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Mounting device for efficiently mounting buttons

US7654173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2006
Grant dateFeb 2, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/9423
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mounting device, for mounting a plurality of buttons on a product, includes a supporting member, a punching member, and a driving member The supporting member includes a supporting panel, a plurality of holding portions fixed on the supporting panel for supporting the product, a molding board having a plurality of molding holes a platform, and a base fixed on the platform for supporting the molding board. The punching member includes a retaining member positioned above the supporting member, and a plurality of cutters fixed to the retaining member The cutters cut the buttons off a button assembly, and couple to a vacuum generator for creating suction to hold the buttons. The driving member drives the punching member to mount the buttons on the product.

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