Multi-lead component manipulator

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1983-01-28

1984-09-18

Dobeck, B.

Electricity: motive power systems

Positional servo systems

Program- or pattern-controlled systems

318640, 294 86R, 414730, G05B 1942

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044726686

ABSTRACT:
A multi-lead component manipulator for the assembly of circuit boards has optical and tactile feedback systems and includes at least two and preferably three symmetric assemblies radially disposed about a component gripper assembly. Each symmetric assembly has a movable lead guide means for engaging a component lead and aligning the same for circuit board insertion. The guide means are adapted for independent arcuate and radial motion reflective of the optical feedback system and the gripper assembly is capable of axial movement for the acquisition and insertion of components. The tactile feedback system controls component insertion. The manipulator in an alternative embodiment has fixed guide means disposed above the movable guide means. The fixed guide means orient the component leads for acquisition by the movable guide means.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4260187 (1981-04-01), Frosch
patent: 4368913 (1983-01-01), Brockmann et al.
patent: 4423998 (1984-01-01), Inaba et al.

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