Tape feeder and method for moving a carrier tape towards a picking position in a component mounting machine
US9642294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/17
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tape feeder, including a tape feeder body and a feeder wagon/linear guide, is used to direct component tape in a linear movement towards a component pick position. The feeder wagon comprises a feeder wagon body slidably mounted to the tape feeder body for movement between a first, pickup position and a second, delivery position. The feeder wagon further comprises a feeder head mounted to the feeder wagon body for movement (1) with the feeder wagon body as it moves along the first path, and (2) along a second path transverse to the first path between a first, tape-engaged position and a second, tape-released position. The feeder head comprises a tape-engaging element engageable with component tape.
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