Patent · US Expired

Compound tool drive

US5251946A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1992
Grant dateOct 12, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/18576
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A machine for placing surface mount electronic components has a tool holder that is vertically displaceable and rotatable to pick-up and deposit components. The tool holder can be conjointly axially advanced and rotated to improve the productivity of the system.

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