Patent · US Expired

Solder printing apparatus

US6352025B1 · kind B1 · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 1, 2000
Grant dateMar 5, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/1545
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solder printing apparatus (40) for use within a solder printer (34) includes a vision and alignment mechanism (44), a steering mechanism (46), a vacuum conveyer (48), and a tension roller assembly (42). The vision and alignment mechanism (44) controls the position of the flexible tape (10) and sends a signal to the steering mechanism (46). The steering mechanism (46) adjusts the position of the flexible tape (10) in response to receiving the signal from the vision and alignment mechanism (44). The vacuum conveyer (48) holds and advances the flexible tape (10). The tension roller assembly (42) maintains tension in the flexible tape (10).

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