US3596486A
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Apparatus and process for producing electrical components
Assignee: Philips North America LLC
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Filing: 1969-01-23
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-01-23
Abstract
Abstract The process and apparatus for electrical components in which the electrical components are spaced regularly apart and are held by tapes which secure the ends of the leads of the components and carry them into position for processing so that the components are continuously fed by positive means to a continuously rotatable member which receives the components, trims the edges thereof and forms them to a prescribed shape, the process described being a continuous inflow of components for processing and a continuous outflow of finished components with the result that the speed of production of the finished electrical components is greatly increased.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Dolder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01C; H01C17/00; H01C17/28; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/02; H05K13/023; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5193
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
Apparatus for shaping axial leads in electrical components comprising: means for positively carrying and directing the movement of said components into said apparatus, a pair of continuously moveable driving members having spaced driving elements which receive the leads and effect a driving connection therewith propelling said components through said apparatus whereby said components are substantially continuously under positive propelling force, a pair of stationary combination cutting and forming members disposed one adjacent each of said driving members to cut the ends of said leads, and additional driving means adopted to drivably engage uncut portions of said components and effect forcible movement thereof past the forming portions of the cutting and forming members to effect a preferred forming of said leads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
Apparatus for shaping axial leads in electrical components comprising: means for positively carrying and directing the movement of said components into said apparatus, a pair of continuously moveable driving members having spaced driving elements which receive the leads and effect a driving connection therewith propelling said components through said apparatus whereby said components are substantially continuously under positive propelling force, a pair of stationary combination cutting and forming members disposed one adjacent each of said driving members to cut the ends of said leads, and additional driving means adopted to drivably engage uncut portions of said components and effect forcible movement thereof past the forming portions of the cutting and forming members to effect a preferred forming of said leads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1, including means disposed in the path of movement of said components to effect their withdrawal from said additional driving member subsequent to forming of said components.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including means for biasing said components into driving engagement with said driving elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1, including means for receiving and collecting the cut section of leads which are severed from said components and receiving same in a continuous flow from said apparatus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, including means for continuously collecting the finished components as they are ejected from said apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 5, wherein said additional driving means is rotatable for feeding a continuous flow of components past said forming elements further comprising means for ejecting the completely formed components.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
A process for forming electrical components comprising the steps of: securing the ends of electrical components in spaced relation on a pair of continuously travelling flexible means which maintain the relative spacing of such components, forcibly feeding the components onto a continuously moving carrier member having positive drive connections with the leads of such components, continuously trimming the ends of said components to effect a separation of the components, and thereafter forming the uncut portions of said separated components to a U-shape configuration, ejecting the finished components from the continuously travelling carrier member and thereafter collecting the completely formed electrical components.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
101 words
A process for forming electrical components comprising the steps of: securing the ends of electrical components in spaced relation on a pair of continuously travelling flexible means which maintain the relative spacing of such components, forcibly feeding the components onto a continuously moving carrier member having positive drive connections with the leads of such components, continuously trimming the ends of said components to effect a separation of the components, and thereafter forming the uncut portions of said separated components to a U-shape configuration, ejecting the finished components from the continuously travelling carrier member and thereafter collecting the completely formed electrical components.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process in accordance with claim 7 including the step of separating the flexible means holding the severed portions of said components and separately collecting such severed portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process in accordance with claim 7 including the step of transferring the drive connection from the severed portion of the component to an unsevered portion of the component to effect complete forming thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
The process in accordance with claim 7 including the step of positioning the body of the connector component within a recess of said carrier between two drive means hereon which constitute the drive connection impelling the electrical component past forming members after severing the outer portions of the leads of said components.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process in accordance with claim 7 including the step of continuously supplying a quantity of said electrical components to said carrier whereby the process for forming electrical components is substantially continuous.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
54 words
The process in accordance with claim 7 including the step of biasing the electrical components into driving engagement with said carrier for effecting movement of the components past the forming members, whereby the continuously driven electrical components are disposed at the proper operative position at all times as they move through the forming apparatus.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |