Vacuum gripper for handling small components

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2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Bidwell, James R. (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor system for moving a specific load as a separate unit

System includes an oscillating or reciprocating load...

C198S476100

Reexamination Certificate

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10973037

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a method and apparatus for use within a die feeder associated with a circuit board assembly machines and includes, among other aspects and features, a cavity to capture and maintain the position of the die within a vacuum gripper. The invention also includes the interaction of a pair of nozzles whereas one moves within the nozzle tip containing the die cavity and has the ability to compensate for any offset between the nozzles.

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