US3727294A
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Method and machine for forming and inserting workpieces in an apertured workpiece holder
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1972-03-20
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1992-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A method and machine is provided to serially supply a plurality of workpieces to a work station where each workpiece is individually subjected to a forming operation that conditions the workpiece for an interference fit when inserted within an aperture of a workpiece holder such as a card or printed circuit board. Each workpiece is individually and sequentially subjected to the forming operation, then segregated from the remaining workpieces and precisely positioned for automatic insertion into the apertured card or board by a transfering mechanism. The occurence of a malfunction in the automatic insertion operation will automatically shut off the machine enabling correction of the malfunction.
Inventors
- 👤 J Coller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:23
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; H05K13/043; H05K13/0443; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49147; Y10T29/49151; Y10T29/49153; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49828; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5136; Y10T29/5137
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A machine for Inserting workpieces and a workpiece holder, comprising; means for serially feeding a plurality of workpieces to a work station, an anvil, a hammer cooperating with said anvil for individually forming and conditioning each workpiece, segregating means for segregating a first conditioned workpiece from the remainder of said workpieces, a release door initially receiving said first segregated workpiece in registration thereagainst, actuating means for displacing said release door and for disengaging said first segregated workpiece from said door, a collet adjacent to said door and receiving said first segregated workpiece upon disengagement thereof from said door, a workpiece holder means indexed to a position adjacent to said collet, transfer means for transfering said first segregated workpiece from said collet to said workpiece holder means, and resetting means for returning said transfering means and said hammer and said escapement blade to their initial positions permitting another formed and conditioned workpiece to register against said release door.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A machine for Inserting workpieces and a workpiece holder, comprising; means for serially feeding a plurality of workpieces to a work station, an anvil, a hammer cooperating with said anvil for individually forming and conditioning each workpiece, segregating means for segregating a first conditioned workpiece from the remainder of said workpieces, a release door initially receiving said first segregated workpiece in registration thereagainst, actuating means for displacing said release door and for disengaging said first segregated workpiece from said door, a collet adjacent to said door and receiving said first segregated workpiece upon disengagement thereof from said door, a workpiece holder means indexed to a position adjacent to said collet, transfer means for transfering said first segregated workpiece from said collet to said workpiece holder means, and resetting means for returning said transfering means and said hammer and said escapement blade to their initial positions permitting another formed and conditioned workpiece to register against said release door.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said resetting means includes switch means for initiating a reset signal upon engagement of said switch means by a portion of said segregating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure as recited in claim 2, and further including means for prematurely terminating displacement of said segregating means short of engagement with said switch means should a conditioned workpiece fail to register against said release door.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, wherein, said segregating means positively dissociates a segregated workpiece from said anvil and transfers said segregated workpiece into said collet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, and further including: indexing means for indexing said workpiece holder means into position adjacent said collet for receiving insertion of a workpiece.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
57 words
A method for inserting workpieces in a workpiece holder, comprising the steps of: supplying workpieces serially along a feed track to an anvil, forming and conditioning said workpieces against said anvil, individually segregating a formed and conditioned workpiece from the remainder of said workpieces, and inserting said segregated workpiece with an interference fit within a workpiece holder.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
57 words
A method for inserting workpieces in a workpiece holder, comprising the steps of: supplying workpieces serially along a feed track to an anvil, forming and conditioning said workpieces against said anvil, individually segregating a formed and conditioned workpiece from the remainder of said workpieces, and inserting said segregated workpiece with an interference fit within a workpiece holder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method as recited in claim 6, and further including the steps of: positively urging said segregated workpiece into a collet, using said collet to position said segregated workpiece adjacent to said workpiece holder, and said step of inserting further includes the step of transfering said segregated workpiece from said collet to said workpiece holder.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for inserting workpieces having substantially cylindrical-shaped body portions in a workpiece holder, comprising the steps of: supplying said workpieces serially along a feed track to a work station, forming and conditioning said workpieces by applying a radially directed force successively against said cylindrical body portions of each of said workpieces to cause the same to become elliptically configured, individually segregating a formed and conditioned workpiece from the remainder of said workpieces, transferring each of said segregated workpieces from said work station to said workpiece holder, and inserting each of said segregated workpieces with an interference fit within said workpiece holder.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for inserting workpieces having substantially cylindrical-shaped body portions in a workpiece holder, comprising the steps of: supplying said workpieces serially along a feed track to a work station, forming and conditioning said workpieces by applying a radially directed force successively against said cylindrical body portions of each of said workpieces to cause the same to become elliptically configured, individually segregating a formed and conditioned workpiece from the remainder of said workpieces, transferring each of said segregated workpieces from said work station to said workpiece holder, and inserting each of said segregated workpieces with an interference fit within said workpiece holder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method as recited in claim 8, wherein said step of forming and conditioning said workpieces by applying a radially-directed force thereagainst includes: compressing said cylindrical body portion of each of said workpieces between an anvil and a diametrically opposed relatively movable force applying member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method as recited in claim 8, further including the step of: positively urging each of said segregated workpieces successively into a collet movable between said work station and said workpiece holder and wherein said step of inserting includes the step of transfeRring said segregated workpiece from said collet to said workpiece holder.
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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |