Pick and place method and apparatus for handling electrical components
US4611397A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1984 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53178
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A component is centered and oriented on a pick and place head by positive closing of pivotal fingers onto the component which is supported on a vacuum tube, and subsequent placement pressure is sensed and controlled. Rapid automated changing of component-engaging tips of the centering fingers is also provided.
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