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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 1980
Filed:
Mar. 27, 1978
Kotaro Harigane, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroyuki Ohira, Tokyo, JP;
Tokyo Denki Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A machine for processing and securing parallel lead electronic components into lead receiving openings formed in a printed circuit board having an improved insert assembly is provided. The machine includes a supply assembly for selectively supplying a parallel lead electronic component to be inserted. A transfer assembly including a plurality of chuck assemblies disposed around a rotary disc for supplying the selected electronic component and displacing the supplied electronic component to a release position. An insert assembly including a holding and guiding sub-assembly for receiving the selected electronic component from the chuck at the release position and a push bar sub-assembly adapted to engage the electronic component at the release position and displace the electronic component to an inserted position in the printed circuit board. A table assembly for positioning the receiving openings in the board into alignment with the parallel leads of the electronic component in the insert position such that each electronic component is received in the appropriate receiving openings.