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Component pick and place spindle assembly with compact internal linear and rotary displacement motors and interchangeable tool assemblies

US4705311A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1986
Grant dateNov 10, 1987
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53261
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compact spindle assembly for surface mounting and insertion of electrical components comprises a unitary casing in which electric rotary and linear displacement motors are housed in order to provide for actuation of a vacuum nozzle and easily interchangeable tool assemblies such that components may be picked from a supply, squared and/or centered during transfer to a placement station, and placed at a particular position on a circuit board or the like.

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