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Automatic taping machine
Assignee: National Semiconductor Corp
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Filing: 1978-04-19
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Granted: 1980-03-18
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Expires: 1998-04-19
Abstract
Abstract An automatic taping machine for automatically applying tapes to lead frames includes a lead frame feeding mechanism and a tape feeding mechanism with an automatic cutter and applying mechanism for automatically cutting and applying strips of tape to the lead frame. The cutting mechanism is adapted to eliminate the waste in tape and utilizes the entire roll of tape fed to it and includes feeders for feeding tape from both sides to a double cutter head which cuts strips of tape across the entire width of the tapes and includes a vacuum holder for holding the tape to a face of the cutter head for then applying the tape to the lead frames. The frames are advanced through the mechanism and the tapes applied and then fed through a heating press for heating the tape and securing it in place on the lead frames.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl E. Bernardi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:31
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P72/00; H10P72/04; H10P72/0446; H10P72/0442; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/12; Y10T156/1317; Y10T156/1322; Y10T156/1339
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
An apparatus for applying a securing tape to a lead frame, said apparatus comprising: a support surface for supporting a lead frame; feeding means for feeding lead frames across said support surface; a tape cutting and applying assembly disposed above said support surface and including a stationary cutting block having a fixed cutting edge, tape feeding means for feeding a tape a predetermined distance beyond said cutting edge, and a vertically movable cutting head including a movable cutting edge movable past said fixed cutting edge for cutting a strip from a tape and applying said strip to lead frame on said support surface, said cutting head includes a pressure face extending outward from said movable cutting edge, said grasping means comprises vacuum ports in said pressure face, and a movable cutting gate movable into and out of a position adjacent said fixed cutting edge and including stop means for stopping said tape said predetermined distance beyond said cutting edge, and a support surface for supporting said strip of tape ahead of said cutting head until grasped by said grasping means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
180 words
An apparatus for applying a securing tape to a lead frame, said apparatus comprising: a support surface for supporting a lead frame; feeding means for feeding lead frames across said support surface; a tape cutting and applying assembly disposed above said support surface and including a stationary cutting block having a fixed cutting edge, tape feeding means for feeding a tape a predetermined distance beyond said cutting edge, and a vertically movable cutting head including a movable cutting edge movable past said fixed cutting edge for cutting a strip from a tape and applying said strip to lead frame on said support surface, said cutting head includes a pressure face extending outward from said movable cutting edge, said grasping means comprises vacuum ports in said pressure face, and a movable cutting gate movable into and out of a position adjacent said fixed cutting edge and including stop means for stopping said tape said predetermined distance beyond said cutting edge, and a support surface for supporting said strip of tape ahead of said cutting head until grasped by said grasping means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the feeding means for feeding said lead frames comprises an indexing mechanism for indexing said lead frames a single frame at a time into position under said cutting head, said indexing means including a reciprocating carriage for engaging and advancing the lead frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said indexing means includes first cam means for driving said cam forward and second cam means for activating said engaging means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said engaging means comprises pin means cammed into apertures in said lead frame prior to the advancing stroke and retracted from said lead frame prior to said return stroke.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
223 words
An apparatus for applying a securing tape to a lead frame, said apparatus comprising: a support surface for supporting a lead frame; feeding means for feeding lead frames across said support surface comprising an indexing mechanism for indexing said lead frames a single frame at a time into position under said cutting head, including a reciprocating carriage having pin means for engaging and advancing the lead frame, first cam means for driving said carriage forward, and second cam means for camming said pin means into apertures in said lead frame prior to the advancing stroke and retracting said pin means from said lead frame prior to said return stroke, said carriage comprising a cylindrical block mounted within a bore in a housing for reciprocation therein with said first cam means for driving said cylindrical block in a forward stroke and spring means for returning said block on the return stroke, and a tape cutting and applying assembly disposed above said support surface and including a stationary cutting block having a fixed cutting edge, tape feeding means for feeding a tape a predetermined distance beyond said cutting edge, and a vertically movable cutting head including a movable cutting edge movable past said fixed cutting edge for cutting a strip from a tape and applying said strip to a lead frame on said support surface.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
223 words
An apparatus for applying a securing tape to a lead frame, said apparatus comprising: a support surface for supporting a lead frame; feeding means for feeding lead frames across said support surface comprising an indexing mechanism for indexing said lead frames a single frame at a time into position under said cutting head, including a reciprocating carriage having pin means for engaging and advancing the lead frame, first cam means for driving said carriage forward, and second cam means for camming said pin means into apertures in said lead frame prior to the advancing stroke and retracting said pin means from said lead frame prior to said return stroke, said carriage comprising a cylindrical block mounted within a bore in a housing for reciprocation therein with said first cam means for driving said cylindrical block in a forward stroke and spring means for returning said block on the return stroke, and a tape cutting and applying assembly disposed above said support surface and including a stationary cutting block having a fixed cutting edge, tape feeding means for feeding a tape a predetermined distance beyond said cutting edge, and a vertically movable cutting head including a movable cutting edge movable past said fixed cutting edge for cutting a strip from a tape and applying said strip to a lead frame on said support surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said engaging mechanism includes a tilt plate actuated by said second cam means for advancing said pin means into engagement with said apertures in said lead frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 6, including clamp means for clamping said lead frame into position at the end of each advance stroke.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tape is fed through said apparatus transverse to the lead frames.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
144 words
An apparatus for applying a securing tape to a lead frame, said apparatus comprising: a support surface for supporting a lead frame; feeding means for feeding lead frames across said support surface; a tape cutting and applying assembly disposed above said support surface and including a stationary cutting block having a fixed cutting edge, tape feeding means for feeding a tape a predetermined distance beyond said cutting edge, and a vertically movable cutting head including a movable cutting edge movable past said fixed cutting edge for cutting a strip from a tape and applying said strip to a lead frame on said support surface wherein said tape cutting assembly includes a double cutting head and said tape feeding means includes means for feeding tape transverse to the lead frames from separate rolls on opposite sides of said cutting head directly to said cutting head.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
144 words
An apparatus for applying a securing tape to a lead frame, said apparatus comprising: a support surface for supporting a lead frame; feeding means for feeding lead frames across said support surface; a tape cutting and applying assembly disposed above said support surface and including a stationary cutting block having a fixed cutting edge, tape feeding means for feeding a tape a predetermined distance beyond said cutting edge, and a vertically movable cutting head including a movable cutting edge movable past said fixed cutting edge for cutting a strip from a tape and applying said strip to a lead frame on said support surface wherein said tape cutting assembly includes a double cutting head and said tape feeding means includes means for feeding tape transverse to the lead frames from separate rolls on opposite sides of said cutting head directly to said cutting head.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said cutting head is adapted to cut the entire width of said tape fed thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said tape feeding mechanism includes intermittent feeding apparatus.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said intermittent feeding apparatus includes a capstan roller and a pinch roller for each tape and an oscillating arm connected to said feed roller by intermittent clutch means for intermittently driving said capstan roller.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said oscillating arm is driven in the drive direction by means of a spring and in the return direction by means of a cam.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said advance or oscillating arm is adjustable in stroke by means of an adjustable stop means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 14, including a cutter gate disposed below said cutter head, and cutter gate operating mechanism for maintaining said gate below said cutter head until strips of tape are cut from said tapes, and thereafter operative to move said gate out of position in front of said cutter head during the downward stroke thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 15, wherein said cutter gate and said cutter head are driven from a common motor, each driven by separate cam means in timed relationship.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 15, including a pressure head and a high temperature heat block disposed adjacent to said cutting and applying mechanism and timed to apply heat and pressure to said strips of tape applied to said lead frames as said lead frames are fed therethrough.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 16, wherein said pressure head is timed to operate with said cutting and applying head.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 15, wherein said cutting gate is pivotally supported on said housing and is actuated into and out of position by means of a rack and pinion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said lead frames are fed from one reel to another in a continuous strip.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 19, including first reel means for taking out a strip of paper wound on said first reel of lead frame and a second reel of paper strip for winding onto said second reel of lead frame.
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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) | 1983-03-18 | 1983-09-17 | 1984-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-18 | 1987-09-17 | 1988-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-18 | 1991-09-17 | 1992-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |