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Taped belt electronic component centering device

US4021292A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 1976
Grant dateMay 3, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 14, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1734
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A pair of pivoting, spring-loaded blades positioned in the path of travel of a series of electronic components on a continuous conveyor, center the components on the conveyor; and a plurality of free-moving fingers rest on the components in order to maintain a centered condition as the components are conveyed into the taping mechanism of a component taping machine.

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