The present system is a software defined manufacturing (SDM) system that integrates several technologies and methods into a system that automates the process of engineering and operating automated manufacturing systems (aka “automating automation”). In one embodiment, some or all of the below aspects of the “automating automation” system are integrated: modular, configurable, reusable manufacturing cells; computer vision systems; autocalibration systems; a recipe-based programming environment; configuration management system; production analytics; and a marketplace for sharing recipes.
A method of programless assembly of a device using a robotic cell comprising calibrating a robotic cell for generating a product model, the robotic cell including an end-of-arm camera and utilizing the robotic cell to generate the product model of the device for assembly. The method in one embodiment further comprises validating the product model using a partial assembly method and making the product model available for use by robotic cells.
A method of programless assembly of a device using a robotic cell comprising calibrating a robotic cell for generating a product model, the robotic cell including an end-of-arm camera and utilizing the robotic cell to generate the product model of the device for assembly. The method in one embodiment further comprises validating the product model using a partial assembly method and making the product model available for use by robotic cells.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
A vision analytics and validation (VAV) system for providing an improved inspection of robotic assembly, the VAV system comprising a trained neural network three-way classifier, to classify each component as good, bad, or do not know, and an operator station configured to enable an operator to review an output of the trained neural network, and to determine whether a board including one or more “bad” or a “do not know” classified components passes review and is classified as good, or fails review and is classified as bad. In one embodiment, a retraining trigger to utilize the output of the operator station to train the trained neural network, based on the determination received from the operator station.
G06T 1/20 - Processor architecturesProcessor configuration, e.g. pipelining
G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
A method to configure a microfactory line for disassembly of a device is described. The method comprises identifying a configuration of the device for disassembly, determining each action, based on elements on the device to be removed, determining an order of operations based on the configuration of the device. The method further comprises laying out a microfactory including a plurality of robotic cells connected by conveyors, and an end location for each element removed from the device during the disassembly.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
A method to configure a microfactory line for disassembly of a device is described. The method comprises identifying a configuration of the device for disassembly, determining each action, based on elements on the device to be removed, determining an order of operations based on the configuration of the device. The method further comprises laying out a microfactory including a plurality of robotic cells connected by conveyors, and an end location for each element removed from the device during the disassembly.
A vision analytics and validation (VAV) system for providing an improved inspection of robotic assembly, the VAV system comprising a trained neural network three-way classifier, to classify each component as good, bad, or do not know, and an operator station configured to enable an operator to review an output of the trained neural network, and to determine whether a board including one or more “bad” or a “do not know” classified components passes review and is classified as good, or fails review and is classified as bad. In one embodiment, a retraining trigger to utilize the output of the operator station to train the trained neural network, based on the determination received from the operator station.
G06T 1/20 - Processor architecturesProcessor configuration, e.g. pipelining
G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
A tray feeder mechanism comprising a plurality of trays within a tray feeder, each tray including a tray handle, and a gripper positioned within a gripping area defined by the tray handles, wherein the gripper is configured to remove a tray from the tray feeder when the tray feeder stops.
An angle screw feeding device comprises a screw feeding unit, a screw transporting unit, and a screw driving unit. The device is able to be used with small screws. Further, the device is able to perform an automatic screwing action at any selected angles.
B25B 23/04 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts
B25B 23/10 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for holding or positioning screw or nut prior to or during its rotation using mechanical gripping means
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
The present system is a software defined manufacturing (SDM) system that integrates several technologies and methods into a system that automates the process of engineering and operating automated manufacturing systems (aka “automating automation”). In one embodiment, some or all of the below aspects of the “automating automation” system are integrated: modular, configurable, reusable manufacturing cells; computer vision systems; autocalibration systems; a recipe-based programming environment; configuration management system; production analytics; and a marketplace for sharing recipes.
A method for vision-based tool localization (VTL) in a robotic assembly system including one or more calibrated cameras, the method comprising capturing a plurality of images of the tool contact area from a plurality of different vantage points, determining an estimated position of the tool contact area based on an image, and refining the estimated position based on another image from another vantage point. The method further comprises providing the refined position to the robotic assembly system to enable accurate control of the tool by the robotic assembly system.
A method for vision-based tool localization (VTL) in a robotic assembly system including one or more calibrated cameras, the method comprising capturing a plurality of images of the tool contact area from a plurality of different vantage points, determining an estimated position of the tool contact area based on an image, and refining the estimated position based on another image from another vantage point. The method further comprises providing the refined position to the robotic assembly system to enable accurate control of the tool by the robotic assembly system.
A method for vision-based tool localization (VTL) in a robotic assembly system including one or more calibrated cameras, the method comprising capturing a plurality of images of the tool contact area from a plurality of different vantage points, determining an estimated position of the tool contact area based on an image, and refining the estimated position based on another image from another vantage point. The method further comprises providing the refined position to the robotic assembly system to enable accurate control of the tool by the robotic assembly system.
A robotic cell calibration method comprising a robotic cell system having elements comprising: one or more cameras, one or more sensors, components, and a robotic arm. The method comprises localizing positions of the one or more cameras and components relative to a position of the robotic arm using a common coordinate frame, moving the robotic arm in a movement pattern, and using the cameras and sensors to determine robotic arm position at multiple times during the movement. The method includes identifying a discrepancy in robotic arm position between a predicted position and the determined position in real time, and computing, by an auto-calibrator, a compensation for the identified discrepancy, the auto-calibrator solving for the elements in the robotic cell system as a system. The method includes modifying actions of the robotic arm in real time during the movement based on the compensation.
A robotic cell calibration method comprising a robotic cell system having elements comprising: one or more cameras, one or more sensors, components, and a robotic arm. The method comprises localizing positions of the one or more cameras and components relative to a position of the robotic arm using a common coordinate frame, moving the robotic arm in a movement pattern, and using the cameras and sensors to determine robotic arm position at multiple times during the movement. The method includes identifying a discrepancy in robotic arm position between a predicted position and the determined position in real time, and computing, by an auto-calibrator, a compensation for the identified discrepancy, the auto-calibrator solving for the elements in the robotic cell system as a system. The method includes modifying actions of the robotic arm in real time during the movement based on the compensation.
A robotic cell calibration method comprising a robotic cell system having elements comprising: one or more cameras, one or more sensors, components, and a robotic arm. The method comprises localizing positions of the one or more cameras and components relative to a position of the robotic arm using a common coordinate frame, moving the robotic arm in a movement pattern, and using the cameras and sensors to determine robotic arm position at multiple times during the movement. The method includes identifying a discrepancy in robotic arm position between a predicted position and the determined position in real time, and computing, by an auto-calibrator, a compensation for the identified discrepancy, the auto-calibrator solving for the elements in the robotic cell system as a system. The method includes modifying actions of the robotic arm in real time during the movement based on the compensation.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
Manufacturing machines, namely, surface mount placement machines, axial component insertion machines, dual-inline-pin component placement machines, loading and unloading machines, fastening machines, electric welding machines, and component parts thereof; component parts of manufacturing machines, namely, material tray feeders, tape feeders, tube feeders, and tray loaders and unloaders for materials movement and final assembly of a product; industrial robots; industrial robots and their component parts; industrial robots, namely, electronic device manufacturing and assembly robots; robotic manufacturing hardware, namely, component parts of industrial robots; machines for final assembly of a product; electronic component manufacturing robots; electronic circuit assembling robots
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Downloadable and recorded computer software for controlling, programming, structuring, and analyzing data from robots and associated equipment; downloadable and recorded robotic embedded software, namely, software for operation of a robot
Consulting in the procurement of goods, namely, of hardware and software, said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming
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Providing temporary use of cloud based non-downloadable software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for remote viewing of goods, for use in quality control of goods, and for use in visual inspection of goods, the foregoing utilizing machine learning and production planning; product design and development, namely, technical development of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls; technical consulting for third parties in the sector of product design and development, specifically of machine controls; consulting regarding the design and development of goods, particularly regarding the adaptation of computer hardware and software for robots and associated equipment
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Installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading, customization, and repair of industrial robots and their component parts; consultation in the field of installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading and repair of industrial robots and their component parts; computer hardware customization consulting; computer hardware support, namely, installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading, customization and repair of computer hardware; computer hardware installation; computer hardware repair; computer hardware maintenance; computer hardware upgrades and updating; maintenance of computer hardware systems; technical support services for industrial robots, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of components, structural parts and computer hardware
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Installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading,
customization, and repair of industrial robots and their
component parts; consultation in the field of installation,
maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading and repair of
industrial robots and their component parts; computer
hardware customization consulting; computer hardware
support, namely, installation, maintenance, reconditioning,
upgrading, customization and repair of computer hardware;
computer hardware installation; computer hardware repair;
computer hardware maintenance; computer hardware upgrades
and updating; maintenance of computer hardware systems;
technical support services for industrial robots, namely,
troubleshooting in the nature of repair of components,
structural parts and computer hardware.
A configurable belt conveyor for manufacturing comprising first belt and an adaptable border adjacent to the belt. The adaptable border having a first configuration in which a first width of the belt is available for supporting a pallet on the conveyor belt, and a second configuration in which a portion of the belt is covered by the adaptable border, such that the second width of the belt is sized for supporting a printed circuit board (PCB). In one embodiment, the configurable belt conveyor may be configured to form a dual stream conveyor.
B65G 15/12 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts
B65G 21/10 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
H05K 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components
A tray feeder mechanism comprising a plurality of trays within a tray feeder, each tray including a tray handle, and a gripper positioned within a gripping area defined by the tray handles, wherein the gripper is configured to remove a tray from the tray feeder when the tray feeder stops.
B65G 1/127 - Storage devices mechanical with article supports or holders movable in a closed circuit to facilitate insertion or removal of articles the circuit being confined in a vertical plane
A tray feeder mechanism comprising a plurality of trays within a tray feeder, each tray including a tray handle, and a gripper positioned within a gripping area defined by the tray handles, wherein the gripper is configured to remove a tray from the tray feeder when the tray feeder stops.
B65G 1/127 - Storage devices mechanical with article supports or holders movable in a closed circuit to facilitate insertion or removal of articles the circuit being confined in a vertical plane
A configurable belt conveyor for manufacturing comprising first belt and an adaptable border adjacent to the belt. The adaptable border having a first configuration in which a first width of the belt is available for supporting a pallet on the conveyor belt, and a second configuration in which a portion of the belt is covered by the adaptable border, such that the second width of the belt is sized for supporting a printed circuit board (PCB). In one embodiment, the configurable belt conveyor may be configured to form a dual stream conveyor.
B65G 15/12 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts
B65G 21/10 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
H05K 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components
An angle screw feeding device comprises a screw feeding unit, a screw transporting unit, and a screw driving unit. The device is able to be used with small screws. Further, the device is able to perform an automatic screwing action at any selected angles.
B25B 23/04 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts
B23P 19/06 - Screw or nut setting or loosening machines
B25B 23/10 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for holding or positioning screw or nut prior to or during its rotation using mechanical gripping means
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
A tray feeder mechanism comprising a plurality of trays within a tray feeder, each tray including a tray handle, and a gripper positioned within a gripping area defined by the tray handles, wherein the gripper is configured to remove a tray from the tray feeder when the tray feeder stops.
A configurable belt conveyor for manufacturing comprising first belt and an adaptable border adjacent to the belt. The adaptable border having a first configuration in which a first width of the belt is available for supporting a pallet on the conveyor belt, and a second configuration in which a portion of the belt is covered by the adaptable border, such that the second width of the belt is sized for supporting a printed circuit board (PCB). In one embodiment, the configurable belt conveyor may be configured to form a dual stream conveyor.
B65G 21/14 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
B65G 15/12 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising two or more co-operating endless surfaces with parallel longitudinal axes, or a multiplicity of parallel elements, e.g. ropes defining an endless surface with two or more endless belts
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Installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading, customization, and repair of industrial robots and their component parts; consultation in the field of installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading and repair of industrial robots and their component parts; computer hardware customization consulting; computer hardware support, namely, installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading, customization and repair of computer hardware; computer hardware installation; computer hardware repair; computer hardware maintenance; computer hardware upgrades and updating; maintenance of computer hardware systems; technical support services for industrial robots, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of components, structural parts and computer hardware.
31.
IMAGE ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR TESTING IN MANUFACTURING
A vision analytics and validation (VAV) system for providing an improved inspection of robotic assembly, the VAV system comprising a trained neural network three-way classifier, to classify each component as good, bad, or do not know, and an operator station configured to enable an operator to review an output of the trained neural network, and to determine whether a board including one or more "bad" or a "do not know" classified components passes review and is classified as good, or fails review and is classified as bad. In one embodiment, a retraining trigger to utilize the output of the operator station to train the trained neural network, based on the determination received from the operator station.
G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
G06K 9/68 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means using sequential comparisons of the image signals with a plurality of reference, e.g. addressable memory
G06N 3/04 - Architecture, e.g. interconnection topology
An object attachment handler comprising a configurable gripper, configured to define an open and closed position, based on a software definition of an object to be attached, and a fastening tool, automatically configured to apply a defined force curve at defined positions, to complete attachment of the object, based on the software definition of the object.
A vision analytics and validation (VAV) system for providing an improved inspection of robotic assembly, the VAV system comprising a trained neural network three-way classifier, to classify each component as good, bad, or do not know, and an operator station configured to enable an operator to review an output of the trained neural network, and to determine whether a board including one or more "bad" or a "do not know" classified components passes review and is classified as good, or fails review and is classified as bad. In one embodiment, a retraining trigger to utilize the output of the operator station to train the trained neural network, based on the determination received from the operator station.
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
The present system is a software defined manufacturing (SDM) system that integrates several technologies and methods into a system that automates the process of engineering and operating automated manufacturing systems (aka "automating automation"). In one embodiment, some or all of the below aspects of the "automating automation" system are integrated: modular, configurable, reusable manufacturing cells; computer vision systems; autocalibration systems; a recipe-based programming environment; configuration management system; production analytics; and a marketplace for sharing recipes.
A two-stage insertion system including a gripper to grip a module, a compliance element to provide movement in the XY axis, a first stage insertion control to insert the module into a socket, to a first level, and a second stage insertion control to complete the insertion of the module into the socket, when the first stage insertion control indicates that the module is aligned to the socket, the second level insertion control exerting enough force to complete the insertion of the module into the socket.
An object attachment handler comprising a configurable gripper, configured to define an open and closed position, based on a software definition of an object to be attached, and a fastening tool, automatically configured to apply a defined force curve at defined positions, to complete attachment of the object, based on the software definition of the object.
The present system is a software defined manufacturing (SDM) system that integrates several technologies and methods into a system that automates the process of engineering and operating automated manufacturing systems (aka “automating automation”). In one embodiment, some or all of the below aspects of the “automating automation” system are integrated: modular, configurable, reusable manufacturing cells; computer vision systems; autocalibration systems; a recipe-based programming environment; configuration management system; production analytics; and a marketplace for sharing recipes.
The present system is a software defined manufacturing (SDM) system that integrates several technologies and methods into a system that automates the process of engineering and operating automated manufacturing systems (aka "automating automation"). In one embodiment, some or all of the below aspects of the "automating automation" system are integrated: modular, configurable, reusable manufacturing cells; computer vision systems; autocalibration systems; a recipe-based programming environment; configuration management system; production analytics; and a marketplace for sharing recipes.
A two-stage insertion system including a gripper to grip a module, a compliance element to provide movement in the XY axis, a first stage insertion control to insert the module into a socket, to a first level, and a second stage insertion control to complete the insertion of the module into the socket, when the first stage insertion control indicates that the module is aligned to the socket, the second level insertion control exerting enough force to complete the insertion of the module into the socket.
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Installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading, customization, and repair of industrial robots and their component parts; consultation in the field of installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading and repair of industrial robots and their component parts; computer hardware customization consulting; computer hardware support, namely, installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading, customization and repair of computer hardware; computer hardware installation; computer hardware repair; computer hardware maintenance; computer hardware upgrades and updating; maintenance of computer hardware systems; technical support services for industrial robots, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of components, structural parts and computer hardware
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Installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading, customization, and repair of industrial robots and their component parts; consultation in the field of installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading and repair of industrial robots and their component parts; computer hardware customization consulting; computer hardware support, namely, installation, maintenance, reconditioning, upgrading, customization and repair of computer hardware; computer hardware installation; computer hardware repair; computer hardware maintenance; computer hardware upgrades and updating; maintenance of computer hardware systems; technical support services for industrial robots, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of components, structural parts and computer hardware
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Vision analysis and validation system for improved inspection in robotic assembly
A vision analytics and validation (VAV) system for providing an improved inspection of robotic assembly, the VAV system comprising a trained neural network three-way classifier, to classify each component as good, bad, or do not know, and an operator station configured to enable an operator to review an output of the trained neural network, and to determine whether a board including one or more “bad” or a “do not know” classified components passes review and is classified as good, or fails review and is classified as bad. In one embodiment, a retraining trigger to utilize the output of the operator station to train the trained neural network, based on the determination received from the operator station.
G06V 30/24 - Character recognition characterised by the processing or recognition method
G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
A two-stage insertion system including a gripper to grip a module, a compliance element to provide movement in the XY axis, a first stage insertion control to insert the module into a socket, to a first level, and a second stage insertion control to complete the insertion of the module into the socket, when the first stage insertion control indicates that the module is aligned to the socket, the second level insertion control exerting enough force to complete the insertion of the module into the socket.
An object attachment handler comprising a configurable gripper, configured to define an open and closed position, based on a software definition of an object to be attached, and a fastening tool, automatically configured to apply a defined force curve at defined positions, to complete attachment of the object, based on the software definition of the object.
Methods of and devices for developing supply chain management are disclosed. Logic and devices implementing the logic for supply chain management avoid resources (e.g., machine component parts, raw materials, machines, machine capacity) being inappropriately re-allocated to customers without the customers' submission of forecasts in an accurate and timely manner.
Methods of and devices for using additive processes (e.g., 3D printing) to embed components inside an object are disclosed. In some embodiments, the components include active components, such as computer chips. In other embodiments, the components include passive components, such as inductor, resistor, and capacitors. The methods and devices disclosed herein can be used for rapid prototyping and fast manufacturing.
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Industrial robots; manufacturing robots. Computer software; computer hardware; robotic manufacturing hardware; robotic embedded software; electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic components for computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic switching mechanisms; computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, monitoring and data acquisition in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring computer program documentation and software in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; computer software updates and modifications; computer hardware parts; computer hardware replacement parts. Computer hardware Installation; computer hardware repair; computer hardware maintenance; computer hardware upgrades and updating; maintenance of computer hardware systems. Computer education training; training in the use and operation of computers. Providing cloud based non-downloadable software; software as a service (SAAS); software as a service (SAAS) to enable visibility and traceability, quality control and visual inspection using machine learning, automated configuration of factory line, production planning for automotive electronics engine management, ignition, information, carputers, telematics, entertainment systems, medical devices, 3C, computers, consumer electronics and communications, industrial equipment, home appliances, and automated office equipment design and engineering of automation and manufacturing systems; development, further development, creation, adaptation and maintenance of computer programs and computer operating systems for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; technical development of machine controls, namely, of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; programming of electronic data carriers, namely, of processors in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; technical consulting for third parties in the sector of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; consulting in the procurement and adaptation of hardware and software with regard to technical aspects in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; services in the field of computer-assisted construction and design, specifically creation and adaptation of technical drawings, connection diagrams, circuit diagrams and product documentation, such as graphical installation and work instructions and including the computer-assisted drafting of technical drawings in the mechanical and electronic field; Computer software consulting; computer software support; computer software Installation; computer software repair; computer software maintenance; computer software upgrades and updating; maintenance of computer software systems; computer hardware consulting; computer hardware support.
A lead trimming module and system provides automated means for trimming leads of a mounted electrical component. A controller executes a programmable lead trimming algorithm and correspondingly controls a movement apparatus, such as an XYZ gantry robot, and mounted lead trimming module for selectively trimming lead protrusions to a programmed lead length.
B26D 1/26 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a non-circular cutting member moving about an axis substantially perpendicular to the line of cut
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Robots [machines]. Computer software; computer hardware; robotic manufacturing hardware; robotic embedded software; electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic components for computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic switching mechanisms; computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, monitoring and data acquisition in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring computer program documentation and software in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; laboratory robots; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence. Cloud based non-downloadable software; software as a service (SAAS); software as a service (SAAS) to enable visibility and traceability, quality control and visual inspection using machine learning, automated configuration of factory line, production planning for automotive electronics engine management, ignition, information, carputers, telematics, entertainment systems, medical devices, 3C, computers, consumer electronics and communications, industrial equipment, home appliances, and automated office equipment design and engineering of automation and manufacturing systems; development, further development, creation, adaptation and maintenance of computer programs and computer operating systems for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; technical development of machine controls, namely, of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; programming of electronic data carriers, namely, of processors in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; technical consulting for third parties in the sector of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; consulting in the procurement and adaptation of hardware and software with regard to technical aspects in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; services in the field of computer-assisted construction and design, specifically creation and adaptation of technical drawings, connection diagrams, circuit diagrams and product documentation, such as graphical installation and work instructions and including the computer-assisted drafting of technical drawings in the mechanical and electronic field.
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Computer software for configuring manufacturing robots in the field of automated manufacturing technology that may be downloaded from a global computer network; computer hardware; robotic computer manufacturing hardware; robotic embedded computer software for configuring manufacturing robots in the field of automated manufacturing technology that may be downloaded from a global computer network; electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; electronic components for computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, monitoring devices and data acquisition in the field of automated manufacturing technology; computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology; pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring computer program documentation and computer software, all in the fields of automated manufacturing technology; electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; computer software updates and modifications in the nature of downloadable computer software and associated downloadable data files for updating computer software in the fields of automated manufacturing technology, provided via computer and communications networks Providing temporary use of cloud based non-downloadable software for configuring manufacturing robots in the field of automated manufacturing technology; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for configuring manufacturing robots in the field of automated manufacturing technology; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software to enable visibility and traceability, quality control and visual inspection using machine learning, automated configuration of a factory line and production planning for telematics and industrial equipment; design of computer hardware for automation and manufacturing systems and engineering of automation and manufacturing systems; development, further development, creation, adaptation in the nature of design and maintenance of computer programs and computer operating systems for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming; technical design and development of machine controls, namely, of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming; programming of electronic data carriers, namely, of processors in the field of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming; technical consulting for third parties regarding the design and development of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming; consulting regarding the design and development of goods, particularly regarding the adaptation of computer hardware and software, with said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming
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Robots [machines]. Computer software; laboratory robots; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic components for computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic switching mechanisms; computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, monitoring and data acquisition in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring computer program documentation and software in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization. Cloud based non-downloadable software [software as a service]; software as a service (SAAS); design and engineering of automation and manufacturing systems; development, further development, creation, adaptation and maintenance of computer programs and computer operating systems for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; technical development of machine controls, namely, of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; programming of electronic data carriers, namely, of processors in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; technical consulting for third parties in the sector of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; consulting in the procurement and adaptation of hardware and software with regard to technical aspects in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; services in the field of computer-assisted construction and design, specifically creation and adaptation of technical drawings, connection diagrams, circuit diagrams and product documentation, such as graphical installation and work instructions and including the computer-assisted drafting of technical drawings in the mechanical and electronic field.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Robots [machines]. Computer software; laboratory robots; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic components for computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic switching mechanisms; computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, monitoring and data acquisition in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring computer program documentation and software in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization. Cloud based non-downloadable software [software as a service]; software as a service (SAAS); design and engineering of automation and manufacturing systems; development, further development, creation, adaptation and maintenance of computer programs and computer operating systems for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; technical development of machine controls, namely, of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; programming of electronic data carriers, namely, of processors in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; technical consulting for third parties in the sector of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; consulting in the procurement and adaptation of hardware and software with regard to technical aspects in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; services in the field of computer-assisted construction and design, specifically creation and adaptation of technical drawings, connection diagrams, circuit diagrams and product documentation, such as graphical installation and work instructions and including the computer-assisted drafting of technical drawings in the mechanical and electronic field.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Industrial robots; industrial robots, namely, electronic device manufacturing and assembly robots Computer software for controlling, programming, and structuring and analyzing data from robots and associated equipment; Electronic components for computers, namely, computer hardware for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Electronic components for computers, namely, robotic manufacturing hardware for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Robotic embedded software, namely, software for operation of a robot; Electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Component parts of computers, namely, electronic components for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, and monitoring devices in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring information gleaned from computer programs in the fields of automated manufacturing technology; Electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology Consulting in the procurement of goods, namely, of hardware and software, said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming Providing temporary use of cloud based non-downloadable software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for remote viewing of goods, for use in quality control of goods, and for use in visual inspection of goods, the foregoing utilizing machine learning, automated configuration of factory lines, and production planning, in the fields of automation and manufacturing systems; Design and development, namely, adaptation and maintenance, of computer programs and computer operating system software, for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Product design and development, namely, technical development of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Technical consulting for third parties in the sector of product design and development, specifically of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Consulting regarding the design and development of goods, particularly regarding the adaptation of computer hardware and software, with said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
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Industrial robots; industrial robots, namely, electronic device manufacturing and assembly robots Computer software for controlling, programming, and structuring and analyzing data from robots and associated equipment; Electronic components for computers, namely, computer hardware for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Electronic components for computers, namely, robotic manufacturing hardware for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Robotic embedded software, namely, software for operation of a robot; Electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Component parts of computers, namely, electronic components for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, and monitoring devices in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring information gleaned from computer programs in the fields of automated manufacturing technology; Electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology Consulting in the procurement of goods, namely, of hardware and software, said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming Providing temporary use of cloud based non-downloadable software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for remote viewing of goods, for use in quality control of goods, and for use in visual inspection of goods, the foregoing utilizing machine learning, automated configuration of factory lines, and production planning, in the fields of automation and manufacturing systems; Design and development, namely, adaptation and maintenance, of computer programs and computer operating system software, for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Product design and development, namely, technical development of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Technical consulting for third parties in the sector of product design and development, specifically of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Consulting regarding the design and development of goods, particularly regarding the adaptation of computer hardware and software, with said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Industrial robots; industrial robots, namely, electronic device manufacturing and assembly robots Computer software for controlling, programming, and structuring and analyzing data from robots and associated equipment; Electronic components for computers, namely, computer hardware for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Electronic components for computers, namely, robotic manufacturing hardware for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Robotic embedded software, namely, software for operation of a robot; Electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Component parts of computers, namely, electronic components for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, and monitoring devices in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring information gleaned from computer programs in the fields of automated manufacturing technology; Electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology Consulting in the procurement of goods, namely, of hardware and software, said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming Providing temporary use of cloud based non-downloadable software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for remote viewing of goods, for use in quality control of goods, and for use in visual inspection of goods, the foregoing utilizing machine learning, automated configuration of factory lines, and production planning, in the fields of automation and manufacturing systems; Design and development, namely, adaptation and maintenance, of computer programs and computer operating system software, for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Product design and development, namely, technical development of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Technical consulting for third parties in the sector of product design and development, specifically of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Consulting regarding the design and development of goods, particularly regarding the adaptation of computer hardware and software, with said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Industrial robots; industrial robots, namely, electronic device manufacturing and assembly robots Computer software for controlling, programming, and structuring and analyzing data from robots and associated equipment; Electronic components for computers, namely, computer hardware for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Electronic components for computers, namely, robotic manufacturing hardware for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Robotic embedded software, namely, software for operation of a robot; Electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Component parts of computers, namely, electronic components for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, and monitoring devices in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring information gleaned from computer programs in the fields of automated manufacturing technology; Electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology Consulting in the procurement of goods, namely, of hardware and software, said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming Providing temporary use of cloud based non-downloadable software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for remote viewing of goods, for use in quality control of goods, and for use in visual inspection of goods, the foregoing utilizing machine learning, automated configuration of factory lines, and production planning, in the fields of automation and manufacturing systems; Design and development, namely, adaptation and maintenance, of computer programs and computer operating system software, for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Product design and development, namely, technical development of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Technical consulting for third parties in the sector of product design and development, specifically of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Consulting regarding the design and development of goods, particularly regarding the adaptation of computer hardware and software, with said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Robots. Computer software; computer hardware; robotic manufacturing hardware; robotic embedded software; electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic components for computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic switching mechanisms; computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, monitoring and data acquisition in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring computer program documentation and software in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization; electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology and business organization. Cloud based non-downloadable software; software as a service (SAAS); software as a service (SAAS) to enable visibility and traceability, quality control and visual inspection using machine learning, automated configuration of factory line, production planning for automotive electronics engine management, ignition, information, carputers, telematics, entertainment systems, medical devices, 3C (Computer, communications, and consumer electronics, Computing, Communication, and Consumer), computers, consumer electronics and communications, industrial equipment, home appliances, and automated office equipment design and engineering of automation and manufacturing systems; development, further development, creation, adaptation and maintenance of computer programs and computer operating systems for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; technical development of machine controls, namely, of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; programming of electronic data carriers, namely, of processors in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; technical consulting for third parties in the sector of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; consulting in the procurement and adaptation of hardware and software with regard to technical aspects in the field of automated manufacturing technology, communication technology, business organization and computer programming; services in the field of computer-assisted construction and design, specifically creation and adaptation of technical drawings, connection diagrams, circuit diagrams and product documentation, such as graphical installation and work instructions and including the computer-assisted drafting of technical drawings in the mechanical and electronic field.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Consulting in the procurement of goods, namely, of hardware and software, said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology and computer programming Providing temporary use of cloud based non-downloadable software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for accessing, viewing, and managing data; Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for remote viewing of goods, for use in quality control of goods, and for use in visual inspection of goods, the foregoing utilizing machine learning, automated configuration of factory lines, and production planning, in the fields of automation and manufacturing systems; Design and development, namely, adaptation and maintenance, of computer programs and computer operating system software, for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Product design and development, namely, technical development of standard machine controls and customer-specific machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Technical consulting for third parties in the sector of product design and development, specifically of machine controls in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Consulting regarding the design and development of goods, particularly regarding the adaptation of computer hardware and software, with said hardware and software being for use in the fields of the technical aspects of automated manufacturing technology
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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industrial robots; robotic manufacturing hardware, namely, component parts of industrial robots; industrial robots and their component parts Computer software for controlling, programming, and structuring and analyzing data from robots and associated equipment; computer hardware; computer hardware, namely, robotic manufacturing hardware; robotic embedded software, namely, software for operation of a robot; electronic devices, namely, computers for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; Component parts of computers, namely, electronic components for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology; computer programs for measuring, controlling, gauging, regulating, operating, and monitoring devices in the field of automated manufacturing technology; computer operating systems in the field of automated manufacturing technology; pre-recorded magnetic and electronic data carriers, namely, DVDs, CDs and disc drives featuring information gleaned from computer programs in the fields of automated manufacturing technology; electronic machine control systems, specifically freely programmable, programmable logic and permanently programmed controls for use in the field of automated manufacturing technology
A solder dross recovery module has gears and a waste collection chamber positioned within a solder pot. The gears are configured to draw in solder dross from a surface of molten solder stored in the solder pot. The gears apply pressure to the solder dross so as to separate solder from the solder dross. The recovered solder is returned to the molten solder in the solder pot. A resulting waste material is collected in the waste collection chamber.
A compliant interconnect with a cylindrical bellows structure is configured to reduce a stress between a substrate and a PCB board. The stress can be caused by a CTE (coefficient of thermal expansion) mismatch, a physical movement, or a combination thereof. The compliant interconnect can be solder to and/or immobilized on one or more coupling structure. Alternatively, the compliant interconnect can include an instant swapping structure (such as a socket) that makes the upgrade of the electronic components easier.
A universal automation line is configured for the assembly of electronics and mechanical devices. The universal automation line includes universal cells or stations that can be programmed to perform a variety of automated assembly tasks such as glue dispensing, screw driving, pick and place, etc. The stations are interchangeable by different module design such as selective soldering, heat stacking, bottom lead trimming, bottom screwing and ultrasonic welding. Each station can also include an automated robot, which is also interchangeable, to perform different tasks and complete fully automated assemblies. The stations can be sequenced inline for a fully automated line or combined with some manual operation. The stations can communicate by standardized interfaces and local networks, and can be expanded to an intranet or the internet for remote control.
B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
A method of and device for making a three dimensional electronic circuit. The method comprises coupling one or more magnet wires with a substrate along a surface contour of the substrate, immobilizing the one or more magnet wires on the substrate, and forming the electronic circuit by electrically coupling the one or more magnet wires with an integrated circuit chip.
H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
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Printed circuit board made through sintering copper nano-particles
A printed circuit board is formed from a plurality of thinner PCBs stacked on top of each other with an intermediate metal interconnect material selectively positioned between adjacent PCBs. The metal interconnect material is selectively positioned on surface contact points of correspondingly aligned plated through holes on the adjacent printed circuit boards. The stacked printed circuit boards and intermediate metal interconnect material are laminated, thereby sintering the metal interconnect material and the surface contact points of the plated through holes to form electrical interconnects between plated through holes on adjacent printed circuit boards. The metal interconnect material is preferably the same as the plating material used to plate the through holes, such as copper.
An RFID device assembly is fabricated by positioning an electrically conductive wire onto a fabric as a pattern that forms an antenna, and securing the wire to the fabric by stitching a non-electrically conductive thread over the wire and to the fabric. The two ends of the electrically conductive wire are positioned for coupling to antenna contact pads on an RFID device. The RFID device is attached to the fabric either before or after the electrically conductive wire is secured to the fabric by the stitched non-electrically conductive thread.
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
An electrical interconnect includes a copper pillar and solder cap. The copper pillar and solder cap are formed onto a contact pad or an under bump metallurgy (UBM). In some applications, the contact pad or UBM is part of an electronic component, such as a semiconductor chip. In other cases, the contact pad is part of laminated substrate, such as a printed circuit board (PCB), or a ceramic substrate. The copper pillar and the solder cap are printed using an ink printer, such as an aerosol ink jet printer. A post heat treatment solidifies the interconnection between the contact pad or UBM, the copper pillar and the solder cap.
Methods of and Devices for quality control that can be used with automated optical inspection (AOI), solder paste inspection (SPI), and automated x-ray inspection (AXI) are disclosed. Plurality of threshold settings are entered in a testing process. Multiple testing results are obtained from the testing process. A graphic presentation is generated showing the numerical relationship among the data points, such that a quality control person is able to fine-tune the testing process to have a predetermined ratio of Defect Escaped % to False Call ppm.
A formed graphite sheet is shaped and sized as a protective shield positioned over an electronic component coupled to a PCB. The formed graphite sheet is used to protect a body of the electronic component from heat applied during the assembly of the electronic component to the PCB, such as the heating steps used in SMT and through-hole technology. The formed graphite sheet is shaped to selective direct impinging heat. The heat can be directly away from the entire electronic component. Alternatively, the heat can be selectively directed away from some portions of the electronic component and toward other portions of the electronic component.
A glue thickness inspection system automates a thickness measurement functionality for determining the thickness of both non-transparent and transparent materials including, but not limited to, glue, gel, solder and epoxy. The glue thickness inspection system includes a laser detector, a movable platform for positioning a unit under test, and a controller for controlling movement of the platform, angle of the laser detector, and calculation of the transparent material thickness. The laser detector includes a laser for emitting a laser light onto the unit under test and a sensor for receiving corresponding reflected light. The sensed data is used by the controller to determine the transparent material thickness.
Two substrates are mechanically and electrically coupled together using a combination of a fast cure electrically non-conductive epoxy for mechanical attachment and a slow cure electrically conductive epoxy for electrical interconnects. The two epoxies are selectively applied between the two substrates as a stack, and the stack is subjected to a temperature that is sufficient to cure the fast cure electrically non-conductive epoxy in a short period of time but does not damage the substrates or components coupled thereto. In some applications, the temperature is less than 100 degrees Celsius and the time period is less than 5 seconds. The stack is removed from the heat and the slow cure electrically conductive epoxy continues to cure over a longer second period of time, such as a few hours to a day.
B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
B32B 7/14 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties applied in spaced arrangements, e.g. in stripes
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 37/16 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating
B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method
H05K 3/36 - Assembling printed circuits with other printed circuits
H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
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Graphite sheet to protect SMT components from thermal exposure
A formed graphite sheet is shaped and sized as a protective shield positioned over an electronic component coupled to a PCB. The formed graphite sheet is used to protect a body of the electronic component from heat applied during the assembly of the electronic component to the PCB, such as the heating steps used in SMT and through-hole technology.
