Abstract: In a method of connecting a device to a support, in which method the device comprises at least a first terminal region, and in which method the support comprises at least a second terminal region, electrically conductive, flexible microparticles are initially produced on the first terminal region and/or on the second terminal region. Subsequently the terminal regions are connected via the electrically conductive, flexible microparticles.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fabricating a three dimensional array of semiconductor chips is disclosed. The method uses a multiple step fabrication process that automates the surface mounting of semiconductor chips with unique chip carriers to achieve the three dimensional array of chips. The method includes a step of depositing solder on a multitude of chip carriers at one time, placing the chip carriers with chips on a printed circuit board and then running the board with chips and carriers arranged in a three dimensional array through a single reflow oven to complete a single reflow process to permanently connect all of the components. The apparatus includes a unique chip carrier pallet and print fixture pedestal that work in combination to position the chip carriers for the automatic deposition of solder on a multitude of carriers at once and then position them for addition to the circuit board.

Abstract: Equipment for the automated affixation of contacts and contact housings to segments of flexible printed circuits includes a holding device which holds the segment and raises the segment up from a starting position in the plane of the flexible printed circuit. The segment is firmly retained during processing when a contact is applied and a housing mounted. After processing, the segment is returned to approximately its starting position. Detectors may be used to position the holding device as appropriate to process a desired segment which may be rotated upwardly along a circular guide into the processing position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for mounting components on a carrier, for example a printed circuit board, comprising a frame (25) in which a shaft (8) is accommodated, which shaft is provided with a longitudinal bore (16), and means for displacing said hollow shaft (8) in vertical direction through said frame (25), wherein said shaft (8) at one end (8a) facing away from the carrier can be coupled to means (17) for generating an underpressure or vacuum within said bore (16) and wherein the other end (8b) of the shaft facing towards the carrier is provided with means for picking up and mounting a component.

Abstract: The present utility model belongs to domestic appliances, especially to devices for fixing the main metal in the drive unit of tape recorders, video players or cameras. A main base 2 with a main base bore is fixed on a chassis 50 with a chassis bore by screw 4. A step-shaped metal 3 is inserted inside a bore formed by the main base bore and the chassis bore, and on the metal positioning plane 3-1. A shaft 5 is planted inside the step-shaped metal 3. A washer 1 is installed at one end of the shaft 5. The metal, the chassis and the main base are positioned against each other vertically and horizontally. In such pattern, any ill effect of the declination of the metal has been prevented, in consideration of the case that tape recorder, video player, or camera falls onto the ground, so that the normal operation of the appliances is ensured.

Abstract: In a separate process from a boring process, the prealignment is performed beforehand on the circuit board, employing an alignment device, to create the positional data indicating the position of boring the hole in a pattern within the circuit board. In the boring process, the circuit board is carried into the working apparatus. The panel alignment is made on the circuit board. The positional data for positioning the circuit board on a table of the working apparatus is created. The synthesis of the positional data created by the prealignment and the positional data created by the panel alignment is performed to calculate the boring position of the circuit board on the table. The hole is bored at the calculated position in the circuit board, employing a boring machine of the working apparatus. Thereafter, the circuit board is carried out from the working apparatus.

Abstract: A method of detecting a position of a printed-wiring board as held by a board supporting device in a printed-wiring-board working system arranged to effect a working operation on a front surface of the printed-wiring board, wherein an image-taking device is operated to take an image of an indicium provided on a back surface of the board as held by the board supporting device, and the position of the board is detected on the basis of a position of the image of the indicium in an imaging area of the image-taking device. Also disclosed are method and system for effecting a working operation on the board, using the detected position of the board.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hanger recycling system that enables effective use of resources, such that PET bottles and hangers are not disposed of as waste, but rather can be reutilized. Thus, this system is useful in reducing waste and limiting the generation of dioxane, and enables the recycling system to be easily established. The system is easily introduced to various areas, benefits regional development, and enables recycled hangers to be collected efficiently and economically with little burden.

Abstract: An assembly for processing a flexible tape comprises a carrier frame having a slot and a cut-out region contiguous with one end of the slot for selectively transferring the flexible tape from the top surface of the carrier frame to the bottom surface of the carrier frame. An apparatus for processing the flexible tape is also disclosed and includes the carrier frame, a base having an aperture and a platform sized to fit within the aperture of the base. The base is pivotable around one end of the platform.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a variable insulated helically wound electrical coil is disclosed. Insulated rectangular wire is fed from a supply reel to a coating zone and within the coating zone liquid resin insulation is selectively applied to the wire so it has additional insulation only in those areas of the coil where the dielectric strength is needed. The insulated wire is fed through a curing station to allow curing of the additional insulation prior to winding the cured insulated wire into a coil. The cured insulated wire is wound into a coil of predetermined shape at a winding station whereby the portions of the wire having the additional insulatin are located in the areas of the coil where the greatest dielectric strength is needed. The timing of the resin application to the wire is coordinated with the winding of the coil so that the proper insulation thicknesses are achieved at the required locations in the coil.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing high quality welding rod including a first forming of an ingot under vacuum forming techniques; a continuous mechanical de-scaling at all stages, including, but not limited to, final drawing; an unusual electrolytic purification process, and a final controlled packaging process.

Abstract: A fully automated TAB framer includes a pair of vertically-oriented pneumatic rams having vacuum operated pick up heads on the lower ends thereof. A cutting assembly cuts TAB segments from a roll of film having a number of such segments thereon. The rams are laterally shiftable between two positions for picking up TAB segments, placing a segment in a carrier body, picking up a retainer member and inserting the retainer member into the carrier body thereby forming a framed TAB segment.

Abstract: An apparatus for fabricating a blind. This blind fabricating apparatus is constituted by: input devices for inputting a height of the blind and a length of a slat; an arithmetic and logic means for computing the number of steps of the slats which corresponds to the inputted height of the blind and positions at which insertion holes for an ascending-descending cord are formed in the slats on the basis of output signals of the input devices; and a slat inserting device for cutting the slat material to a predetermined length, forming the insertion holes for the ascending-descending cord in the slats, and inserting the slats through a plurality of ladder cords.

Abstract: A winding machine for coil bobbins in which a one-piece or divided index carriage is reciprocally movable in its axial direction and reversibly rotatable about the axis. A plurality of slide plates are supported on the carriage for reciprocally slidable movement axially along the carriage and equally angularly spaced from each other, a plurality of bobbin mount jigs project outwardly in one row from each of the slide plates in equally spaced relationship, and a plurality of part guide members corresponding in number to the number of the bobbin mount jigs are provided to guide wire onto and about bobbins loaded on the bobbin mount jigs. A common soldering unit solders wire to the bobbins, a common bobbin feed unit is provided to feed bobbins to the jigs, a product discharge mechanism discharges complete full coil bobbins from the machine and a cut unit is optionally provided to cut wire to a predetermined length.

Abstract: A composite machine tool for metal working, provided with a pair of vertical columns. On the front and rear sides of the vertical columns, there are provided a vertical lathe and a milling machine, respectively, able to be driven and operated independently of each other. Machining by these machine tools is effected on a workpiece rested on a pallet. A pallet transfer apparatus for conveying a succession of pallets with workpieces is provided between the vertical lathe and the milling machine and between the vertical columns. When each turning operation in the vertical lathe is finished, the corresponding pallet with the workpiece rested thereon is immediately conveyed into the milling machine by the pallet transfer apparatus. The composite machine tool is particularly useful in reducing the time for conveying comparatively heavy workpieces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable workshop having various facilities for performing precision machine work at a work site and which includes a mobile trailer having first and second sections with transport wheel and suspension assemblies and a trailer hitch whereby the trailer may be easily towed from one work site to another. One section is separable from the other and the transport wheels remain with one platform while smaller wheels are provided on the other platform with elevating mechanism to lower the platform onto the smaller wheels. One platform may have equipment such as a welder which might be separated and used on one location at the job site while the other section has various tools, including a crane and a container for storing the tools, which might be moved to and utilized at another location at the site.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for installing wicking in a formed candle body; the apparatus comprising a bore forming station, a clean out station, a feeding station, and conveying means for moving a candle body from one station to the next station in the process of inserting a wick therein. A novel candle product is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided in this invention is an automatic production system for printed-wiring boards by delivering and transferring the drilled and contoured copper-clad bases one by one successively by an automatic transfer means such as conveyor and performing the necessary treatments such as pattern printing, drying, etching, etc., automatically during transfer of the bases.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new type of goods container which allows for economical transportation of bulk solids, especially low grade particulate matter. The container has a casing formed from woven metallic strips and is sealed from the inside. It is very strong and rigid providing it has been correctly filled and compacted. Novel apparatus for constructing the container is also provided as one method of filling and compacting the material to be transported. The container can be easily and quickly constructed at the filling site and scrapped at the end of its journey.