Machine for inserting multi-lead components sequentially
First Claim
1. In combination with a component inserting machine having means for inserting components provided with in-line leads, a plurality of raceways for supplying the components to be inserted, a cross-slide means for locating a circuit board relative to the inserting means, and a computer controlled means for automatically operating the inserting means and the cross-slide means according to predetermined program, a movable picker assembly responsive to the computer controlled means for selecting successive predetermined components from the respective raceways according to said program and delivering them individually to the inserting means, said picker assembly comprising component escapement means including a detent arranged to cooperate with the raceways, respectively, mechanism for operating the detent of said escapement means comprising a plurality of actuating arms, and a power means responsive to the computer controlled means when the picker is in predetermined position for causing one of said arms to release each selected component in succession to the picker assembly.
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Abstract
Electronic components, such as DIP'"'"'s, which have at least one row of generally right angular or generally linear leads projecting from their bodies, are dispensed from their respective columns in a magazine of the machine, one by one, and as predeterminedly selected by a picker controlled by computer means. Due to occasional obstructive slight irregularities in the formation of the bodies and/or their leads, means is provided to insure exact registration of each selected component with a component inserting mechanism. Improved means for rapid, reliable release and transfer of the successive selected components from the magazine, and between the delivery ends of its respective columns and, a lead conditioning means at the locality of such registration, enable efficient coordination with the inserting mechanism whereby continuous output at a higher rate is attainable.
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11 Claims
- 1. In combination with a component inserting machine having means for inserting components provided with in-line leads, a plurality of raceways for supplying the components to be inserted, a cross-slide means for locating a circuit board relative to the inserting means, and a computer controlled means for automatically operating the inserting means and the cross-slide means according to predetermined program, a movable picker assembly responsive to the computer controlled means for selecting successive predetermined components from the respective raceways according to said program and delivering them individually to the inserting means, said picker assembly comprising component escapement means including a detent arranged to cooperate with the raceways, respectively, mechanism for operating the detent of said escapement means comprising a plurality of actuating arms, and a power means responsive to the computer controlled means when the picker is in predetermined position for causing one of said arms to release each selected component in succession to the picker assembly.
- 9. In a machine for inserting in-line lead components, means for inserting successive components with their leads uniformly extending in divergent rows from opposite sides of their respective component bodies, and lead conditioning mechanism for straightening the leads of each row of a component prior to its delivery to said means, said mechanism comprising a fixed member engageable with the component body, spaced, tapering forming means having faces respectively yieldingly engageable with the inside surfaces of the leads of each row, a spring-pressed member mounted on said forming means for engaging the body to position it against said fixed member prior to lead engagement by said tapering forming means, outside forming means having lead engaging faces respectively substantially parallel to those of said forming means, and mechanism for moving the outside forming means inwardly to press the rows of leads against said faces of the tapering forming means.
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