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Verification and lockout apparatus for bulk feeder

  • US 6,276,563 B1
  • Filed: 10/12/1999
  • Issued: 08/21/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A bulk circuit component feeder for delivering components contained within a cassette, said feeder comprising:

  • a feeder housing defining a component cassette receiving area, said receiving area including a cassette mounting means for registration with said cassette, said housing defining an opening for receiving components from said cassette;

    a gate slidable within said cassette receiving area of said housing and interfacing with said mounting means, said gate slidable to cover said opening in a closed position and uncover said opening in an open position upon the attachment of said cassette to said housing;

    a spring positioned to bias said gate toward said closed position; and

    a biased latch mounted to said housing and engageable with said gate for preventing sliding of said gate toward the open position.

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