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Method for repairing interconnect interruptions
Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
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Filing: 1989-03-23
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Granted: 1990-04-03
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Expires: 2009-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms. Congruent preforms that bridge an interconnect interruption are utilized for repairing interconnects whose width lies in the range from 50 through 70 μm and whose course is fashioned meander-like. Interconnects having a width of about 150 μm can be repaired with previous repair methods. Due to miniaturization of the interconnects, a special method for monitoring the congruent alignment between the preform and the interconnect at the location of the interruption as well as for monitoring the symmetrical bridging of an interconnect interruption is needed. This monitoring method occurs by monitoring with video camera, whereby the location of the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof, a preform that is congruent therewith, and the positioning of this preform relative to the interconnect interruption are viewed at different positions. The preform is held, aligned and positioned with only a single suction electrode from the time it is punched out until the time of the joining on the interconnect.
Inventors
- 👤 Guenter Dederer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:22
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/22; H05K3/225; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/0266; H05K1/0269; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10227; H05K2201/1028; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/11; H05K2203/1115; H05K2203/16; H05K2203/166; H05K2203/17; H05K2203/173; H05K3/30; H05K3/32; H05K3/328; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49155; Y10T29/49718; Y10T29/49732; Y10T29/49742
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of: viewing each of the following with at least one black/white video camera of first, second and third black/white cameras, respectively; a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof, a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof by comparing the images of the first and second video cameras; positioning of the preform relative to the interconnect interruption by comparing the images of the first and third video cameras; comparing the images of the first, second and third black/white video cameras on a color monitor to whose three color inputs have connected the black/white video cameras in alternation between the first and second cameras or the first and third cameras.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
168 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of: viewing each of the following with at least one black/white video camera of first, second and third black/white cameras, respectively; a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof, a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof by comparing the images of the first and second video cameras; positioning of the preform relative to the interconnect interruption by comparing the images of the first and third video cameras; comparing the images of the first, second and third black/white video cameras on a color monitor to whose three color inputs have connected the black/white video cameras in alternation between the first and second cameras or the first and third cameras.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein a threepart electrode head having a central, rotatable suction electrode centrally holds the preform and the preform is positioned relative to the interconnect interruption by turning the suction electrode and/or moving the threepart electrode head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method according to claim 3, wherein a variety of preforms for different interconnect geometries are available in at least one press tool for being picked up by the suction electrode.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
141 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of: viewing first and second images in a first comparison microscope and first and third images in a second comparison microscope; the fine image being a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof, the second image being a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, the third image being a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof by comparing the first and second images in the first comparison microscope; positioning of the preform relative to the interconnect interruption by comparing the first and third images in the second comparison microscope.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
141 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of: viewing first and second images in a first comparison microscope and first and third images in a second comparison microscope; the fine image being a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof, the second image being a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, the third image being a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof by comparing the first and second images in the first comparison microscope; positioning of the preform relative to the interconnect interruption by comparing the first and third images in the second comparison microscope.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein a first color input of the color monitor is connected to the first video camera and a second color input of the color monitor is alternately connected to the second and third video cameras.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 5, wherein a fourth video camera is provided for viewing the preform lowered onto the interconnect interruption and for monitoring the weld.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
178 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of: viewing with a first black/white video camera a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof, viewing with a second black/white video camera a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, viewing with a third black/white video camera a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof by comparing the images of the first and second video cameras; positioning of the preform relative tot he interconnect interruption by comparing the images of the first and third video cameras; comparing the images of the first, second and third black/white video cameras on a color monitor, a first color input of the color monitor being connected to the first video camera and a second color input of the color monitor being alternately connected to the second and third video cameras.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
178 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of: viewing with a first black/white video camera a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof, viewing with a second black/white video camera a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, viewing with a third black/white video camera a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof by comparing the images of the first and second video cameras; positioning of the preform relative tot he interconnect interruption by comparing the images of the first and third video cameras; comparing the images of the first, second and third black/white video cameras on a color monitor, a first color input of the color monitor being connected to the first video camera and a second color input of the color monitor being alternately connected to the second and third video cameras.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method according to claim 7, wherein a three-part electrode head having a central, rotatable suction electrode centrally holds the preform and the preform is positioned relative to the interconnect interruption by turning the suction electrode and/or moving the threepart electrode head.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method according to claim 8, wherein a variety of preforms for different interconnect geometries are available in at least one press tool for being picked up by the suction electrode.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
143 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of providing at least a first and a second comparison microscope; viewing to provide a first image a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof; viewing to provide a second image a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, viewing to provide a third image with a third black/white video camera a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof by comparing the first and second images in the first comparison microscope; positioning of the preform relative to the interconnect interruption by comparing the first and third images in the second comparison microscope.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
143 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of providing at least a first and a second comparison microscope; viewing to provide a first image a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof; viewing to provide a second image a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, viewing to provide a third image with a third black/white video camera a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof by comparing the first and second images in the first comparison microscope; positioning of the preform relative to the interconnect interruption by comparing the first and third images in the second comparison microscope.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method according to claim 7, wherein a fourth video camera is provided for viewing the preform lowered onto the interconnect interruption and for monitoring the weld and is connected to a third input of the color monitor.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
211 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of: viewing with a first black/white video camera a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof, viewing with a second black/white video camera a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, viewing with a third black/white video camera a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof by comparing the images of the first and second video cameras; positioning of the preform relative to the interconnect interruption by comparing the images of the first and third video cameras; comparing the images of the first, second and third black/white video cameras on a color monitor, a first color input of the color monitor being connected to the first video camera and a second color input of the color monitor being alternately connected to the second and third video cameras; viewing with a fourth video camera the preform lowered onto the interconnect interruption and for monitoring the weld, a third color input of the color monitor being connected to the fourth video camera.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
211 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of: viewing with a first black/white video camera a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof, viewing with a second black/white video camera a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, viewing with a third black/white video camera a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereof by comparing the images of the first and second video cameras; positioning of the preform relative to the interconnect interruption by comparing the images of the first and third video cameras; comparing the images of the first, second and third black/white video cameras on a color monitor, a first color input of the color monitor being connected to the first video camera and a second color input of the color monitor being alternately connected to the second and third video cameras; viewing with a fourth video camera the preform lowered onto the interconnect interruption and for monitoring the weld, a third color input of the color monitor being connected to the fourth video camera.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method according to claim 12, wherein a three-part electrode head having a central, rotatable suction electrode centrally holds the preform and the preform is positioned relative to the interconnect interruption by turning the suction electrode and/or moving the three-part electrode head.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method according to claim 13, wherein a variety of preforms for different interconnect geometries are available in at least one press toll for being picked up by the suction electrode.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
135 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of: viewing to provide a first image a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof, viewing to provide a second image a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, viewing to provide a third image a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereby comparing the first and second images in the first comparison microscope positioning of the preform relative to the interconnect interruption by comparing the images in the second comparison microscope; viewing with a stereo microscope the preform lowered onto the interconnect interruption.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
135 words
A method for repairing interconnect interruptions with congruent preforms, whereby these preforms are joined to the interconnect at both sides of the interconnect interruptions with resistance heating, comprising the steps of: viewing to provide a first image a location of the interconnect interruption and an environment thereof, viewing to provide a second image a preform congruent with the interconnect interruption and, viewing to provide a third image a positioning of the preform with respect to the interconnect interruption; monitoring the congruency of the preform and interconnect at the interconnect interruption and the environment thereby comparing the first and second images in the first comparison microscope positioning of the preform relative to the interconnect interruption by comparing the images in the second comparison microscope; viewing with a stereo microscope the preform lowered onto the interconnect interruption.
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