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    • 专利摘要:
    Provided is a component tape feeder apparatus comprising a single output module, a single component exposure module, operably connected to the single output module, and, a plurality of input modules, wherein each input module of the plurality of input modules is operably connected to the single exposure module. A corresponding method of feeding electronic components includes supplying a plurality of component tapes housing electronic components to the single exposure module, wherein the supplying involves receiving and forwarding of the plurality of component tapes by the plurality of input modules.
    公开号:SE534456C2
    申请号:SE0950364
    申请日:2007-09-21
    公开日:2011-08-30
    发明作者:Peter Davis；Dean Tarrant；Michael Summers
    申请人:Hover Davis Inc；
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    专利说明:

    10 l5 20 25 30 534 456 to load a new component tape. This limits the number of types of components that can be provided by the feeder and increases the difficulty and time required to provide additional component bands to the same picking point. Therefore, there is a need for an improved feeder which overcomes the aforementioned shortcomings.
    Summary of the Invention A first aspect of the present invention provides a component belt feeder comprising: at least two input modules, each of the input modules being arranged to receive and drive a separate component belt; a single component exposure module positioned within said component belt feeder to expose a component housed within said separate component belts that has been received and driven by any of said at least two input modules; and a single output module arranged to remove said received and propelled component belts from said feeder.
    A second aspect of the present invention provides a component belt feeder device comprising: a single output module; a single component exposure module operatively connected to said single output module; and a plurality of input modules, each of the input modules of said plurality of input modules being operatively connected to said single component display module.
    A third aspect of the present invention provides a method of feeding electronic components wherein said method comprises: providing a component belt feeder, said feeder comprising a plurality of input modules, each of the input modules of said plurality of input modules being operatively connected to a single component module, and further wherein said single component exposure module is operatively connected to a single output module; providing a number of component bands which house electronic components of said single exposure module, said providing comprising receiving and forwarding said number of component bands through said number of input modules; extracting said electronic components housed by said band ertal component band 10 15 20 25 534 456 through said single exposure module; and outputting said plurality of component belts from said component belt feeder by means of a single output module.
    Brief Description of the Drawings Some embodiments of this invention will be described in detail, with reference to the following references, the same reference numerals referring to the same units, in which: Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a component belt feeder, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. .
    Figure 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 3 shows a side view of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device having a removed housing. in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 4 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an input module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 5 shows a top view of an embodiment of an input module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 6 shows a side view of an embodiment of an input module having a portion of the housing removed to expose internal components, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 7 shows a top view of an embodiment of an input module having the control unit removed, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 8 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an exposure module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Figure 9 shows a side view of an embodiment of an exposure module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 10 shows a top view of an embodiment of an exposure module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 11 shows a bottom view of an embodiment of an exposure module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 12 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an output module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 13 shows a front view of an embodiment of an output module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 14 shows a side view of an embodiment of an output module having a portion of the housing removed to expose internal components, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 15 shows a side view of an embodiment of a first component belt just before initial insertion into an embodiment of a first input module of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 16 shows a top view of an embodiment of the first component belt just before initial insertion into an embodiment of the first input module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 17 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the first component belt which is initially inserted into an embodiment of the first input module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 18 shows a top view of an embodiment of the first component belt which is initially inserted into an embodiment of the first input module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Figure 19 shows a side view of an embodiment of the first component belt as it has initially just been inserted into an embodiment of the first input module of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. .
    Figure 20 shows a top view of an embodiment of the first component belt as it has initially just continued into an embodiment of the first input module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 21 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the first component belt when it has initially just been inserted into an embodiment of the first input module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 22 shows a side view of an embodiment of the first component belt after it has been propelled from an embodiment of the first input module to an embodiment of an exposure module of an embodiment of a component belt feeder having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. invention.
    Figure 23 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the first component band just before it arrives at an embodiment of an exposure module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 24 shows a top view of an embodiment of the first component strip just before it arrives at an embodiment of an exposure module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 25 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the first component band just after it has arrived at an embodiment of an exposure module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 26 shows a top view of an embodiment of the first component belt just after it has arrived at an embodiment of a belt engaging element of an embodiment of an exposure module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Figure 27 shows a side view of an embodiment of the first component belt after it has arrived at an embodiment of an exposure module of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. .
    Figure 28 shows a top view of an embodiment of the first component belt after it has arrived at an embodiment of the belt engaging element of an embodiment of an exposure module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 29 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the first component belt which initially arrives at an embodiment of an output module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 30 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the first component belt arriving at an embodiment of an output module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 31 shows a side view of an embodiment of the first component belt which is discharged after arriving at an embodiment of an output module of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 32 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the first component belt which is discharged after it has arrived at an embodiment of an output module, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 33 shows a side view of an embodiment of the first component belt which is fed through an embodiment of a component belt feeder device and is discharged by means of an embodiment of an output module and also of an embodiment of a second component belt just before initial insertion into an embodiment of a second input module. the component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 34 shows a side view of an embodiment of the first component belt which is fed through an embodiment of a component belt feeder device and is discharged by means of an embodiment of an output module and also of an embodiment of the second component belt which follows initial insertion. in an embodiment of the second input module of the component belt feeder device having a removed housing e, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 35 shows a side view of an embodiment of the first component belt which is fed through an embodiment of a component belt feeder device and is discharged by means of an embodiment of an exhaust module and also of an embodiment of the second component belt which follows propulsion from an embodiment of the second input module of the component belt feeder device having a removed housing e, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 36 shows a side view of an embodiment of the propelled rear end of the first component belt approaching an embodiment of the first input module and also of an embodiment of the second component belt following feeding from an embodiment of the second input module of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 37 shows a side view of an embodiment of the propelled rear end of the first component belt moving through an embodiment of a component belt feeder device and also of the second component belt after it has been driven from an embodiment of the second input module of the component belt feeder device having a removed housing e, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 38 shows a side view of an embodiment of the second component belt which, after being driven from an embodiment of the second input module and the output of one end of the first component belt from an embodiment of an output module of an embodiment of a component belt feeder having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 39 shows a side view of an embodiment of the second component band after it has been propelled from an embodiment of the second input module to an embodiment of an exposure module following exhaustive output of the first component band (shown in Figure 39). 38) of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 40 shows a side view of an embodiment of the second component belt after it has arrived at an embodiment of an exposure module of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 41 shows a side view of an embodiment of the second component belt which is discharged after arriving at an embodiment of an output module of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 42 shows a side view of an embodiment of the second component belt which is fed through an embodiment of a component belt feeder device and is discharged by means of an embodiment of an output module and also of an embodiment of a third component belt just before initial insertion into an embodiment of the first input module of the component belt feeder having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 43 shows a side view of an embodiment of the second component belt which is fed through an embodiment of a component belt feeder device and is discharged by means of an embodiment of an output module and also of an embodiment of a third component belt which follows feeding from an embodiment of the first input module of the component belt feeder. having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 44 shows a side view of an embodiment of a first component belt fed in a reverse direction through an embodiment of an output module and an embodiment of a first input module of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device and also of an embodiment of a second component belt following forward propulsion. from an embodiment of a second input module of the component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Figure 45 shows a side view of an embodiment of a first component belt fed in a reversed direction past an embodiment of an exposure module and through an embodiment of a first input module of an embodiment of an embodiment of a component belt feeder and also of an embodiment of a second component belt following forward propulsion from an embodiment of a second input module of the component belt feeder device having a removed housing e, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 46 shows a side view of an embodiment of a first component belt which is fed in a reverse direction past a front end of an embodiment of a second component belt which follows the propulsion of the second component belt from an embodiment of a second input module and in which the first component belt also reverse fed through an embodiment of a first input module of an embodiment of a component tape feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 47 shows a side view of an embodiment of the second component belt which is fed through an embodiment of a component belt feeder device and just before it arrives at an embodiment of an exposure module of the component belt feeder device and also of an embodiment of the first component belt following a reverse propulsion by a embodiment of the first input module of the component belt feeder device having a removed housing, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 48 shows a side view of an embodiment of the second component belt which is fed through an embodiment of a component belt feeder device and just before it arrives at an embodiment of an exposure module of the component belt feeder device and also of an embodiment of the first component belt following a reverse propulsion by means of a embodiment of the first input module of the component belt feeder device having a removed housing e, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 49 shows a side view of an embodiment of the second component belt which is fed through an embodiment of a component belt feeder device and is discharged by means of an embodiment of an output module of the component belt feeder device and also of an embodiment of the first component belt which follows reverse propulsion by means of an embodiment of the first input module of the component belt feeder device having a removed housing e, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 50 shows a side view of an embodiment of a component strip, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Figure 51 shows a top view of an embodiment of a component strip, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    Detailed Description of the Invention Although certain embodiments of the present invention will be shown and described in detail, it is to be understood that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the appended claims. The scope of the invention will in no way be limited to the number of components, materials thereof, shape thereof, relative arrangement thereof and so on, but is shown only as an example of an embodiment. The features and advantages of the present invention are illustrated in detail in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals referring to the same elements throughout the drawings.
    As a preface to the detailed description, it should be noted that the singular forms "en", "ett", "den" and "det", as used in this specification and the appended claims, include plural references unless the context explicitly dictates otherwise.
    We now turn to the drawings, in which Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device 10 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The feeder 10 can be used to feed and supply electronic components 12, which are included within a component belt 400 (shown in Figures 50-51), to a component deployment machine (not shown). The component tape 400 may include a cover tape 405, a base tape 404 and a plurality of compartments 406 which house electronic components 53. The component tape 400 may also include a front end 408 and a rear end 410 as well as holes 412. The holes 412 may be located on either or both sides of the component belt 400 and typically spaced apart. The baseband 404 can be clear or embossed plastic, paper or the type with blisters.
    Referring to Figure 1, a component belt feeder device 10 may include an extreme housing 14 or body that may act as a shell to enclose and protect internal components. In addition, the feeder device 10 may comprise a first end 16 and an opposite second end 18. Furthermore, embodiments of a feeder device 10 may comprise a number of component band inputs such as a first input 15 and a second input 17 through which a component band, such as the component band 400 shown in the guras 50 -51, can be entered. Furthermore, a feeder 10 may comprise a component exposure portion 19, to which components 12 of a component belt, such as belt 400, may be exposed to be extracted from the feeder 10.
    With further reference to the diagrams, Figures 2-3 show a perspective view and a side view, respectively, of an embodiment of a component belt feeder device 10 having a housing 14 removed. Thus, various internal components of the feeder 10 may be exposed to be displayed. As shown, the component belt feeder device 10 may include a plurality of input modules, such as a first input module 100 and a second input module 150. The plurality of input modules, such as a first, a first input module 100 and a second input module 150, may each be configured to receive and feed. a separate component belt, such as component belt 400. In addition, a component belt feeder 10 may include a single exposure module 200. In addition, a component belt feeder 10 may also include a single output module 300.
    The output module 300 may operate in conjunction with any of a number of input modules, such as the first and second input modules 100 and 150, for transporting the component belt 400 through the feeder 10. Furthermore, the output module 300 may be configured to remove a component belt received and driven from any of the feeders. The number of input modules 100/150 may be located near the first end 16 of the feeder 10 while the output module 300 may be located near the second end of the feeder 10. However, one may realize that the input modules, such as the input modules 100 and 150, may be located near the first end 16 of the feeder 10. those skilled in the art 10 15 20 25 30 534 456 12 that the input modules and the output module may be located anywhere within the feeder 10 so that the design of the feeder device 10 facilitates feeding and providing electronic components 12 to a component deployment machine (not shown). The provision of an electronic component 12 may include exposing the component 12, when located within a compartment 406, and moving the exposed component 12 to a location where it is accessible to a component deployment machine before extracting it from the compartment 406 and arranging it on a printed circuit board. The exposure module 200 may be located within the component belt feeder to expose an electronic component 12 housed within a component belt, such as belt 400, which has been received and fed by one of at least two input modules, such as input modules 100 and 150. Accordingly, an exposure module 200 may also be be located so that the components 12 relative to the exposure module 200 are positioned at a picking position or picking point corresponding to the appropriate component placement machine geometry and functionality. The input modules 100 and 150, the exposure module 200 and the output module 300 can be replaceable, replaceable components can be replaced by other components. a component belt feeder 10, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
    With further reference to Figures 2-3, a component belt feeder 10 may include a first channel 500 such as a lead component or guide member that may facilitate controlled and directed movement of a component belt, such as component belt 400, from the first input module 100 further into and through the feeder. In addition, a component belt feeder 10 may also include a second channel 550 such as a lead component or guide element that provides means for controlling and directing movement of a component belt, such as component belt 400, from the second input module 150 further into and through the feeder 10. The channels 500 and 550 may be combined together into a single channel 600. In addition, the channels 500, 550 and 600 may structurally interconnect the number of input modules 100/150 into a single exposure module 200 and facilitate the operational positioning and movement of a component band, such as band 400, between the input modules. 100/150 and the exposure module 200. Nevertheless, in the case of a desiccation of a feeder which may not include channels or control, the operative positioning and movement of a component band between any of a number of input modules, such as input modules 100 and 150 and the exposure module 200 operatively associated with the input and exposure structures.
    Thus, each of the input modules, such as modules 100/150, of a plurality of input modules can be operatively connected to the single component display module 200.
    In addition, the feeder 10 may be designed so that a component belt, such as belt 400, can be positioned and moved between the exposure module 200 and the exhaust module 300.
    Such positioning and movement can be facilitated by means of control properties. Thus, the single exposure module 200 of a feeder 10 may be operatively connected to the single output module 300.
    Referring to the drawings, Figures 4-5 show a perspective view and a top view, respectively, of an embodiment of an input module 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The input module 100 may include a housing 14 that provides a secure housing for internal components. In addition, the input module 100 may include a tape sensor 10 which is positioned to detect the presence and or reception of a component tape, such as tape 400. The tape sensor 10 may operate with the input module 100. Furthermore, the input module 100 may include a tape controller 115 designed to assist with the positioning of the belt through the input module 100. The control unit may comprise or function in cooperation with projections 113 which are designed to help keep a component belt in the correct position with respect to the input module 100. Furthermore, the input module 100 may comprise a drive unit 121. The drive unit may be any structure that acts to propel a component belt, such as belt 400, through an input module. For example, the drive unit 121 may be a gear-like component having teeth designed to interact with the holes 412 of a component belt 400 (shown in Figures 50-51). However, the drive unit 121 may also be a roll-like structure and may operate in conjunction with another structural unit to roll and propel a component belt 400.
    The input module 100 may be configured to receive and drive a component tape, such as tape 400. Further, the input module 100 may be configured to receive and drive a component tape, such as tape 400, in either a forward or a reverse direction. Additional component elements of an input module 100 are shown in Figure 6 which shows a side view of an embodiment of the input module 100 having a portion of the housing 114 removed to expose internal components such as a drive system 120 and an engine. 130.
    The drive system 120 may be a gear assembly designed to transmit drive power generated by a motor 130 to the drive unit 121. As shown in Figure 6, a belt groove 105 may be located and sized to securely receive an inserted component belt and may operate with the controller 115 to properly align the belt when propelled through the input module 100. The belt sensor 110 may be located so as to be exposed to the presence of a component belt, such as belt 400. The belt sensor 1 may also detect the holes 412 in the belt 400. As shown in Figure 7 showing a top view of an embodiment of an input module 100 having the controller 115 removed, thus a tape sensor 1 may be oriented to easily detect the presence of a component tape in conjunction with the input module 100. The tape sensor 110 may be communicatively connected to various devices with respect to component placement and assembly of the printed circuit board. Although only one drive unit is shown, one skilled in the art will recognize that multiple drive units 121 may be included to help drive the component belt.
    Figures 8-11 show different views of an embodiment of an exposure module 200 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The display module may include a pick-up port 210. The pick-up port may be sized and positioned to efficiently extract electronic components, such as components 12, housed by any of a number of corresponding component bands, such as a band 400 (shown in Figures 50-51). through a single exposure module. The port 210 may be configurable to facilitate extraction of the smallest to the largest electronic component 12, which may be housed within a component belt 400 which may be fed through the component belt feeder 10, or the pick port 210 may be intended for either a specific size or a range of components. 12. In addition, an exposure module 200 may include a tape engaging means 220 which may facilitate exposure of electronic components 12 housed within a component tape 400. The exposure module 200 may also include a tape sensor 230 which may be located so as to be exposed to the presence of a component tape, such as tape. 400. As shown in Figure 11, which shows a bottom view of an embodiment of an exposure module 200, a band sensor 230 can thus be oriented to easily detect the presence of a component band in interaction with the exposure module 230. The band sensor 230 may be communicatively connected to the oil units with respect to component placement and the arrangement of the printed circuit board.
    Referring further to the drawings, Figures 12-13 show a perspective view and a front view, respectively, of an embodiment of an output module 300, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The output module 300 may include a housing 314 that provides a secure housing for internal components. In addition, the output module 300 may include a belt sensor 310 positioned to detect the presence of a component belt, such as belt 400. In addition, the discharge module 300 may include a drive unit 321. The drive unit may be any structure that may act to propel a component belt, such as band 400, through an output module. For example, the drive unit 321 may be a gear-like component having teeth designed to interact with holes 412 of a component belt 400 (shown in Figures 50-51).
    However, the drive unit 321 may also be a roll-like structure and may operate in conjunction with another structural unit to roll and drive a component belt 400.
    The output module 300 may be configured to remove a component tape that has received and been driven from any of a plurality of input modules, such as modules 100/150.
    Furthermore, the output module 300 may be configured to receive and feed a component belt, such as belt 400, in either a forward direction or a backward direction.
    Additional component elements of an exhaust module 300 are shown in Figure 14, showing a side view of an embodiment of the exhaust module 300 having a portion of the housing 314 removed to expose internal components such as a drive system 320 and a motor 330. The drive system 320 may be a device of gears designed to transmit driving force generated by a motor 330 to the drive unit 321. As shown in Figures 12-14, an output module 300 may include a belt sensor 310 which may be located to be exposed to the presence of a component belt, such as belt 400. A tape sensor 310 may be oriented to easily detect the presence of a component tape in conjunction with the output module 300. The tape sensor 310 may be communicatively connected to various devices with respect to component placement and arrangement of the printed circuit board. Although only one drive unit is shown, one skilled in the art will recognize that multiple drive units 321 may be included to assist in driving the component belt. With further reference to the drawings, Figures 15-21 show views of the insertion of a first component belt 400 in an embodiment of a first input module 100 of an embodiment of a component belt feeder 10. Accordingly, a component belt 400 may be operated in a forward direction 700 toward at least one of a plurality of input modules, such as the first input module 100, of a component belt feeder device 10. A leading edge 408 or end of the first component belt may be inserted through an input, such as first input 15 shown in Figure 1, of the feeder 10. , so that when inserted, the leading edge 408 is positioned within the belt groove 105 aligned by the control unit 115 of the first input module 100. The first component belt 400 can be inserted through the groove until projections 13 come into contact with the belt 400 to assist to hold it in the correct position when the drive unit 121 engages the holes 412 of the first component belt 40 0.
    Upon insertion, the tape sensor 1 can detect the presence of the inserted and / or received tape 400 and can communicate said detected presence to other control / forwarding devices that can facilitate the operation of the input module. When the sensor 110 detects a belt, such as belt 400, for example, a corresponding signal may be sent to initiate the drive unit 121. The drive unit 121 may engage the belt 400 and itself drive the belt 400 through the first input module 100 and into the component belt feeder 100. As Thus, embodiments of a component belt feeder device may utilize self-activating feed based on detection of an inserted component belt 400. In other words, all a user / operator needs to do to feed a component belt 400 using a feeder 10 is to insert the end or leading edge. 408 of the component belt 400 in at least one of a number of input modules such as the first input module 100 and then self-feeds and drives the input module 100 the component belt 400 to propel the belt 400 the rest of the way into and / or through the feeder 10. Thus, the user / operator does not need to manually feeding the belt 400 into and through an essential p arti of the feeder 10.
    With further reference to the drawings, Figures 22-24 show the positioning of a first component belt 400 after being self-propelled in a forward direction 700 from a first input module 100 by means of the first input module 100 to a position just before arriving at an embodiment of an exposure module. 200 of a component belt feeder 10, the leading edge 408 of the component belt 400 being close to belt engaging means 220 of the exposure module 200. In addition, the gears 25-28 show views of an embodiment of the first component belt 400 during and after , in a forward direction 700, arrives at an embodiment of an exposure module 200, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The exposure module 200 can separate the cover band 405 from the base band 404 and thereby expose at least one component 12 in compartment 406 as exposed and exposed via picking poit 210.
    Once the component 12 has been removed from the component belt 400 by the component placement machine (not shown), the first component belt 400 can be transported out of the feeder 10 by the discharge module 300 to a waste container or a belt cutter (not shown). Figures 29-32 show views of the first component band 400 arriving at the output module 300 and illustrate how the first component band 400 may be output that it has reached the output module 300. For example, a leading edge 408 of the component band 400 may be detected by the band sensor. 310 of the output module 300 when the belt 400 is driven by the input module 100. Once detected, the drive unit 321 of the output module 300 can be activated to engage the holes 412 of the first component belt 400 as it is operated through the component belt feeder 10. The position of the output module within the feeder 10 can help facilitate proper and functional positioning of the component belt 400 as it is propelled and discharged by the output module 300.
