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Pick and place method and apparatus for handling electrical components

US4611397A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1984
Grant dateSep 16, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 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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