Replaceable nozzle tip with vacuum actuated mechanical gripping fingers
US5458388A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/90
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A replaceable nozzle tip for the vacuum spindle of a pick and place machine is provided with mechanical fingers for gripping a component. Vacuum normally supplied to the spindle for acquiring components by suction is used to actuate a plurality of mechanical fingers to acquire components by gripping that are not suitable for acquisition by suction.
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