Northern Telecom Limited

University of Toronto

Bruce L Godkin

Andrew A Goldenberg

Jacek A Wiercienski

Pawel Kuzan

Krzystof F Szymczyk

Krzysztof F Szymczyk

A device for use in placing surface mount components upon PCBs having article gripping elements carried by a support. The article gripping elements are movable between an upper position and a lower position for engaging and gripping surface mount components. The article gripping elements are dependent from a vertical flexible shaft so that the elements may become inclined upon contacting with a surface mount component so that a correct engagement and gripping action takes place. A seat is provided upon the support to ensure correct orientation of the elements upon their return to the upper position.

Device for use in positioning an article precisely in a desired location

A device for use in placing surface mount components upon PCBs having article gripping elements carried by a support. The article gripping elements are movable between an upper position and a lower position for engaging and gripping the surface mount component. In the lower position, the article gripping elements are freely orientable relative to a vertical axis and the elements and support coact as the elements are being raised to correct the orientation of the elements to that desired.

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Bruce L Godkin