Abstract:
A component lead cutting and forming apparatus for axial lead electronic components respectively having first and second leads secured to tape, including bending dies for supporting the first and second leads of an axial lead component in process. The bending dies (121) are supported by slide blocks (125), and strain relief clamps (133) selectively clamp the first and second leads against the bending dies. First and second parallel carriage blocks (129), which are adjustable in separation, support the slide blocks. Driving apparatus including an air cylinder translates the slide blocks between a first position and a second position in a linear direction generally orthogonal to the orientation of the axial leads of the component in process, and further controls cutting blades (149) for cutting the leads of the component in process. The cutting blades are secured in parallel cutting blade support blocks (151) which are adjustable as to separation. Bending rollers (143) supported by the carriage blocks cooperate with the bending dies to bend the leads of the axial lead component in process as the slide blocks are linearly translated from the first position to the second position. When the slide blocks are in the second position, grippers (211, 213) grasp the processed component legs and translate the component for robotic pick-up presentation.
Abstract:
The description relates to a modular-construction processing centre with various operating modules (6, 8, 10) run by a drive module and with fixed time-controlled tools (12), e.g. bending tools, feed mechanisms, welding stations, assembly units or the like. The drive unit takes the form of a separately handleable plug-in module (2) containing the main drive (4) for the processing centre and has a width (ERM) corresponding to one unit frame measurement of the operating modules (6, 8) integrated into the processing centre. The power is transmitted from the main drive (4) to the individual operating modules (6, 8, 10) via meshing cogs (19, 21, 30, 32, 34, 36) which bridge the interface planes (ES) between the plug-in module (2) and the equipped and fitted processing module (10) on the one hand and between the adjacent operating modules (6, 8) on the other.
Abstract:
A clinching assembly (10), for use with a component insertion machine, includes two clinch head assemblies (18) that are selectively movable along a U-axis (16) parallel to the circuit board. Each clinch head assembly (18) is further selectively movable along a Z-axis, perpendicular to the circuit board. A single pneumatic actuator (38) is used to raise and lower both head assemblies (18) simultaneously. Vertical movement of the actuator (38) is translated through the T-shaped linkage (32) to vertically displace both clinch heads and simultaneously, allow horizontal displacement of each clinch head independent of the vertical location of the T-shaped linkage (32).
Abstract:
A tape automated bonding feeder apparatus employs a vertical carrier extraction unit (12) to successively supply electronic circuit components to an output station (51) from which a component is seized for placement and attachment to a circuit board. The feeder apparatus, which may be mounted on a rollable cart (501), includes a generally rectilinear housing (10) on a top plate of which one or more magazines (11) are mounted. A magazine contains a stack of circuit component carriers. The bottom of the magazine has a carrier extraction unit which controllably allows an individual component carrier at the bottom of the stack to drop away onto an underlying carrier shuttle (26). The carrier shuttle is supported for movement between the magazine and a lead forming unit (31). The lead forming unit detaches a component from the carrier and forms the leads of the excised component for mounting the component to a circuit board. A processed component transport unit (41) is coupled to an anvil of the lead forming unit and transports a processed component to the output station.
Abstract:
A carriage unit (10) particularly for a punching and bending machine comprising a plurality of carriages cooperating for the non-cutting shaping or forming of a workpiece. There is also disclosed a device comprised of a plurality of carriage units (10, 12, 13, etc.) of this type. Each carriage is driven by its own servo-motor which is mounted on a platen guiding the carriage. The carriage units (10) are fixed by means of fixing brackets (6, 7) to a fixed base plate (1) which has preferably T-shaped grooves (2) on both sides. All the servo-motors are synchronously regulated or program controlled.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a punching-bending machine for producing different workpieces. The punching-bending machine can be equipped with at least one interchangeable machining module (1.0) on which are provided punching-bending tools which can be operated mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically. The machining module (1.0) is supported by a gantry which comprises at least one side panel (2.0, 2.1) and a crossbeam (3.0) which can be connected to the latter, bearing arrangements being provided for supporting the machining module (1.0).
Abstract:
A cylindrical housing (1) encloses a cage (2) which can be rotated by a geared motor (22) about an axis perpendicular to that of the wire. Shafts (3, 4) sliding in openings (23, 24) around the periphery of the cage (2) each comprise, at their ends opposite the ends bearing the tool (41, 31) a peripheral groove (33, 43) in which passes the inner circumferential edge of a ring (16) secured to the housing (1) on which is mounted an actuator (13), the rod (14) of which passes through the housing (1) via an aperture (15) in such a way that it causes the corresponding shaft to slide in the corresponding opening of the cage (2). The end of the rod (14) of the actuator (13) is attached to a portion (17) cut out from the ring (16) and separable from the said ring (16). A geared motor (10) is used to rotate the shafts (3, 4).
Abstract:
The description relates to a modular-construction processing centre with various operating modules (6, 8, 10) run by a drive module and with fixed time-controlled tools (12), e.g. bending tools, feed mechanisms, welding stations, assembly units or the like. The drive unit takes the form of a press (10) having the main drive (4) for the processing centre. Adjacent operating modules (6, 8) are driven via meshing cogs (30, 34, 36) bridging the interface plane (Es) between the operating modules (6, 8, 10), thus resulting in a space-saving and economical integration of the drive unit in the processing centre.
Abstract:
Automatic machine for cambering thin and rectilinear metal elements such as wires, metal strips or tubes. According to the invention, said machine comprises grippers (2) intended to position and hold on a first axis (X) a section of metal element to be bent, as well as two bending devices (3, 4) displaceable on either side of the gripper (2) on a rail (7) parallel to the axis (X). Each bending device is provided with two jaws (17 and 18) between which the metal element section may be clamped at each stop that the bending device makes, as well as a bending finger capable of rotating about an axis perpendicular to the axis (X) at right angles with the tips of the jaws (17, 18) which form the bending counterparts. According to an essential characteristic of the invention, the gripper (2) may also be subjected to an angular rotation about the axis (X). Said machine enables to produce at a high rhythm work articles which are bent according to any spatial configuration from wires, metal strips or tubes. Application particularly to the fabrication of metal carcasses of motor vehicle seats.