Apparatus for aligning and dispensing solder columns in an...

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2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Edmondson, Lynne R. (Department: 1725)

Metal fusion bonding

Including means to apply flux or filler to work or applicator

Solid flux or solid filler

C228S039000, C228S056300, C228S214000, C228S246000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06955285

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for aligning and dispensing a plurality of solder columns in an array. The apparatus includes a vibrator and an elongated alignment plate supported on the vibrator. The alignment plate includes a plurality of longitudinal guide grooves. A transparent cover is secured on the alignment plate and shaped to cover part of the guide grooves. A parts feeder is operatively associated with the alignment plate to feed solder columns over the upstream end of the alignment plate. The solder columns are received in the guide grooves and fed toward the downstream end of the alignment plate while the alignment plate is vibrated by the vibrator. The solder columns are arranged in an array within the guide grooves so that a vacuum pickup tool may readily capture the cylindrical body of the solder columns.

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