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Method and apparatus for inserting lead components into circuit boards
Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc
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Filing: 1970-02-19
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1990-02-19
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for inserting taped resistors of the type having at least two leads and like components into printed circuit boards. The apparatus comprises a feed mechanism utilizing a rotating feed wheel which in the method places components into engagement with the jaws of an insertion head whereupon the insertion head cuts the component from the tape and carries the component down to a position directly over its insertion position on the circuit board and a pusher rod forces the component or resistor down into the circuit board as the jaws separate.
Inventors
- 👤 Erwin F Bates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:11
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; H05K13/0417; H05K13/0404; H05K13/0408; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49121; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/4913; Y10T29/49133; Y10T29/49135; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5176; Y10T29/5177; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174; Y10T29/53183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
An electronic component insertion apparatus for inserting multiple lead components having their component leads extending parallel from one side of the component body into circuit boards and the like, said apparatus comprising a component supply means for feeding taped components, a component indexing and positioning mechanism, a component lead severing means adapted to sever surplus lead material from the component, a component insertion means having a substantially vertical path of travel and adapted to hold a component subsequent to the lead severing and insert it into prealigned holes in said circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
An electronic component insertion apparatus for inserting multiple lead components having their component leads extending parallel from one side of the component body into circuit boards and the like, said apparatus comprising a component supply means for feeding taped components, a component indexing and positioning mechanism, a component lead severing means adapted to sever surplus lead material from the component, a component insertion means having a substantially vertical path of travel and adapted to hold a component subsequent to the lead severing and insert it into prealigned holes in said circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said lead indexing and positioning mechanism and said lead severing means are adjacent said vertical path of travel of said insertion means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus as in claim 2 wherein said lead indexing and positioning mechanism and said lead severing means are on opposite sides of said vertical path of travel of said insertion means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said insertion means includes two relatively movable vertically slidable members, and means to limit the relative movement between said members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as in claim 4 wherein one of said members includes a component driving head having means adapted to cooperatively engage a component body and adjacent lead material to insert it into a circuit board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as in claim 5 wherein said member further includes a pivotal jaw member having means to guide and retain a component lead as it is being inserted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as in claim 5 wherein said cooperative engagement means consists of a beveled surface terminating in a small substantially horizontal surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
An apparatus as in claim 4 wherein one of said members includes a pivotal clenching jaw with a release means to allow said jaw to pivot, said other member having a slot means adapted to activate said release means to allow said jaw to pivot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
An apparatus as in claim 8 wherein said release means includes a pivoting spring biased latch with a threaded adjustment bolt protruding therethrough, said bolt end riding in said member slot, said latch jamming said jaw against movement until the bolt end rides out of the slot, thus pivoting said spring biased latch and allowing said jaw to pivot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus as in claim 8 wherein said jaw carries a lead severing portion at its furthermost extremity.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
74 words
An apparatus as in claim 4 wherein means to limit the relative movement between said members includes a housing, a dowel in said housing, a slot in a first of said members, said dowel adapted to ride in said slot and beveled apertures in said housing and said other member, a through aperture in said first member and a ball riding partially in said through aperture and partially in one of said beveled apertures.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said component indexing and positioning means comprises a generally horizontally movable means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
An apparatus as in claim 12 wherein said horizontally movable means comprises a slidable supply mechanism and toothed indexing wheel, said toothed wheel adapted to rotate and pull the taped components from the supply mechanism and present them in proper position for operation of said component lead severing means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus as in claim 13 wherein said horizontally movable means also includes a feed pawl which indexes the toothed indexing wheel two spaces upon each activation of said component indexing and positioning means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus as in claim 13 wherein said horizontally movable means also includes an indexing pawl which is spring biased and maintains the position of said toothed indexing wheel when it is not rotating.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
An apparatus as in claim 13 wherein said horizontally movable means includes relative movement means adapted to advance said indexing wheel into proper position for indexing a component into position for severing and to rotate said index wheel after said position is reached.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
69 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said lead severing means comprises a jaw connected to said insertion means, an index wheel on said component indexing and positioning means and including a lead severing edge, a punch means adapted to engage a portion of said jaw means, said jaw means and lead severing edge cooperating to position component leads therebetween and sever them upon activation of said punch means.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
68 words
A method of taking taped resistor leads having bodies and parallel extending leads and inserting them into predrilled circuit boards comprising: a. providing a length of taped resistors, and b. feeding them onto a grooved index wheel, and c. rotating said index wheel and said components, and d. severing the taped portion of said leads from the remaining portion, and e. inserting said resistors into a circuit board.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
68 words
A method of taking taped resistor leads having bodies and parallel extending leads and inserting them into predrilled circuit boards comprising: a. providing a length of taped resistors, and b. feeding them onto a grooved index wheel, and c. rotating said index wheel and said components, and d. severing the taped portion of said leads from the remaining portion, and e. inserting said resistors into a circuit board.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
71 words
A method as in claim 18 wherein said insertion step includes the steps of: f. engaging the area adjacent the severance with a pair of jaws, and g. engaging the top of said component body, and h. then allowing the ends of the severed leads to enter the predrilled circuit board, and i. rotating one jaw out of the way while allowing the other to act as a guide during insertion.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
119 words
An insertion head for use on a component insertion apparatus, said head comprising a housing, means to mount said housing to a frame, a first slide member movable within said housing, said slide member carrying a pivotable jaw, a second member slidable within said first slide member, means providing limited relative movement between said first and second slide members, a second biased pivotable jaw located on said first slide member, means enabling said second slide member to pivot said second jaw, insertion rod means located at the bottom of said second slide means and adapted to engage a component body and with aide of said first jaw guide and push the component into prealigned holes in a circuit board.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
119 words
An insertion head for use on a component insertion apparatus, said head comprising a housing, means to mount said housing to a frame, a first slide member movable within said housing, said slide member carrying a pivotable jaw, a second member slidable within said first slide member, means providing limited relative movement between said first and second slide members, a second biased pivotable jaw located on said first slide member, means enabling said second slide member to pivot said second jaw, insertion rod means located at the bottom of said second slide means and adapted to engage a component body and with aide of said first jaw guide and push the component into prealigned holes in a circuit board.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
An insertion head as in claim 20 wherein said insertion rod has a beveled face terminating in a substantially horizontal surface.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
54 words
An insertion head as in claim 20 wherein said means providing limited relative movement between said members comprises a ball, concave apertures in said housing and said second slidable member and a through aperture in said first slidable member whereby said ball either allows or prevents relative movement between said first and second members.
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) | 1975-01-24 | 1975-07-26 | 1976-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-24 | 1979-07-26 | 1980-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-24 | 1983-07-26 | 1984-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |