US3887982A
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Substrate loader
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1974-07-31
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Granted: 1975-06-10
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Expires: 1994-07-31
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for automatically loading ceramic substrates of the type carrying integrated electronic circuits on clip-type terminals. Terminal strip feed means indexes a number of cliptype terminals to a loading zone and ceramic substrate feed means positions a ceramic substrate adjacent the terminals. A pusher moves the substrate laterally to engage one edge of the substrate with the clip-type terminals so that each terminal is in physical contact with a metallic contact pad on the edge of the substrate. Subsequently, solder connections between the terminals and tabs may be formed.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Delisle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:44
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/0061; H05K13/04; H05K13/046; H05K13/0465; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5136; Y10T29/5137; Y10T29/5142; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53313; Y10T29/53383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
Substrate loading apparatus including a terminal feed path for a carrier strip having a number of clip-type terminals extending therefrom, means for loading successive substrates on terminals on the carrier strip located in a work zone, feed means for incrementally indexing the carrier strip along the feed path, and means located adjacent the feed path upstream from the first named means for blanking a selected number of terminals from the carrier strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
Substrate loading apparatus including a terminal feed path for a carrier strip having a number of clip-type terminals extending therefrom, means for loading successive substrates on terminals on the carrier strip located in a work zone, feed means for incrementally indexing the carrier strip along the feed path, and means located adjacent the feed path upstream from the first named means for blanking a selected number of terminals from the carrier strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said means for blanking selected terminals from the carrier strip includes plurality of cutter knives on the apparatus, and drive means selectively engagable with a number of said knives and operable to move such knives into engagement with terminals on the carrier strip to blank the same from the carrier strip.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1978-06-09 | 1978-12-09 | 1979-06-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-09 | 1982-12-09 | 1983-06-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-09 | 1986-12-09 | 1987-06-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |