Tape feeder with splicing capabilities
US6631868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/194
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a tape feeding device with splicing capabilities for reliably conveying parts to a pickup location for attachment to a substrate using a pick and place machine, including an extensible carrier tape reel support, a system for sensing the fill state of a carrier tape take-up reel, and a split hub take-up reel design to facilitate the removal of carrier tape therefrom.
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