Feed mechanism and method for feeding minute items

Details Feed mechanism and method for feeding minute items Feed mechanism and method for feeding minute items

2003-03-10

2009-10-20

Rodríguez, Saúl J (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Load support has linear vertical movement and additional...

C414S782000, C221S093000, C221S094000, C221S095000, C156S566000, C156S569000

Reexamination Certificate

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07604451

ABSTRACT:
A feeding mechanism and method for feeding minute items, such as capacitors, resistors, or solder preforms. The mechanism is adapted to receive a plurality of the randomly-positioned and randomly-oriented extremely small or minute items, and to isolate, orient, and position one or more of the items in a specific repeatable pickup location wherefrom they may be removed for use by, for example, a computer-controlled automated assembly machine. The mechanism comprises a sliding shelf adapted to receive and support the items; a wiper arm adapted to achieve a single even layer of the items; and a pushing arm adapted to push the items into the pickup location. The mechanism can be adapted for providing the items with a more exact orientation, and can also be adapted for use in a liquid environment.

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