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US3593404A
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Multisize dual center distance electronic component insertion machine
Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc
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Filing: 1969-11-14
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-11-14
Abstract
Abstract An electronic component insertion apparatus having an insertion head assembly automatically adjustable to accommodate axial lead components having body portions of variable diameter and lengths. The apparatus includes lead end cutters and bending assemblies and spacing means therefor with integrated control means operable to actuate the spacing means to provide two predetermined spacing settings for the varying size components.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip A Ragard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:07
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; H05K13/0417; H05K13/0426; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5147; Y10T29/5148; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174; Y10T29/53183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
An apparatus for processing electrical components each having a body portion and a pair of leads extending from opposite ends thereof which comprises: a head assembly having first and second relatively spaced-apart sections; means adapted to actuate said sections during each operational cycle of said apparatus; means adapted to present one of sAid components to said head assembly during each operational cycle of said apparatus in such a manner that the leads of said presented component are operably positioned one adjacent each of said sections with said component body portion being disposed between said sections, each said section when actuated being adapted to sequentially sever a length from one lead of said presented component to produce a shortened component lead and thereafter deform a free end portion of said shortened lead to produce a generally L-shaped lead; means adapted to vary the spacing between said sections between two predetermined settings and control means operable to actuate said section spacing varying means, whereby the distance measured between the free ends of said deformed leads of components processed during successive operational cycles of said apparatus may be varied in a predetermined manner between said two predetermined settings.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
195 words
An apparatus for processing electrical components each having a body portion and a pair of leads extending from opposite ends thereof which comprises: a head assembly having first and second relatively spaced-apart sections; means adapted to actuate said sections during each operational cycle of said apparatus; means adapted to present one of sAid components to said head assembly during each operational cycle of said apparatus in such a manner that the leads of said presented component are operably positioned one adjacent each of said sections with said component body portion being disposed between said sections, each said section when actuated being adapted to sequentially sever a length from one lead of said presented component to produce a shortened component lead and thereafter deform a free end portion of said shortened lead to produce a generally L-shaped lead; means adapted to vary the spacing between said sections between two predetermined settings and control means operable to actuate said section spacing varying means, whereby the distance measured between the free ends of said deformed leads of components processed during successive operational cycles of said apparatus may be varied in a predetermined manner between said two predetermined settings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said component presenting means includes two relatively spaced-apart axially aligned feed wheels disposed adjacent opposite sides of said head assembly, each said feed wheel having a plurality of equally spaced-apart recesses disposed adjacent the periphery surface thereof, said wheel recesses being arranged to form periphery-spaced pairs of aligned recesses, the respective recesses of each said pair being adapted to engage the respective leads of component to be presented, and means to effect rotation of said feed wheels to present one of said components to said head assembly during each operational cycle of said apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
an apparatus according to claim 2, wherein components to be presented to said head assembly are lead supported by a pair of parallel carrier tapes, said feed wheels are provided with radially extending annular guide surfaces, said guide surfaces being adapted to guidingly engage facing marginal edge portions of said carrier tapes to effect desired positioning of said components with respect to said head assembly in a direction lengthwise of said component body portion between said ends thereof, and the means adapted to vary the spacing between said sections between two predetermined settings also is adapted to vary the distance between said feed wheels in accordance with the spacing between said facing marginal edges of said tapes, whereby said spacing is varied between said two predetermined settings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
An apparatus according to claim 2, wherein components to be presented to said head assembly are lead supported by a pair of parallel carrier tapes and said means to effect rotation of said feed wheels includes means selectively operable to vary feeding rotation of said feed wheels in accordance with the spacing between components carried on said tapes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said section spacing varying means includes guide means adapted to slidably support said sections for reciprocation along aligned paths of travel, and an actuator means aligned with said path of travel, said actuating means having a first portion attached to one of said sections and second portion attached to the other of said sections, said actuator means including response means adapted to selectively drive said first and second portions apart and to bring them together, whereby said sections are forced to slide on said guide means in opposite directions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
An apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said actuator means and response means comprise a fluid-actuable cylinder, piston and piston rod, the cylinder being attached to one of said sections and the piston rod to the other of said sections whereupon actuation of said piston in said cylinder forces the sections to slide on said guide means in opposite directions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
