Lead straightening of leaded packaged electronic components

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure, Leads of a leaded component are straightened by bending the leads outward past the yield point of the lead material and then, bending the leads inward past the yield. In a particular arrangement a component rests with the lower or outer ends of the leads in transverse grooves in sliding members. The sliding members are moved outward, bending the leads outward. The component is then pushed up between comb members having inner end surfaces with ribs and grooves. The leads move up in the grooves and are bent inward.