    An advantage provided by the present invention is that while components 12 associated with a component belt, such as the first component belt 400, are fed and provided to a component placement machine via the use of a component belt feeder 10, various components 13 associated with another component belt, such as a second component belt 450, is simultaneously loaded into the component belt feeder 10 and prepared to be delivered to the component deployment machine. The plurality of input modules of the feeder 10 can be used simultaneously, each of the input modules, such as modules 100 and 150, being able to function so as to receive and drive different component bands 400 and 450 which have different components 12 and 13. Again with reference to the drawings Figures 33-38 show an inter alia structural design relating to multiple functionality of at least two input modules 100 and 150 of a component belt feeder 10, the at least two input modules 100 and 150 each being operatively connected to a single exposure module 200, which in turn is operatively connected to a single output module 300 of a component belt feeder 10.
    Meanwhile, a first component belt 400 is fed through a component belt feeder 10 and discharged by an output module 300, a second component belt 450 can be operated to a position just before an initial insertion point into an input 17 (see Figure 1) of a second input module 150 of the component belt feeder. 10. Such operation can be performed manually by a user / operator by simply fl surfaces a leading edge 458 of one end of a second component belt 450 close to the input 17 of the second input module 150.
    However, the operation of component belts, such as the first component belt 400 or the second component belt 450, to an operative position for insertion into any of the number of input modules, such as the input modules 100 and / or 150, can be performed by an automated process comprising one or more units.
    After initial insertion of the second component belt 450 into the second input module 150, a leading edge 458 of the second component belt 450 may be driven forward from the second input module 100 in a forward direction 700 to a stop position 55 within the component belt feeder 10 while a trailing edge 41 of the first component belt 400 is advanced in a forward direction 700 toward and / or through the component belt feeder until the first component belt 400 has been fully fed through or completely ejected by the exhaust module 300. The second component belt 450 may be advanced from the stop position 55 toward the exposure module 200 once the first component belt 400 is no longer located in the space between the stop position 55 and the exposure module 200.
    With the first component belt 400 driven out of the output module 300 of the component belt feeder 10, as shown in Figure 39, the second component belt 400, after being driven from the second input module 150, may continue until it reaches the exposure module 200, as shown in Fig. 40, so that the component belt 450 can be prepared for extracting components 13 through the exposure module 200. Accordingly, the empty second component belt 450 can be discharged in a forward direction by the discharge module 300, when the extraction of the component 13 is correct. performed, as shown in Figure 4l. One skilled in the art will appreciate that the measurement of a component band, such as the component band 400 or 450, may be performed in a coordinated manner by either an input module 100 or 150, out of the plurality of input modules, with the output module 300.
    Since the component belt feeder 10 includes multiple input modules, it is possible to continuously replace component types with only short interruptions in the component supply. For example, a third component belt 470 having different components 11, as shown in Figure 42, may be operated to a position near an input 15 (shown in Figure 1) of the first input module just prior to the initial insertion of the different component belt 470 into the first input module. meanwhile, a second component belt 450 is fed in a forward direction 700 through the component belt feeder 10 and discharged by the discharge module 300. Upon insertion, a leading edge 478 of the third component belt can be driven from the first feed module to a stop position 55 within the component belt feeder 10. the third component belt 470 may remain at the stop position 55 in preparation for supplying a component 11 to a component deployment machine until it is no longer necessary to provide components 13 from the second component belt 450 or until the second component belt 450 has been fully propelled through the component belt. feeder 10 and output by the output module 300.
    Once a component belt, such as the first component belt 400, has been inserted into a component belt feeder 10, it is not necessary to propel the inserted first component belt 400 in a forward direction until all the components 12 have been extracted from the belt 400 and the belt has been fully discharged. by means of the output module 300.
    Rather, a component belt, such as belt 400, may be retracted or driven in a reverse direction 800, as shown in Figure 44. In addition, reverse drive 800 of the first component belt 400 may occur simultaneously with forward driving 700 of the second component belt 450 from the second an input module 150 of the component belt feeder 10. A person skilled in the art will also recognize that driving in the reverse direction 800 of a component belt, such as the first component belt 400, may also occur when another component belt, such as the second component belt 450, is stopped within the component belt feeder 10 or when no other component belt is located within the component belt feeder device 10 at all. When it is desired to retract a first component belt 400 so that a second component belt 450 can be fed to provide components 13 to a component deployment machine, the first component belt can be retracted using either or both of the output module 300 and / or the associated input module 100 / 150 as long as the belt can be in contact with a drive unit 321/121 of the output or input module 300/100/150 when retracting. As such, both the output module 300 and any of the input modules can operate in conjunction to retract the appropriate component band. For example, when the first component belt 400 is retracted past the output module 300, as in Figs. 45-46, only the input module, such as the first input module 100, which is operatively associated with the component belt being retracted, such as the first component belt 400, performing reverse drive 800 of the first component belt. The first component belt 400 must be retracted to a position, such as the stop position 55, where the first component belt 400 will not prevent forward movement 700 of the second component belt 450 by the second device module 150, as shown in Figure 47. A person skilled in the art also recognizes that the first component belt 400 may also be retracted bit away from the component belt feeder 10, thereby offering the ability to load another different component belt, such as a third component belt 470, into the first input module 100.
    To facilitate easier retraction of the component belt 400 to either the stop position 55, completely out of the feeder 10 or to any other position within the feeder 10, a cutter (not shown) may be provided adjacent or within the feeder 10. The cutter may segment portions of the component belt 400 when it is driven by the discharge module 300, thereby reducing the length of the belt that needs to be retracted.
    Once the first component belt 400 has been retracted sufficiently, another component belt, such as the second component belt 450, which is associated with one of a plurality of input modules, such as the second input module 150, can be fed in a forward direction 700 through the component belt feeder 10, as shown in ur gurus 48-49, until it meets the exposure module 200 in preparation for extracting components 13 before discharging the second component belt 450 by means of the discharge module 300. Once the components 13 have been removed from the second component belt 450 by means of the component deployment machine ( is not shown), the second component belt 450 can be transported out of the feeder 10 by means of the discharge module 300 to a waste container (not shown). When the component belt 450 leaves the discharge module 300, it can be segmented by a cutter (not shown) in short lengths for easier removal from the waste container. The cutter may be located either within the feeder 10 or the waste container, it may be located adjacent to the feeder 10 or the waste container, or it may be located along a distance from the feeder 10 to the waste container.
    As discussed above in connection with Figures 1-51, methods of feeding electronic components, such as electronic components 12, to a component placement machine for printed circuit board devices may include providing a component tape feeder device 10 having a plurality of input modules, such as input modules 100 and 150. Each of the input modules, such as modules 100 and 150, of the plurality of input modules may be operatively connected to a single component display module 200. The single component display module 200 may be operatively connected to a single output module 300.
    Additional methodology for feeding electronic components to a printed circuit board component deployment machine may also include providing a plurality of component bands, such as the first and second component bands 400 and 450, housing electronic components, such as electronic components 12 and 13, to the printed circuit board. the single exposure module 200. In addition, the delivery of a number of component bands to the single exposure module 200 may further comprise receiving and driving any of the number of component bands, such as the first and second component bands 400 and 450, by the number of input modules, such as input modules 100 and 150. .
    Once the electronic components, such as components 12 and / or 13, have been provided with the single exposure module, additional methodologies for feeding electronic components to a component deployment machine for printed circuit board devices may also include extracting said electronic components, such as components 12 and / or 13, which is housed by said plurality of component bands, such as bands 534 456 22 400 and / or 450, through said single exposure module. One skilled in the art will recognize that component extraction may be performed by means of a picking and placing mechanism which is functionally known to a person skilled in the art.
    Once the required components have been extracted from the component belts, an additional methodology step may include discharging any of the plurality of component belts, such as belts 400 and / or 450 from the component belt feeder 10 by a single output module 300. In addition, the methodology may include withdrawing a specific component belt and then in the direction of direction drive another component belt operatively positioned within the component belt feeder 10. Although the term module has been used to describe various elements of the feeder 10 and such modules have been described as being interchangeable in that different individual modules themselves can be removed and replaced by other comparable modules, one skilled in the art will recognize that the component properties described, inter alia, as modules may also be incorporated into areas of the feeder 10. For example, the element properties of the input modules 100 and 150, the exposure module 200 and the output module may 300 must be operatively integrated with the feeder 10, be connected to and operatively positioned within the body 14. It will therefore be appreciated that the module elements can be built into and be integrated with the feeder device 10 as a whole. As such, the sensors described in connection with the modules may be located in either the same location as within a module or the sensors may be located in other parts of the feeder 10 along the path of the component belt 400 to provide the same functionality.
    Since this invention has been described in connection with specific embodiments described above, it will be appreciated that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Accordingly, the embodiments of the invention described above are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
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    Claims (20)
    [1]
    A component belt feeder (10) comprising: at least two input modules (100, 150), each of the feed modules being designed to receive and drive a separate component belt (400) into a respective separate channel (500, 550) to facilitate controlled and directed movement of the separate component belts (400), a single component exposure module (200) positioned within said component belt feeder (10) to expose a component (12) housed within said separate component belts (400) which has been taken received and driven by any of said at least two input modules (100, 150), and a single output module (300) configured to drive said received and driven component bands (400) from said feeder, the channels (S00, 550) ) are combined together to provide a single channel (600) which facilitates the operational positioning and movement of each of the separate component bands (400) between the at least two inm modules (100, 150) and said single component display module (200).
    [2]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 1, wherein the input modules (100, 150) drive a component belt (400) in a forward direction.
    [3]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 1, wherein the input modules drive a component belt (400) in a rearward direction.
    [4]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 1, wherein each of said separate component belts (400) received by any of said at least two input modules (100, 150) houses a plurality of components (12) of the same type. .
    [5]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 1, wherein each of said separate component belts (400) received by any of said at least two input modules (100, 150) houses a plurality of components (12) of different types. .
    [6]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 1, wherein the output module (300) drives a component belt (400) in a forward direction. 10 15 20 25 534 455 24
    [7]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 1, wherein the output module (300) drives a component belt (400) in a rearward direction.
    [8]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 1, wherein the input modules (100, 150) are interchangeable.
    [9]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 1, wherein the output module (300) is replaceable.
    [10]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 1, wherein the exposure module (200) is replaceable.
    [11]
    A component belt feeder (10) comprising: a single output module (300) arranged to propel said component belt (400) from said feeder, a single component display module (200) operatively connected to said single output module (300). ), a number of input modules (100, 150), each of the input modules of said number of input modules being operatively connected to said single component display module (300), and respective separate channels (500, 550) to facilitate controlled and directed movement. of the separate component bands (400) received fi from said fl number of input modules (100, 150), the channels (500, 550) being combined to provide a single channel (600) which facilitates the operational positioning and for the transfer of each of the separate component bands (400) between said at least two input modules (100, 150) and said single component exposure module (200).
    [12]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 11, wherein the input modules (100, 150) are built into and integrated with the component belt feeder (10).
    [13]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 11, wherein the output module (300) is built into and integrated with the component belt feeder (10). 10 15 20 25 534 455 25
    [14]
    The component belt feeder (10) of claim 11, wherein the exposure module (200) is built into and integrated with the component belt feeder (10).
    [15]
    A method of feeding electronic components (12), said method comprising: providing a component belt feeder (10), said feeder (10) comprising a plurality of input modules (100, 150), each of the input modules ( 100, 150) of said number of input modules (100, 150) are operatively connected to a single component display module (200) and separate channels (500, 550) to facilitate controlled and directed movement of the separate component bands (400) received from said channel modules (100, 150), the channels (500, 550) being combined to provide a single channel (600) which facilitates the operative positioning and allows the distribution of each of the separate component bands (400) between said at least two input modules (100, 150) and said single component display module (200), and further wherein said single component display module (200) is operatively connected to a single output module (300), provided a number of component bands (400) housing electronic components (12) of said single exposure module (200), said providing comprising receiving and driving said number of component bands (400) by said plurality of input modules (100, 150), extracting said electronic components (12) housed by said number of component bands (100, 150) through said single exposure module (200), and outputting said number of component bands (400) from said component band feeders (10) by means of a single output module (300) .
    [16]
    A method of feeding electronic components (12) according to claim 15, wherein the tal number of input modules (100, 150) operate simultaneously so that each of the input modules (100, 150) operates so as to receive and drive different component bands (400). ) having different electronic components (12).
    [17]
    A method of feeding electronic components (12) according to claim 15, wherein the fl number of input modules (100, 150) inger act simultaneously so that each of the input modules 10 534 455 26 (100, 150) functions so that it receives and drives different component bands (400) having identical electronic components (12).
    [18]
    A method of feeding electronic components (12) according to claim 15, wherein a grain component strip (400) of said number component component (400) is moved in a forward direction within the feeder (10) while an arm component component (400) of said number component is moved. belt (400) is simultaneously fl flushed in a rearward direction within the feeder (10).
    [19]
    The method of feeding electronic components (12) according to claim 15, further comprising providing at least one band sensor (110) operating within said feeder (10).
    [20]
    The method of feeding electronic components (12) according to claim 19, wherein said at least one belt sensor (110) detects the presence of the received belt (400) and communicates said detected presence to other units which facilitate the propulsion of the received belt ( 400) within said component belt feeder (10).
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