Multi air-knife box and method of use
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1. An apparatus for removing moisture from a water-based flux on the surface of assemblies that are moving through a drying station, said apparatus to comprise:
- a high-pressured gas delivery apparatus;
a heating apparatus for heating the high-pressured gas; and
a multi air-knife box comprising a hollow cylindrical member having a first end in addition to having a second end, said multi air knife box further comprising an air distribution nozzle, said first end of said hollow cylindrical member being connected to said high-pressured gas delivery apparatus, said second end of said hollow cylindrical member being connected to said air distribution nozzle, said air distribution nozzle directing said heated and pressurized gas at said water based flux, said air distribution nozzle comprising air distribution slots having a first end in addition to having a second end, said air distribution nozzle further comprising a multiplicity of narrow openings, said first end of said air distribution slots being connected said second end of said hollow cylindrical member, said second end of said air distribution slots being connected to said multiplicity of narrow openings that function as multiple air-knives.
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Abstract
An apparatus is provided for the drying of electronic components. The invention provides multiple holes through which air is passed before striking the components. This provides the apparatus of the invention with multiple air knives, thereby breaking major air flow into multiple eddy currents whereby these eddy currents have a low enough air pressure gradient such that the electronic components are not damaged or lifted from the conveyer belt on which they are transported.
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1. An apparatus for removing moisture from a water-based flux on the surface of assemblies that are moving through a drying station, said apparatus to comprise:
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a high-pressured gas delivery apparatus;
a heating apparatus for heating the high-pressured gas; and
a multi air-knife box comprising a hollow cylindrical member having a first end in addition to having a second end, said multi air knife box further comprising an air distribution nozzle, said first end of said hollow cylindrical member being connected to said high-pressured gas delivery apparatus, said second end of said hollow cylindrical member being connected to said air distribution nozzle, said air distribution nozzle directing said heated and pressurized gas at said water based flux, said air distribution nozzle comprising air distribution slots having a first end in addition to having a second end, said air distribution nozzle further comprising a multiplicity of narrow openings, said first end of said air distribution slots being connected said second end of said hollow cylindrical member, said second end of said air distribution slots being connected to said multiplicity of narrow openings that function as multiple air-knives. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for removing moisture from a water-based flux on the surface of assemblies that are moving through a drying station, said method to comprise the steps of:
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providing a high-pressured gas delivery apparatus;
providing a heating apparatus for heating the high-pressured gas; and
providing a multi air-knife box, comprising a hollow cylindrical member having a first end in addition to having a second end, said multi-air knife box further comprising an air distribution nozzle, said air distribution nozzle having a first surface in addition to having a second surface, said first end of said hollow cylindrical member being connected to said high-pressured gas delivery apparatus, said second end of said hollow cylindrical member being connected to said air distribution nozzle, said air distribution nozzle directing said heated and pressurized gas at said water based flux, said air distribution nozzle comprising air distribution slots having a first end in addition to having a second end, said air distribution nozzle further comprising a multiplicity of narrow openings, said first end of said air distribution slots being connected to said second end of said hollow cylindrical member, said second end of said air distribution slots being connected to said multiplicity of narrow openings functioning as multiple air-knives. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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