Abstract:
An apparatus for individually selecting a number of dual in-line components and sequentially inserting them into a printed circuit board. The apparatus has a basic mode of operation comprising a group of feed magazines that are adapted to feed a single shuttle block which takes the components by a predetermined sequence and carries them to a transfer mechanism which bends the leads on either side of the component outwardly, transfers the prepared component to an insertion mechanism which forces the component downwardly while simultaneously biasing, but not bending, the leads inwardly. Another portion of the insertion mechanism forces the component with its biased leads into the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is mounted on a pantograph mechanism whose position is controlled by either a tape reader or a computer which also determines the automatic sequencing of the shuttle block.
Abstract:
A wire wrapping tool having an elongated cylindrical bit with an aperture in the end thereof for receiving a terminal stud and a wrapping sleeve which telescopes on the bit to lock a length of wire thereon. A flange on the wrapping sleeve cooperates with a relieved and grooved surface and a wire slot on the bit to hold the wire properly as both bit and sleeve are being rotated on the stud to effect a wirewrap.
Abstract:
A transistor inserter mechanism for inserting transistors with leads which has lead-straightening blades, guide arms to align the leads with predrilled holes in a circuit board and an ejector plunger. A slide block and spindle are mounted in a retainer for joint and relative movement during which the straightening blades first engage and disengage the leads and the guides are employed. The guides are disengaged after the leads enter the holes but prior to the operation of the ejector plunger.
Abstract:
A solid state bridge circuit for controlling the operation of a high response D.C. motor in a servo system having velocity and current feedback. The system utilizes time delay circuitry for switching motor currents and transistorized switching circuits which are adaptable to be controlled by a digitalized logic control device.
Abstract:
An apparatus for automatically receiving a continuous supply of insulated wire and converting it into predetermined lengths of wire with both ends stripped and simultaneously feeding said lengths to a termination wire wrap tool.
Abstract:
A wire wrap tool having an elongated cylindrical bit with an aperture in the end thereof for receiving a terminal stud and a wrapping sleeve which telescopes on the bit to lock a length of wire thereon, the telescoping of the bit and sleeve being accomplished on the tool by either a pneumatic, mechanical or similar type mechanism. The area of the bit between the end of the bit and the aperture has a concave conical section and a cylindrical section.
Abstract:
An apparatus for severing electronic components from a film strip upon which they are mounted; for bending the leads of the component; and for inserting the components into a circuit board.
Abstract:
A wire wrap tool capable of being received by a hand held wire wrap gun having an elongated cylindrical bit with an aperture in the end thereof for receiving a terminal stud and a wrapping sleeve which telescopes on the bit to lock a length of wire thereon, the telescoping of the bit and sleeve being accomplished on the hand tool by either a pneumatic, mechanical or similar type mechanism. The operator of the hand tool merely places the wire against a lip in the sleeve and, upon command, causes the mechanism to retract the sleeve and draw the wire into the wrapping tool whereupon it is ready for use.