Abstract: Arrangement (1) for processing electronic components, including a plurality of processing stations (3) for processing electronic component, at least some processing stations including an electrical actuator (8); a conveyor (2), such as a turret, for transporting components from one processing station to the next; and a central processing unit (5) for commanding the processing stations. At least some processing stations (3) include a local processing unit (7) for generating command signals (74) for the electric actuators (8). The central processing unit (5) is connected to the local processing units (7) over an electronic bus (6). Digital command instructions (75) are transferred on the electronic bus (6) between the central processing unit (5) and the local processing units (7).

Abstract: A method for filling a carrier tape (10) with electronic components (12) and for removing and replacing defective electronic components (13) from the carrier tape, comprising the steps of: at a filling station (1), loading an electronic component in a pocket (11) of the carrier tape (10), moving said carrier tape (10) forward, automatically detecting that said electronic component which is defective, moving said carrier tape backward, and unloading the defective electronic component (13) from the carrier tape (10), at said filling station (1), filling said packet with a new electronic component.

Abstract: A device for the automatic coiling and/or uncoiling on reels (28) of a flexible tape carrier of electronic components (60), the device comprising a coiling location (80) where a reel (28) can be connected to a rotation actuator, and retractable tape guides (35), consisting of articulated jaws (35) that can be closed together forming a channel to guide the flexible tape (60) and connect a free end of the flexible (60) tape (60) to a hub (29) of the reel (28), the device further having a stopper element (87) that engages with the slot in the reel hub, in order to stop the reel in a position in which the slot is aligned with the tape guide.

Abstract: Arrangement (1) for processing electronic components, comprising: a plurality of processing stations (3) for processing electronic components, at least some processing stations comprising an electrical actuator (8); a conveyor (2), such as a turret, for transporting components from one processing station to the next; a central processing unit (5) for commanding said processing stations; wherein at least some processing stations (3) comprise a local processing unit (7) for generating command signals (74) for said electric actuators (8), in that said central processing unit (5) is connected to said local processing units (7) over an electronic bus (6), and in that digital command instructions (75) are transferred on said electronic bus (6) between said central processing unit (5) and said local processing units (7).

Abstract: Method and apparatus for aligning a small-size component with vacuum pick-up nozzles within turrets used with electronic components or assembly equipments. The method comprises the steps of picking-up the component with a pick-up nozzle; measuring a position of the component in respect to a defined value; bringing the component held by the pick-up nozzle in contact with a aligning device; holding the component with the aligning device and; moving the aligning device in order to align the component based on the position measurement.

Abstract: Device for turning over electronic components, comprising a turntable (1) for driving the electronic components to be turned over in succession between the following stationary locations: a location (A) for loading them onto the turntable; a start of turning over location (B); an end of turning over location (C); and a location (D) for unloading the turntable. A turning-over device (2) actuated by a fixed rotating motor (21), not linked to said turntable, allows the electronic components to be turned over between the start of turning over position and the end of turning over position.

Abstract: Device for turning over electronic components, comprising a turntable (1) for driving the electronic components to be turned over in succession between the following stationary locations: a location (A) for loading them onto the turntable; a start of turning over location (B); an end of turning over location (C); and a location (D) for unloading the turntable. A turning-over device (2) actuated by a fixed rotating motor (21), not linked to said turntable, allows the electronic components to be turned over between the start of turning over position and the end of turning over position.

Abstract: Method for extracting electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) from a tube (7), the electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) being extracted from the tube (7) with pneumatic means. Device for extracting electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) from a tube (7) comprising a pneumatic system for extracting electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) from a tube (7) and device for feeding with electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) a processing line (9) comprising such an extraction device. The use of pneumatic means for extracting electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) offers among other advantages that of allowing the tube to remain in horizontal position whilst avoiding the use of delicate and complicated mechanical means.

Abstract: Optical device for representing a central image (10) of an object (1) and at least one lateral image (11, 12, 13, 14) of the same object (1), with the length of the real optical path of said central image (10) being different from the length of the real optical path of said at least one lateral image (11, 12, 13, 14) and the length of the apparent optical path of said central image (10) being equal to the length of the apparent optical path of said at least one lateral image (11, 12, 13, 14), and module for the optical inspection of objects comprising such an optical device and an optical system (7) allowing a central image (10) of the object (1) and at least one lateral image (11, 12, 13, 14) of this same object (1) to be captured simultaneously. The apparent optical paths of the central image (10) and of the lateral image (11, 12, 13, 14) being identical, these two images can be captured and correctly focussed simultaneously by a same viewing system (7).

Abstract: Optical device for representing a central image (10) of an object (1) and at least one lateral image (11, 12, 13, 14) of the same object (1), with the length of the real optical path of said central image (10) being different from the length of the real optical path of said at least one lateral image (11, 12, 13, 14) and the length of the apparent optical path of said central image (10) being equal to the length of the apparent optical path of said at least one lateral image (11, 12, 13, 14), and module for the optical inspection of objects comprising such an optical device and an optical system (7) allowing a central image (10) of the object (1) and at least one lateral image (11, 12, 13, 14) of this same object (1) to be captured simultaneously. The apparent optical paths of the central image (10) and of the lateral image (11, 12, 13, 14) being identical, these two images can be captured and correctly focussed simultaneously by a same viewing system (7).

Abstract: Method for extracting electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) from a tube (7), the electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) being extracted from the tube (7) with pneumatic means. Device for extracting electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) from a tube (7) comprising a pneumatic system for extracting electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) from a tube (7) and device for feeding with electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) a processing line (9) comprising such an extraction device. The use of pneumatic means for extracting electronic components (8, 8?, 8?) offers among other advantages that of allowing the tube to remain in horizontal position whilst avoiding the use of delicate and complicated mechanical means.

Abstract: Method for adjusting the supports for component-holders on a barrel for conveyors of electronic components that makes it possible to compensate and even totally correct the errors or inaccuracies that may have occurred during previous stages of the conveyor's manufacture thanks to an individual adjustment of each component-holder support's position relative to a reference position.

Abstract: System for actuating a contactor of electronic component for the electric testing of said components, whose movement is generated by an electromechanical transducer and controlled by a control system limiting the pressing force of the contactor on the component to be tested.