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Cartridge feed mechanism for axial lead component inserter

US4196512A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 1978
Grant dateApr 8, 1980
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Expiry dateJan 31, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53478
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is herein disclosed a cartridge feed mechanism that is used with an axial lead component inserter, the mechanism including an indexed cartridge having an outlet port communicating with a gravity slide leading to the inserter's insertion head, the cartridge having a plurality of radially extending compartments adapted to temporarily house axial lead components until the cartridge is indexed registering a compartment with the outlet port.

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