Abstract: A solder feed structure has a solder exit aperture with an elongated shape. The elongated shape can help reduce the incidence of clogging, as it has a dimension that is significantly larger than the wire diameter of solder. The solder feed structure has a bent segment leading up to the solder exit aperture. The arc of the bent segment can cause the solder wire to be in a stable position at one end of the elongated shape of the solder exit aperture instead of wobbling within the solder exit aperture.

Abstract: A tape feeder (part feeding device) includes a main body including a transporting passage for guiding a part feeding tape to a part removing position, a conveyor for positioning a storage of the part feeding tape which is inserted to the transporting passage to the part removing position, and a part detector for detecting the part stored in the storage in the transporting passage at the upstream side of the part removing position. The transporting passage includes a travelling surface for supporting the part feeding tape from underneath, a pair of side guides for guiding two side surfaces of the part feeding tape, and a squeezed portion in which a distance between the pair of side guides is gradually reduced from the upstream side of the part detector toward a part detecting position of the part detector.

Abstract: A component feeding device transports a tape (a component feeding tape) in which electronic components are stored with some transportation device, and exposes the components. Transportation of the component feeding tape may be performed by fitting a sprocket with a feed hole of the component feeding tape. It has been found that sprocket does not necessarily fit with the feed hole of the component feeding tape. It has been found that this phenomenon takes place in a case of driving at least two or more sprockets with a driving device. When the sprocket does not fit with the feed hole, transportation of the tape is not correctly performed, but exerts an undesirable influence such as reduction of mounting efficiency on feeding of the components and subsequent mounting of the components. One feature resides in rendering a backlash of an upstream-side sprocket larger than a backlash of a downstream-side sprocket.

Abstract: A system for packaging a food product including a conveying system for supporting and moving the food product. The system includes a detection device for collecting data related to the shape of the food product while the food product is supported by the conveying system. The system also includes a film dispensing device for dispensing one of a plurality of different films. A controller configured to direct the film dispensing device to select one of the plurality of films for dispensing. The system also includes a wrapping device for wrapping the food product in the selected film.

Abstract: A non-splicing feeder for which new carrier tape can be set safely is provided. The feeder includes a third sprocket rotatably provided on the insertion section of a main body, a fourth sprocket rotatably provided upstream from the third sprocket in the conveyance direction; third engaging protrusions which engage with engaging holes which are formed at a fixed angle on the outer circumference of a first sprocket, and fourth engaging protrusions which engage with engaging holes which are formed at only a portion of the outer circumference of the fourth sprocket.

Abstract: A feeder for a surface mount placement system includes a feeder body comprising a shaft, a front cover, and a rear cover. The front cover has one end pivotally installed on the feeder body via the shaft, a free end, and a pair of sidewalls respectively extending from two sides of the free end towards the feeder body. The rear cover pivotally installed on the feeder body, including a blocking portion, and the free end of the front cover overlap. The blocking portion is wider than the distance between the sidewalls of the front cover.

Abstract: A tape feeder 1 includes a carrying sprocket 4 for carrying a carrier tape 3 at inside of a cabinet 2, a motor 5 for driving to rotate the carrying sprocket 4, a driven sprocket 6 driven to rotate by a movement of the carrier tape 3 carried at inside of the cabinet 2, and an exfoliating roller 7 rotated cooperatively with rotation of the driven sprocket 6 for reeling to exfoliate a cover tape 12 pasted onto the carrier tape 3 for sealing a part, in which driving of the motor 5 is transmitted as an operation of carrying the carrier tape 3 and is transmitted to the driven sprocket 6 by way of the carrier tape 3.

Abstract: Provided is a component tape feeder apparatus comprising a single output module, a single component exposure module, operably connected to the single output module, and, a plurality of input modules, wherein each input module of the plurality of input modules is operably connected to the single exposure module. A corresponding method of feeding electronic components includes supplying a plurality of component tapes housing electronic components to the single exposure module, wherein the supplying involves receiving and forwarding of the plurality of component tapes by the plurality of input modules.

Abstract: In a tape feeder to feed electronic parts with a carrier tape, a lower support member 23 with magnet supporting the carrier tape from its lower side and stabilizing positions of the electronic parts contained in part pockets on the carrier tape by a magnetic force is constituted by a horizontal base 24 mounted on the frame member, an elongated leaf spring member 25 having an upward convex shape in a middle part thereof so as to be supported by the base 24 at opposite ends thereof, and a magnet member 26 attached on an upper face of the middle part of the leaf spring member 25. A fitting hole 24b to which the magnet member 26 can be fitted is formed in the base 24.

Abstract: A film feeding machine includes a drawing device to draw a continuous film out of a film base to a predetermined position. The film is held by a feeding device and cut off by a cutting device to have a film piece. The film piece is fed to external equipment by the feeding device. The film feeding machine of the present invention is incorporated in a molding process having advantages of lower cost, lower defective ratio and high production efficiency.

Abstract: A component-holding-tape connecting apparatus for connecting two component holding tapes through a connecting member, by caulking end portions of the respective two component holding tapes and the connecting member in a caulking position. The apparatus includes: (a) a supplying device supplying the connecting members to the caulking position; (b) a holding device holding, in the caulking position, the end portions of the respective two component holding tapes and the connecting member which is supplied by the supplying device; and (c) a caulking device caulking the end portions of the respective two component holding tapes and the connecting member which are held by the holding device, by causing caulking claws of the connecting member, to pierce through each the end portions of the respective two component holding tapes, and deforming the caulking claws. The supplying device includes a rotary body positioning the connecting members one by one in a predetermined position.

Abstract: A peel-off device for an electronic-part delivery system has a front end portion and a recess that is indented inwardly from the front end portion, that is formed through upper and lower surfaces of the front end portion and that has a width larger than that of an electronic part of predetermined specification.

Abstract: A tape feeder for a chip mounter is provided. The tape feeder includes a frame, a first link, a second link, and a middle link. A tape is fed along the frame. The first link includes a guide unit guiding the tape and a first end rotatably connected to the frame. The first link is capable of being rotated between a closed position in which the guide unit couples with the frame to guide the tape and an open position in which the guide unit is placed away from the frame. The second link is rotatably connected to the frame and includes a first end supported relative to the frame. The middle link includes a first end rotatably connected to a second end of the first link and a second end rotatably connected to a second end of the second link.

Abstract: A device for transporting film (5), in particular unperforated film (5) without slippage, in particular intermittently, powered by at least one electric motor (8), having at least one element such as a needle point (2) mechanically engage film (5) by entering it and transporting film (5) from a start position to a stop position. An element such as a pressure plate (7) may be used in one embodiment to hold the film steady during exposure and a movable element (7) may act on the film to hold it during exposure. At least one mark may be exposed on film (5) to aid in picture registration. At least one roller (31) controls the length of loops of film (5) before and after the aperture. The roller (31) may transport the film (5) by friction, or, in another embodiment the roller (31) may have radially mounted needles (2) which penetrate film (5) to hold film (5) while transporting it.

Abstract: Provided are a small tape feeder for a component mounter, which can transfer one or more strips of tape and can insert the tapes into a tape guide easily and precisely, and a method of automatically setting a tape initial position for such a tape feeder. The tape feeder includes a frame; at least one index pin, which is mounted on one side of the frame and transfers a tape by being inserted into one of tape holes, in which electronic components are received, and moves forwardly; a pin moving unit, which includes a pin horizontally moving member for horizontally moving the index pin, and a pin vertically moving member for vertically moving the index pin so that the index pin can be inserted into or removed from the tape hole; and a top cover discharging unit, which is installed on the other side of the frame and discharges a top cover detached from the tape.

Abstract: A tape guide for guiding a carrier tape in a component mounting machine, a tape magazine for receiving the tape guide, and a system including the tape guide and the tape magazine. The carrier tape carries components that are positioned in sequence on the carrier tape and are covered by a cover tape. The tape guide includes an exposure mechanism for exposing the components at a picking position, wherein the exposure mechanism includes a separator for separating and lifting a lateral portion of the cover from the carrier tape, leaving the remaining portion of the cover at least partially attached to the carrier tape, and for bringing the lifted portion of the cover aside. The tape guide also includes a lock for enabling ready and quick attachment and detachment of the tape guide to and from the component mounting machine, a guiding for guiding the carrier tape towards a picking position, and a retainer for preventing accidental displacement of the carrier tape along the tape guide.

Abstract: In a component feeding apparatus, forwarding pitches of the storage tape are reduced without using an alternative forwarding gear corresponding to the reduced pitches. The component feeding apparatus feeds chip components by intermittently forwarding the storage tape having the chip components by predetermined pitches. Thy apparatus has a sprocket for intermittently forwarding the storage tape, a forwarding gear supported by the same axis as that of the sprocket and rotating together with the sprocket, a forwarding lever turnably supported, and first and second forwarding pawls both attached to the forwarding lever. Every time the forwarding lever turns in a predetermined direction, the first forwarding pawl and the second forwarding pawl engage with the forwarding gear alternately to rotate the forwarding gear by half a tooth pitch.

Abstract: A drive wheel for a tape accommodating the components is provided with an angle measuring device. This allows for a finely tuned rotational adjustment of the drive wheel. The pick-up position of the components can be detected by a scanning optical system and can be corrected such that the pouch center can be set precisely to a constant advance position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a tape feeder for supplying plural electronic components arranged and mounted to a tape in turn comprising: a main frame; a shutter installed to an upper portion of the main frame for opening and closing a component discharge opening of the electronic components; first and second sprocket wheels installed to a lower portion of the shutter for moving the tape received the electronic components by a predetermined pitch; a rotating latch connected to the first and second sprocket wheels for rotating the first and second sprocket wheels; plural levers connected to a side of the rotating latch for driving the rotating latch; an eccentric cam having a taper formed at its side constructed rotatably for driving the rotating lever; a shutter lever constructed for performing the forward and backward movement of the shutter by the driving of the eccentric cam; and a manual lever for moving the tape by one pitch by a worker when an initial work is set to supply the electronic components.

Abstract: A tape guide for guiding a carrier tape in a component mounting machine, a tape magazine for receiving the tape guide, and a system including the tape guide and the tape magazine. The carrier tape carries components that are positioned in sequence on the carrier tape and are covered by a cover tape. The tape guide includes an exposure mechanism for exposing the components at a picking position, wherein the exposure mechanism includes a separator for separating and lifting a lateral portion of the cover from the carrier tape, leaving the remaining portion of the cover at least partially attached to the carrier tape, and for bringing the lifted portion of the cover aside. The tape guide also includes a lock for enabling ready and quick attachment and detachment of the tape guide to and from the component mounting machine, a guiding for guiding the carrier tape towards a picking position, and a retainer for preventing accidental displacement of the carrier tape along the tape guide.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a tape feeder for supplying plural electronic components arranged and mounted to a tape in turn comprising: a main frame; a shutter installed to an upper portion of the main frame for opening and closing a component discharge opening of the electronic components; first and second sprocket wheels installed to a lower portion of the shutter for moving the tape received the electronic components by a predetermined pitch; a rotating latch connected to the first and second sprocket wheels for rotating the first and second sprocket wheels; plural levers connected to a side of the rotating latch for driving the rotating latch; an eccentric cam having a taper formed at its side constructed rotatably for driving the rotating lever; a shutter lever constructed for performing the forward and backward movement of the shutter by the driving of the eccentric cam; and a manual lever for moving the tape by one pitch by a worker when an initial work is set to supply the electronic components.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding a plurality of electric-component tapes each of which includes a carrier tape and holds a plurality of electric components in a lengthwise direction of the carrier tape, and supplying, from the each electric-component tape, the electric components, one by one, to an object device, the apparatus including a feeding device which feeds a first electric-component tape in a lengthwise direction thereof, and a connection-portion detecting device which detects a connection portion where a terminal end portion of the first electric-component tape being fed by the feeding device is connected to an initial end portion of a second electric-component tape.

Abstract: In a cable processing equipment a cable changer stands perpendicularly relative to a base plate, at which a straightening unit and a cable transport unit are arranged. The cable changer is movable upwardly or downwardly and consists of a frame with horizontal frame members and vertical frame members. Cable guides are arranged at the vertical frame members. Cable guides which are at the inlet side as seen in cable transport direction are provided with clamping/retracting units, and cable guides at the outlet side are provided with clamping units. The clamping/retracting units at the inlet side are switchable by means of a first actuating device arranged at the base plate. The clamping units at the outlet side are switchable by means of a second actuating device arranged at the base plate. Cables which are not at the moment transported in the cable transport direction, are clamped by the clamping/retracting units and the clamping units.

Abstract: An automatic tape feeder for use in component placement machines includes a novel sprocket wheel for driving component carrier tapes to a gross position by an electric drive motor. Before the electric drive motor reaches the final position desired, it is deactivated or turned off. A novel indexing cam is connected to the sprocket drive wheel. A spring loaded pawl or positioning cam is moved into a vee-shaped groove on the indexing cam so as to achieve an actual fine position of the indexing cam as well as the teeth on the sprocket wheel. By first achieving a gross position with the drive motor and then a fine position with an indexing cam and pawl, it is possible to achieve a positioning accuracy in a pick up station which is as accurate as the sprocket holes and component pockets in the carrier tape. The present invention has achieved accuracies of ± one 1,000th of one inch which exceeds positioning accuracies of devices known heretofore.

Abstract: A suitable tension is applied to a film-like printing body to be processed in a printing step or a parts mounting step. Further, the processed film-like printing body is automatically fed out by a predetermined stroke. In a state of a film-like printing body (9) being clamped by all the fixing clamps (19, 19, 29, 29), a tension clamp (12) in a rear side of a parts mounting apparatus (33) in a moving direction of the film-like printing body (9) is moved forward by a cylinder (17) while being kept open. Then, tension clamp (12) is pulled back by an operation of a tension coil spring (18) while the film-like printing body (9) being kept clamped. After mounting of the parts, the tension clamp (12) is opened. Next, the film-like printing body (9) is clamped by feeding clamps (20, 20), and at the same time, all of the fixing clamps (19, 19, 29, 29) are opened.

Abstract: A tape printer comprising a tape receiving portion for receiving a supply of tape on which an image is to be printed; printing means for printing an image on said tape; cutting means for cutting at least partially said tape; and a cutter operation arrangement for manually operating said cutting means, said cutter operation arrangement comprising a first operating portion and a second operating portion, at least one of said first and second operating portions being movable toward the other, said operating portions being such that in use a user contacts both of said portions in order to move the at least one moveable portion towards the other.

Abstract: A suitable tension is applied to a film-like printing body to be processed in a printing step or a parts mounting step. Further, the processed film-like printing body is automatically fed out by a predetermined stroke. In a state of a film-like printing body (9) being clamped by all the fixing clamps (19, 19, 29, 29), a tension clamp (12) in a rear side of a parts mounting apparatus (33) in a moving direction of the film-like printing body (9) is moved forward by a cylinder (17) while being kept open. Then, tension clamp (12) is pulled back by an operation of a tension coil spring (18) while the film-like printing body (9) being kept clamped. After mounting of the parts, the tension clamp (12) is opened. Next, the film-like printing body (9) is clamped by feeding clamps (20, 20), and at the same time, all of the fixing clamps (19, 19, 29, 29) are opened.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for multiple-pitch carrier tape feeding, including a carrier tape reel support, a slidable tape window and cover tape peel edge for exposing a component at a pick location adjacent a peel edge, and a carrier tape drive mechanism for advancing the carrier tape through the tape guide. The feeder also includes a pitch selection cam having a plurality of positions, each corresponding to one of a plurality of carrier tape pitch sizes, wherein movement of said selection cam is directly translated into movement of the tape guide. A sensor is employed for detecting the position of the selection cam, and a control unit, responsive to the sensor, controls the carrier tape drive, thereby advancing the carrier tape a predetermined distance according to the selected pitch size.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for multiple-pitch carrier tape feeding, including a carrier tape reel support, a slidable tape window and cover tape peel edge for exposing a component at a pick location adjacent a peel edge, and a carrier tape drive mechanism for advancing the carrier tape through the tape guide. The feeder also includes a pitch selection cam having a plurality of positions, each corresponding to one of a plurality of carrier tape pitch sizes, wherein movement of said selection cam is directly translated into movement of the tape guide. A sensor is employed for detecting the position of the selection cam, and a control unit, responsive to the sensor, controls the carrier tape drive, thereby advancing the carrier tape a predetermined distance according to the selected pitch size.