An apparatus according to claim 5 wherein there is a spacing adjustment means provided on said apparatus to establish the two predetermined spacing settings of said spaced-apart sections, said adjustment means cooperating with said actuator means to varY the space in between said sections, said adjustment means comprising two adjustable outer stop blocks mounted on said apparatus and adapted to establish the greater spacing between said sections when said sections are forced apart by said actuator means and an adjustable set block means having a centrally positioned wedging portion adapted to cooperate with said actuator means and said section to establish the lesser space in between said sections when said sections are forced together by said actuator means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
99 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein there is a spacing adjustment means provided on said apparatus to establish the two predetermined spacing settings of said spaced-apart sections, said adjustment means cooperating with said means adapted to vary the spacing between said sections to set the amount of spacing between each of said two predetermined settings, said adjustment means comprising two adjustable outer stop blocks mounted on said apparatus and adapted to establish one of said predetermined settings and an adjustable set block means having a centrally positioned wedging portion adapted to establish the other of said predetermined settings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said adjustable set block includes a micrometer adjustment means whereby very close settings may be established for the two predetermined settings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
100 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said component body portion has a thickness when measured normal to a line extending between said ends thereof, said sections including means adapted when moved into a position adjacent a circuit board to insert said free ends of said deformed L-shaped leads into preformed apertures formed in said circuit board, and including means to adjustably vary said insertion position of said insertion means between either of said two predetermined settings and means are provided to adjustably vary said insertion position of said insertion means in accordance with said thickness of said presented component.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
146 words
An electrical component insertion apparatus comprising a housing, a pair of insertion means mounted on said housing for lateral movement relative to each other and to the housing, said insertion means including means to sever leads of said component, bend the remaining lead portions at a right angle to the component body and to insert the bent portions of said leads into a circuit board, means adapted to present a component to said pair of insertion means during each operation cycle of said apparatus, power means adapted to actuate said insertion means to perform said severing, bending and insertion of said component leads, actuation means adapted to force said insertion means to move in opposite directions to one of two predetermined spacing settings, whereby said insertion means is adapted to handle components of varying length as measured between the axes of the bent portions said leads.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
146 words
An electrical component insertion apparatus comprising a housing, a pair of insertion means mounted on said housing for lateral movement relative to each other and to the housing, said insertion means including means to sever leads of said component, bend the remaining lead portions at a right angle to the component body and to insert the bent portions of said leads into a circuit board, means adapted to present a component to said pair of insertion means during each operation cycle of said apparatus, power means adapted to actuate said insertion means to perform said severing, bending and insertion of said component leads, actuation means adapted to force said insertion means to move in opposite directions to one of two predetermined spacing settings, whereby said insertion means is adapted to handle components of varying length as measured between the axes of the bent portions said leads.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
65 words
An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said section spacing varying means includes a fluid actuable cylinder and piston and a piston rod operatively connected with said piston, said cylinder being operatively connected to one of said sections and said piston rod being operatively connected to the other of said sections, said cylinder and piston adapted to force said sections to move in opposite directions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
An apparatus according to claim 11, wherein there is a spacing adjustment means provided on said apparatus to establish two predetermined spacing settings of said insertion means, said adjustment means cooperating with said insertion means to limit the lateral movement of said insertion means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
65 words
An apparatus as in claim 11 wherein there is provided a lead clinching and cutting means mounted directly below, said means adapted to bend the leads of said components which extend below a circuit board inwards towards each other and at right angles to the remainder of the leads, said means also adapted to sever surplus end portions of said leads during the clInching operation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus as in claim 14 wherein said lead clinching and cutting means comprises two horizontally and vertically movable lead-engaging heads, said heads having means to engage the lead ends and to sever them during the clinching operation.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
79 words
An apparatus as in claim 15 wherein said means to engage and sever the lead ends comprises elongated apertures in the top surface of each head, the axes of said apertures being angled and converging with respect to the vertical, the top surface of said heads being flat and coplanar at all times, a portion of the edge formed by the intersection of the surfaces and apertures constituting a cutting means which is adapted to sever excess lead material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as in claim 16 wherein said lead-engaging heads include means to eject cut lead material from said apertures.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |