Abstract: An interface block (300) carries a removable electrical connection (310, 312) that can be quickly connected and removed from a high speed machine for picking and placing electronic components. The interface block is attached to a vacuum ported tool changer (200) which further couples to a heated end effector (100) to create a removable heated nozzle assembly (50). The entire assembly can be easily plugged into and removed from a high speed placement machine.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 16, 2003
Date of Patent:
January 4, 2005
Inventors:
Swee M. Mok, Janice M. Danvir, Chi-haur Wu