guide to a downstream end portion of the tape guide. The tape guide further comprised a hook portion arranged at the downstream end portion and configured to grip a flange of said tape reel when the tape guide and tape reel are removed from said component mounting machine. The present invention further provides a unit comprising a tape guide, a tape reel and component tape as well as component mounting machine.
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