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Patent
G - Physics
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356/117, 356/188
G01R 31/26 (2006.01) H05K 13/02 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1208371
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A method and apparatus is disclosed for handling single in-line packaged (SIP) components wherein the components are individually selected from a plurality of magazine supplies, transported to a gauging station at which the leads thereof are straightened and aligned and electrical functioning of the component is tested, transferred from the gauging station to an insert station at which the leads thereof are inserted into corresponding holes of a printed circuit board CROSS-REFERENCES TO THE PRIOR ART U.S. Patent No. 4,367,584 - Method and Apparatus for Straightening Leads and Verifying the Orientation and Functionality of Components - Janisiewicz, et al., issued January 11, 1983. U.S. Patent No. 4,327,483 - Apparatus for Selecting, Transporting, and Inserting Single In-line Components - Zemek, et al., issued May 4, 1982. U.S. Patent No 4,068,170 - Method and Apparatus for Contacting the Lead of an Article - Chayka, et al., issued January 10, 1978. BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a method and apparatus for handling single in-line (SIP) components. Such components have a generally parallelepiped body and a single series of in-line leads protruding from one surface of the body. Although particularly directed to handling of SIP components, it is contemplated that certain facets of the disclosure are applicable to other types of components. -2-
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Universal Instruments Corporation
Wilbur James T.
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