Feeder
US9914609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K13/0419
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A non-splicing feeder provided with multiple sprockets in the conveyance direction. Provided are a second sprocket that is rotatably provided at a position adjacent to a supply position of a main body and on which is formed a second engaging protrusion, a third sprocket that is rotatably provided at a position adjacent to an insertion section of the main body and on which is formed a third engaging protrusion, and a rail, the upper surface of which forms a conveyance path of a carrier tape, which is provided above the second sprocket and third sprocket, wherein space is formed above the rail between the second sprocket and third sprocket, and in a case in which engaging protrusions of both the third sprocket and second sprocket have engaged with engaging holes of a carrier tape, the carrier tape is slackened such that the carrier tape separates from the rail into space.
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