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Segregating apparatus

US8066113B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2009
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S209/903
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for segregating electronic components that engages and stops each of a plurality of electronic packages passing down a singulation tube is disclosed. In addition, the segregating apparatus is cable of segregating the electronic packages even though some of them had been linked together during the sealing process. The segregating apparatus includes a first swing arm to clip a electronic component, a second swing arm to clip another electronic component, and a third swing arm to depart the two electronic components, where all of components of the segregating apparatus are driven by a single driving force, reducing the size of the apparatus and the time needed for the segregating process.

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