Method and apparatus for dispensing components from vertical stack
CA 1303244 C · Owner: International Business Machines Corporation · Inventors: Whitehead, Verlon E.; Hunt, Ronald E.
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Abstract, A method and apparatus are provided for positioning electronic components, such as surface-mounted chips or the like, for subsequent placement on circuit board. Support means disposes a plurality of such components in a stack adjacent the board. Stripping means in slidable engagement with the support means sequentially urges each chip in the stack transversely from a first position therein to a second position opposing a corresponding desired site on the board where the chip is to be placed. The support means includes a mounting block having connector means for releasable interconnection of the positioning apparatus to a top plate. Chamber means maintain the chip at the second …
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- Granted June 9, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 9, 2009.
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