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Film mounted electronic component insertion machine
Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-05
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-07-05
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for severing electronic components from a film strip upon which they are mounted; for bending the leads of the component; and for inserting the components into a circuit board.
Inventors
- 👤 P Ragard
- 👤 J Paton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:59
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; H05K13/0417; H05K13/0426; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5147; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53004; Y10T29/53017; Y10T29/53026; Y10T29/5303; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174; Y10T29/53183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
An apparatus for processing filmstrip mounted electronic components, each having a body portion and leads extending from opposite sides thereof comprising: severing means for separating said component from said filmstrip; feed means adapted to engage said filmstrip for transporting said film mounted components to said severing means; forming means for bending said leads at substantially right angles to the axis of said separated component; and driver means for driving said bend leads into apertures in a circuit board.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
An apparatus for processing filmstrip mounted electronic components, each having a body portion and leads extending from opposite sides thereof comprising: severing means for separating said component from said filmstrip; feed means adapted to engage said filmstrip for transporting said film mounted components to said severing means; forming means for bending said leads at substantially right angles to the axis of said separated component; and driver means for driving said bend leads into apertures in a circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said feed means transports one electronic component at a time.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as in claim 2 further including control means for activating said feed means, severing means, forming means, and driver means in a cyclic relation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said filmstrip contains indicia of a defective component and said control means includes sensor means for detecting said defect indicia.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus as in claim 4 wherein said control means actuates said feed means twice in response to a defect signal from said sensor means to prevent insertion of said defective component.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
90 words
An apparatus for inserting filmstrip mounted electronic components having a body portion and leads extending from opposite sides thereof into apertures in a circuit board comprising: support means adapted to receive said film and support said component; feed means for engaging and advancing said film so as to provide one component at a time to said support means; severing means for separating said component from said filmstrip; forming means for deforming said leads to produce a generally L-shaped leads; and driver means for driving said L-shaped leads into said apertures.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
90 words
An apparatus for inserting filmstrip mounted electronic components having a body portion and leads extending from opposite sides thereof into apertures in a circuit board comprising: support means adapted to receive said film and support said component; feed means for engaging and advancing said film so as to provide one component at a time to said support means; severing means for separating said component from said filmstrip; forming means for deforming said leads to produce a generally L-shaped leads; and driver means for driving said L-shaped leads into said apertures.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus as in claim 6 including support driver means for moving said support means to an operative position for feeding, severing and forming and to an inoperative position during driving.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
An apparatus as in claim 7 wherein: said driver means includes a slot adapted to receive said component''s body portion; said forming means includes a plurality of grooves adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of leads to be deformed; and said component being supported by said driver means and said forming means when said support means occupies said inoperative position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as in claim 7 further including control means for activating said feed means, support drive means, severing means, forming means and driver means in a cyclic relationship.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus as in claim 9 wherein said filmstrip contains indicia of a defective component and said control means includes sensor means for detecting said defect indicia.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus as in claim 10 wherein said control means actuates said feed means twice in response to a defect signal from said sensor means to prevent insertion of said defective component.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as in claim 10 wherein said defect indicia is a defect aperture and said sensor means comprises a pneumatic source and a pneumatic sensor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as in claim 10 wherein said defect indicia is a defect aperture and said sensor means comprises a light source and a photo cell.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
64 words
An apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said support means comprises: a horizontal carriage adapted to receive said film and support said component; and vertical support members secured at opposite ends of said carriage adapted to receive said filmstrip therebetween and adapted to pivotally mount said carriage to a housing; said carriage having a horizontal slot adapted to receive and support said component''s bodies.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
45 words
An apparatus as in claim 14 wherein: said horizontal carriage includes two vertical slots, one on each side of said horizontal slot; said component''s body being supported by said horizontal slot and said leads traversing said vertical slots and being supported bY said horizontal carriage.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
61 words
An apparatus as in claim 15 with said horizontal slot each being adapted to receive a severing means and a forming means such that said component leads are severed from said film at the horizontal edges of said vertical slots closest to said vertical support members, and deformed about the horizontal edges of said vertical slots closest to said horizontal slots.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
61 words
An apparatus as in claim 16 wherein: said driver means includes a slot adapted to receive said component''s body portion; said forming means includes a plurality of vertical grooves adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of leads to be deformed; and said component being supported by said driver means and said forming means when said support means occupies said inoperative position.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
48 words
An apparatus as in claim 16 wherein said component leads terminate on said filmstrip and said body portion lies in an aperture in said filmstrip; said horizontal edges of said carriage''s vertical slots closest to said vertical support members being separated by the width of said filmstrip aperture.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as in claim 18 wherein said driver means, severing means and forming means are adapted to fit within said filmstrip aperture.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus as in claim 14 wherein said feed means comprises a pair of sprocket wheels for supporting said filmstrip at its edges and advancing said filmstrip by the engagement of said filmstrip''s sprocket apertures.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
62 words
An apparatus as in claim 6 wherein said severing means and said forming means comprises a single tool, and wherein said support means includes a slot adapted to receive said severing and forming tool such that said component leads are severed from said film at a first lateral edge of said slot and deformed about a second lateral edge of said slot.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |