Adjustable micro device feeder
US6666365B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B1/24
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A micro device feeder is provided which is adjustable to accommodate micro devices supplied on tapes with different widths. A mounting plate has a movable drive plate slidably mounted thereto. An input mechanism on the movable drive plate receives micro devices contained in a tape. A sprocket engages and advances the tape under motor drive. A feeder width adjustment mechanism allows for movement of the movable drive plate relative to the mounting plate for adjusting the sprocket to accommodate tapes with different widths where the distance between the tape and sprocket centerlines change. The feeder width adjustment mechanism includes a pin coupled to the mounting plate, a securing device coupled to the movable drive plate and is capable of moving along the pin, and a locking mechanism capable of securing the securing device to the pin to lock the movable drive plate relative to the mounting plate.
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