Component tape feeder
US7850040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K13/0419
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a component tape feeder apparatus comprising a single output module, a single component exposure module, operably connected to the single output module, and, a plurality of input modules, wherein each input module of the plurality of input modules is operably connected to the single exposure module. A corresponding method of feeding electronic components includes supplying a plurality of component tapes housing electronic components to the single exposure module, wherein the supplying involves receiving and forwarding of the plurality of component tapes by the plurality of input modules.
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