Abstract: A tape guide for guiding a carrier tape in a component mounting machine, a tape magazine for receiving the tape guide, and a system including the tape guide and the tape magazine. The carrier tape carries components that are positioned in sequence on the carrier tape and are covered by a cover tape. The tape guide includes an exposure mechanism for exposing the components at a picking position, wherein the exposure mechanism includes a separator for separating and lifting a lateral portion of the cover from the carrier tape, leaving the remaining portion of the cover at least partially attached to the carrier tape, and for bringing the lifted portion of the cover aside. The tape guide also includes a lock for enabling ready and quick attachment and detachment of the tape guide to and from the component mounting machine, a guiding for guiding the carrier tape towards a picking position, and a retainer for preventing accidental displacement of the carrier tape along the tape guide.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for manufacturing helically wound insulated conductors with filament fillers includes first and second payoff stations for paying off a plurality of insulated conductors and elongate filaments of filler materials. These cable components are guided from the payoff stations to a closing die, and are arranged in positions suitable for twisting into a cable by a double twist machine to form a cable of twisted insulated components forming radially outwardly facing helical interstices each of which is substantially filled with another one of the filaments of filler material. Differential or incremental lengths of filler material are metered upstream of the double twist machine to compensate for the differences in the radial distances of the insulated conductors and filaments of filler material on the center or cable of the axis.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for moving component supplying units, each of which carries electric components, along a reference line along which respective component-supply portions of the component supplying units are arranged so as to sequentially position a respective component-supply portion at a component-supply position. The method and apparatus also causes an external drive device to operate a drive member thereof to drive a member of a feeding device of each component supplying unit to perform a component feeding action and a component feeding preparing action and thereby feed the electric components of each unit one by one to the component-supply portion of each unit. The component-feeding action causing one of the electric components of each unit to be fed to the component-supply portion of each unit with the component-feeding preparing action causing the feeding device to be prepared for the component feeding action.

Abstract: An apparatus for advancing one or more lengths of wire in consistent successive increments includes a pair of cooperating gripper members. A first gripper and a second gripper are provided for advancing the length of wire, and are slideably located within a slot. A reciprocating press assembly having inclined surfaces is used to motivate the grippers. The inclined surfaces are inserted between the grippers and force the grippers to move away from each other during the downstroke of the plunger. Springs force the grippers back toward each other, and aid in repositioning the grippers and moving the wire. While one gripper grips and advances the wire, the second gripper is repositioning and not gripping the wire. The press assembly activates and advances one gripper during a downstroke, and activates and advances the other gripper during an upstroke. Also, during the downstroke, one inactive gripper is repositioned, while on the upstroke, the other inactive gripper is repositioned.

Abstract: In a variable-pitch tape feeder for feeding parts to a pick and place machine used to produce electronic circuit boards, a switch assembly is provided which controls the limits of a shutter movement and the tape advance distance dependent upon the desired pitch. The tape feeder uses a carrier tape to deliver parts to the pick and place machine. The parts are inserted into depressions at regular intervals along the length of the tape. To accommodate tapes of varying pitches, i.e., distances between parts, the feeder uses an electronic control unit to drive the tape feed mechanism and actuate a shutter. The shutter prevents small parts from escaping their respective depressions prematurely. The switch provides a stop surface which limits the rearward travel of the shutter and a flag which is detected by optical sensors to determine the position of the switch and thus the pitch desired by the operator.

Abstract: An apparatus for advancing a thermoplastic rod to a heated chamber. A housing, having a first end for communication with the chamber and a second end, receives the rod. A feeding mechanism applies an advancement force to the rod at a first location in a first direction towards the chamber. A retaining mechanism applies a retaining force to the rod at a second location in response to a force applied to the rod in a second direction opposite the first location. The rod is substantially supported within the housing from at least the first location to the first end. The retaining force is applied to the rod substantially about the entire circumference of the rod. The advancement force is applied to the rod at the first location between the first and second ends and the retaining force is applied to the rod at a second location between the first location and the second end.

Abstract: A carrier tape for carrying electronic components thereon forward to a sucking position is formed therein with a plurality of recesses for accommodating the electronic components, respectively, and advanced intermittently with the electronic components contained in the recesses. A suppressor is arranged at a location backward of the sucking position for preventing the electronic components from jumping out of the recesses. A shutter is arranged for sliding contact with the carrier tape such that the shutter is capable of being moved forward and backward along length of the carrier tape to open and close each of the recesses in the sucking position. The shutter has a forward end portion larger in width than a width of the each of the recesses and is formed by a plate spring extending obliquely toward the carrier tape for suppressing the carrier tape.

Abstract: A tape feeder for advancing a carrier tape with pockets containing parts in a surface mount placement system enhances the precision and reliability with which the tape is advanced and reduces the risk of loss of parts in uncovered pockets due to vibration by provision of a sprocket wheel to advance the tape, a reciprocating shutter to retain parts in uncovered pockets, and a retaining member disposed above an edge of the tape for contacting a portion of a top surface of the tape to retain the top surface portion in a plane when the tape is engaged by the sprocket wheel. The operation of the retaining member is assisted by a guide member including front and rear guides that contact the top surface of the tape and a support block that is pressed by a support spring against the bottom surface of a portion of tape between the front and rear guides. The operation of the tape feeder is adjusted to accommodate different pitches.

Abstract: A delivery device for a solder wire includes a main body, an operating element and an attaching device. The main body has a front end, a mediate portion and a rear end, the front end having a defined exit and the rear end having a defined entrance and the mediate portion having a defined recess. The recess communicates with both the entrance and the exit and the solder wire extends through the main body via the entrance and the exit. The operating element has a first end pivotally engaged to the main body and a pushing bar has a first end pivotally engaged to the operating element and a second end contacting the solder wire in the main body, A resilient element has a first end connecting to the operating element and a second end connecting to the pushing bar between the first and second ends thereof. The attaching device is disposed to an under side of the main body and has a gripping portion to grip the soldering iron.

Abstract: A gun-shaped solder-dispensing device dispenses adequate and controlled lengths of solder wire for use in soldering plumbing joints and like tasks. The shape makes it easy to dispense solder and hold it to a heated workpiece all with one hand. The device contains an arcuate toothed drive which comprises about one-quarter of a circle. Thus, it is possible to contain a drive wheel of a large effective diameter in a compact housing. A trigger lever is linked to the drive wheel so that pulling the trigger lever with the fingers of a hand holding the device will dispense a length of solder. The drive wheel acts as a ratchet because it is linked to the trigger lever by pivoting connecting linkages. This allows the toothed wheel to move up into contact with the solder wire before it begins to revolve and move the solder forward. A pressure roller backs the solder to allow a variety of solder diameters to be accommodated.

Abstract: An auxiliary soldering device for electric solder iron includes a sleeve member fitted to a handle of the iron, a connecting seat disposed on the sleeve member, a first guide pipe located adjacent to a rear end of a connecting seat and a second guide pipe located adjacent to a front end thereof. The second guide pipe extends forward to the tip portion of the electric solder iron permitting a soldering wire to be fed through the guide pipes to the tip portion of the iron. A pressing plate engaging the soldering wire and a vane member are pivoted to the connecting seat with the vane member located above the pressing plate. The vane member has an elastic pushing plate downward extending to abut against the soldering wire, whereby pressing downward the front end of the vane member, the wire is advanced by the pushing plate through a certain distance for soldering use.

Abstract: A hand-held device for advancing a strip of solder or like material includes a body having a receiving end, a nose-like advancing end, and an intermediate pair of upstanding brackets. A swing arm pivotally mounted to the brackets pivotally mounts a spring biased actuating arm. The swing arm and actuating arm have tabs which cooperate to grip and advance a solder strip upon actuation of the actuating arm.

Abstract: An apparatus is described by which a label bearing tape can be transported intermittently in a manually operated labeler. The device contains a transporting carriage (19) reciprocable along the label bearing tape (5). In the carriage a latch (22) with a clamping face (25) is held in frictional engagement with the label bearing tape so that during movement of the carriage in one direction it freely slides on the label bearing tape, while during movement of the carriage in the other direction it clamps the label bearing tape against an abutment surface (26) with self-locking action. The clamping face of the latch is covered with abrasive paper, preferably with an aluminous abrasive paper.

Abstract: Apparatus for feeding a cut portion of adhesive strip for sticking the back of a book block or the like has a path for longitudinally guiding the adhesive strip drawn from a roll. In the path, a severing blade is located above a working table upstream from a deposit means for the portion of adhesive strip. Laterally of the working table and parallel to the deposit means is a slide guide having a slide from which projects a gripper having a clamp for gripping the end of the adhesive strip which is held in a waiting position at the cutting location of the severing blade. The slide guide extends from the region of the severing blade to beyond the end of the deposit means and stops are provided in the course of the slide guide means for stopping the slide.

Abstract: An attachment for supplying a filler wire to an electric soldering iron of the pen type includes an independent support butt having an upper housing provided with a V-shaped groove defined by two lateral faces of a dihedron. The cylindrical body portion of a pen type soldering iron is received in the groove and fixed therein by a flexible, length adjustable clamp passing around the body and having its ends fastened to the butt so as to maintain the body tangentially to the faces of the dihedron so that it forms a unit with the butt. The adjustable clamp permits soldering irons whose bodies are of different diameters to be immobilized in the groove. The support butt is provided with a manually operable trigger actuated mechanism for incrementally feeding and guiding a length of filler wire toward the heated tip of the supported soldering iron during use. The power supply lead for the electric heating element of the electric soldering iron extends through a passage in the support butt.

Abstract: A device for feeding solder wire from a spool to the heated tip of a pencil-type solder iron. The device includes a rigid support strip secured by a pair of spaced bands to the front and rear ends of the elongated handle of the soldering iron. The strip extends longitudinally of the handle and is at one side of the handle. A guide provided with a wire-receiving passage therethrough is carried by the support strip. The guide includes a flexible tube which extends forwardly from the front end of the handle. The forward end of the tube is open and is located near the tip of the soldering iron. A spool of solder wire is rotatably mounted on the support strip near the rear end thereof. A first wheel is adjustably mounted on the support strip forwardly of the spool for fictionally engaging the solder wire extending through the guide to advance the solder wire forwardly through the guide when the first wheel is rotated in one direction relative to the support.

Abstract: A portable wire dispenser, suitable for use with solder wire of the type employed in making soldered joints in electrical equipment by a soft soldering operation, comprises a cylindrical body one end of which is closed and the other end of which is open and accommodates an outlet formed with a helical first passageway in communication with a second passageway which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body, the arrangement being such that a helical coil of wire can be contained in the cylindrical body and can be drawn therefrom by means of a free end of wire emerging from the second passageway in the outlet but is constrained from slipping back into the cylindrical body by the helical first passageway which meets the second passageway at approximately a right angle.

Abstract: A novel hand tool for dental use for dispensing wire, pins or rod and for manipulating the dispensed material in a dental procedure. In a preferred embodiment, the dispensed material is a strip of notched pins for cementing to tooth dentin in a retentive pin procedure.

Abstract: A rope pulling device which is compact in size which includes a housing adapted to be fixed to an exterior object. A rope is to be physically placed between a pair of cog wheels which are biased into continuous contact with the rope surface. Each of the cog wheels are operatively driven by separate driven gears with each driven gear being rotatably mounted on a plate. Each of the plates are interconnected to move together to mirror image angular positions through a cam means. Each of the plates are also pivotally mounted upon the housing. A handle means is rotationally mounted upon the housing and is operatively connected to drive a drive gear which, in turn, is operatively connected to drive each of the driven gears in the same direction of rotation at the same angular velocity. Upon operation of the handle means, the driven gears are rotated simultaneously which causes linear movement of a rope placed therebetween with respect to the housing.

Abstract: A loop surrounds the user's index finger, and a movable feeder moves back and forth as the user's finger and thumb are squeezed together and released. A fixed feeder is mounted at the vertex of two springs that bias the loops outwardly, the fixed feeder being located behind the movable feeder. The feeders are so designed that when wire is passed through the feeders, the wire will be advanced forwardly as the fingers are squeezed together and released.

Abstract: An improved fluid-operated dispensing apparatus for use in receiving, processing, and applying rods of hot-melt adhesive. Important characteristics of the apparatus include an air-cooling means adapted to operate when the dispensing function is not being operated, and a means for gripping the adhesive rod to assure a uniform advance through the apparatus to the heating zone. Moreover, the use of a drive piston assembly, which is annular with respect to the rod being processed, enables the manufacture of an unusually compact tool.