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Method and apparatus for collectively changing components at component supply section

  • US 6,494,671 B1
  • Filed: 03/26/1998
  • Issued: 12/17/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of collectively changing electronic components at an electronic component supply section, comprising:

  • loading a transfer rack with a plurality of component supply cassettes for storing electronic components, each of the component supply cassettes being individually positioned and supported in the transfer rack;

    delivering the transfer rack onto a component supply section of an electronic component mounting machine in a delivery direction;

    positioning the transfer rack at the component supply section of the electronic component mounting machine by using an automatic positioning device, the automatic positioning device moving the transfer rack as necessary in a direction parallel to the delivery direction and in a component supply direction perpendicular to the delivery direction;

    supplying the electronic components from the component supply cassettes in the transfer rack to the electronic component mounting machine in the component supply direction according to a mounting requirement of the electronic component mounting machine; and

    collectively replacing the plurality of component supply cassettes in the transfer rack when an alternate type of electronic component is required by the electronic component mounting machine and when the electronic components stored on the plurality of component supply cassettes have been consumed by the component supply section of the electronic component mounting machine.

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