US3852865A
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Semi automatic electronic component assembler
Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc
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Filing: 1973-10-30
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1993-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A semi-automatic assembler for manually inserted electronic components having a control for positioning the workpiece, identifying the component to be used from a plurality of component bins, indicating the location on the workpiece where the component is to be inserted and its proper orientation, and positioning the cut and clinch assembly by rotation for the component orientation. After the manual insertion of the component into the workpiece, a control is activated to automatically cut and clinch the component lead ends.
Inventors
- 👤 P Ragard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:50
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/0053; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5176; Y10T29/5177; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53004; Y10T29/53087; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174; Y10T29/5327; Y10T29/53478; Y10T29/53522
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
28 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said means for positioning includes means for holding said workpiece and means to move said holding means in a single plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said orientation indicating means includes means for projecting at said fixed point an image indicating the location and orientation of the component to be inserted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as in claim 1 including a plurality of supply sources'' means movable relative to said supply indicating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said cutting and clinching means is rotated by said control means to an angular position corresponding to the orientation indicated by said orientation indicating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as in claim 5 wherein said fixed point lies on the axis of rotation of said cutting and clinching means.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
108 words
A device for assembling manually inserted electrical components having a plurality of leads extending from a single side to a circuit board comprising: means for positioning said circuit board in a plane defined by said circuit board relative to a fixed point; means for indicating on said circuit board said fixed point and the orientation of said component to be manually inserted relative to said fixed point; means rotatably mounted below the plane of said circuit board at said fixed point for cutting and clinching said leads of said inserted electrical component; and means for controlling said positioning means, said indicating means and said cutting and clinching means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device as in claim 7 wherein said indicating means includes a light source, means for producing a plurality of images which indicate the location of said fixed point and said component orientation and means for projecting any one of said plurality of images on said circuit board at a time.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as in claim 8 wherein said image producing means includes a template with a plurality of apertures, one for each of said plurality of images, and means for positioning said template to select said one image to be projected.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
A device as in claim 7 wherein said cutting and clinching means includes an anvil assembly, means supporting said anvil assembly for rotational and vertical movement, means for rotating said anvil assembly to a desired angular position, and means for raising said anvil Assembly for cutting and clinching and lowering said anvil assembly for circuit board positioning.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as in claim 10 wherein said rotating means includes a gear driven by said control means and said raising and lowering means includes a piston.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device as in claim 10 wherein said anvil assembly includes at least three cutting and clinching means and means for moving said lead cutting and clinching means relative to said anvil assembly to cut and clinch said component''s leads.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as in claim 12 wherein said lead cutting and clinching means are in two groups mounted facing each other interlaced so as to clinch adjacent component leads in opposite directions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as in claim 12 wherein said anvil assembly includes a plurality of coplanar apertures for receiving said component''s leads and means below said apertures for carrying severed lead portions away from said anvil assembly.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for cutting and clinching leads of electron components projecting beneath a circuit board comprising: an anvil assembly; means supporting said anvil assembly for rotational and vertical movement; means for rotating said anvil assembly to a desired angular position; means for vertical movement of said anvil assembly; at least three cutting and clinching means mounted to said anvil assembly; and means for moving said cutting and clinching means relative to said anvil assembly to cut and clinch said component''s leads.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus as in claim 15 wherein said cutting and clinching means are in two groups mounted facing each other interlaced so as to clinch adjacent component leads in opposite directions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
68 words
An apparatus as in claim 16 wherein said cutting and clinching means are linked to the other members of their group, and wherein said cut and clinch movement means includes a pair of arms pivotally mounted to said anvil assembly, each arm having one end connected to one of said groups and an actuator means for moving said arms to pivot and move said cutting and clinching means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as in claim 15 wherein said anvil assembly includes a plurality of coplanar apertures for receiving said component''s leads and means below said apertures for carrying severed lead portions away from said anvil assembly.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
An apparatus as in claim 15 wherein said support means includes a first gear to which said anvil assembly is mounted for rotational movement therewith and vertical movement relative thereto, and said rotating means includes a second gear to drive said first gear to said desired position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
45 words
An apparatus as in claim 19 wherein said support means includes a piston mounted to said first gear and received in a chamber in said anvil assembly and said vertical movement means includes a fluid source for moving said anvil assembly relative to said piston.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus as in claim 17 wherein said actuator means includes a pneumatic cylinder, a member rotatably mounted to said cylinder for rotational movement with said support means and vertical movement relative to said support means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus as in claim 21 wherein said other end of said arms is bevelled so that vertical movement of said member is translated to horizontal movement of said other end of said arms.
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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |