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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2002
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ronald Fredriks, Pine Plains, NY (US);
Eric Michael King, Wingdale, NY (US);
Assignee:
Zierick Manufacturing Corporation, Mount Kisco, NY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23Q 7/10 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B23Q 7/10 ;
Abstract
There is provided a feeder device for a pick-and-place machine used to surface mount connectors on printed circuit boards. The feeder is designed for use with matrixes of connectors, such as pin headers. The feeders, with the proper conversion kits, can be configured to feed any type and/or size of the connector. Individual connectors are separated from the matrix by the feeder using a rotating clamping device. Preferably, the feeders are microprocessor controlled, use an edge conveyor to transport the strips to the pick point, and pneumatic cylinders to break each pin header from the strip.