H01L 23/473 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing liquids
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Using a snap button to make disconnectable connection of electronic devices to fabrics
A disconnectable snap button connection for connecting electronic devices to fabrics, the disconnectable snap button connection and a method for making the same is described herein. The disconnectable snap button connection includes a component, a piece of conductive material, a piece of non-conductive material; wherein the piece of conductive material is attached to the piece of non-conductive material, a male portion of the disconnectable snap button, wherein the male portion of the disconnectable snap button is attached to the component, and a female portion of the disconnectable snap button, wherein the female portion of the disconnectable snap button is attached to the piece of conductive material. When the male portion of the disconnectable snap button is inserted into the female portion of the disconnectable snap button, a connection is made between the component and the piece of conductive material.
H01R 33/00 - Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holdersSeparate parts thereof
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
A method and apparatus for generating consumer electronics using a Universal Box Build (UBB) are disclosed herein. The method may include entering specifications of a product comprised of a printed circuit board (PCB), additional components (such as Central Processing Units (CPUs), memory modules, and heatsinks) into a chassis module, inserting a set of required components in the UBB, and generating the PCB assembly based on the entered specifications, wherein a robot is operatively connected to the interface module to automatically generate a product assembly.
A method for making a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) device on fabric is described herein. In a first example, an RFID semiconductor chip is attached to a piece of fabric. The RFID semiconductor chip includes two terminals. A solid wire is stitched into the fabric making an RFID antenna. The solid wire is attached to the terminals of the RFID semiconductor chip. In a second example, a metal wire is selected. The metal wire is stitched into fabric making an RFID antenna. The metal wire includes two ends and a conductive adhesive is applied to two ends of the metal wire. An RFID semiconductor chip is attached to the fabric. The RFID semiconductor chip includes two terminals and the RFID semiconductor chip is attached to the fabric at the two terminals. The conductive adhesive is cured. In both examples, the wire and the RFID semiconductor chip are encapsulated in fabric.
A stirring device and method for stirring a material using an applicator with an electrically controllable element placed on an outside surface of the applicator so that a controllable power source coupled to the electrically controllable element provides a controlled electrostatic charge to the element. The controlled electrostatic charge provided by the power source creates a variable electric field exterior to the outside surface of the applicator. The variable electric field induces a stirring movement to the material.
A test apparatus and method for testing a shoe comprises a base, with a shoe fixture for fixing a shoe against displacement, and an actuator, including a shoe contactor, mounted to the movable portion of the actuator connected to the base so that a shoe fixed to the shoe fixture can be placed in alternating stress conditions. The movable portion of the actuator is displaceable between a first position in which the shoe contactor is positioned away from the shoe fixture and a second position in which the shoe contactor is positioned proximate to the shoe fixture to contact and deflect the shoe.
An adhesive application system for rounded surfaces of a product. The adhesive activation system include a product body having a round outer perimeter, a band configured to fit along the outside of the round outer perimeter, a plurality of pressure pads arranged positioned along a curved pathway, a support configured to hold the product body such that the outer perimeter aligns with the curved pathway and one or more actuators coupled to each of the pressure pads and configured to move the pressure pads between a contracted position wherein curved inner sides of the pressure pads are substantially aligned with the curved pathway and thereby compress the band onto the round outer perimeter and an extended position wherein the curved inner sides are spaced away from the curved pathway.
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
F21K 9/23 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings
A solar cell module comprises a solar cell die that is soldered to a substrate. The substrate comprises one or more power contacts. A power conductor is soldered to a power contact, thereby electrically coupling the power conductor to the solar cell die. A pre-heat module heats a first side of the substrate at a first area to a first temperature for a first duration. Then, a solder heat source solders a power conductor to a power contact at a second area of the substrate at a second temperature for a second duration. The resulting solder connection at the power conductor is less prone to cold-solder defects. The temperature of the pre-heat module is controlled to promote curing of an RTV sealant used in the manufacture of the solar cell module. The temperature of the solder heat source is controlled to avoid burning and degrading of the RTV sealant.
B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
A printed circuit including a non-conductive substrate, a first conductive layer printed on the non-conductive substrate and one or more additional layers printed on the substrate. The first conductive layer is able to have one or more antennas each forming a predetermined pattern, a first conductive sheet and one or more conductive traces. The one or more additional layers include a first electrode printed on the top of the first conductive sheet, a buffer printed on top of the first electrode, a second electrode printed on top of the buffer and a second conductive sheet printed on top of the second electrode. The printed circuit is further able to include an RFID chip electrically coupled with the antennas and at least one of the first and second conductive sheets via the conductive traces, wherein the first and second conductive sheets, the buffer and the first and second electrodes form a power source that provides electrical power to the RFID chip.
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
The present invention relates to connector tools for seating connectors on a substrate such as a printed circuit board. In various embodiments, the connector tools can be made by wire electrode discharge machining (WEDM) process. In the embodiments, the connector tool includes reinforced ribbed end walls, ribbed internal walls, interconnected walls and contours that reduce tool and connector damage. In other embodiments, the connector tools include guiding structures that align the connector tool to the connector before seating the connector so that the connector tool aligns to the connector pins and body to avoid damage to the connector and/or the substrate. In another embodiment, the connector tool has guiding skirts and surfaces to capture the connector in position then seat the connector. Thus, the invention reduces connector and substrate damage during manufacturing, reduces tool damage, and lowers product costs by boosting manufacturing yields.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
A solar cell module comprises a solar cell die that is soldered to a substrate. The substrate comprises one or more power contacts. A power conductor is soldered to a power contact, thereby electrically coupling the power conductor to the solar cell die. A pre-heat module heats a first side of the substrate at a first area to a first temperature for a first duration. Then, a solder heat source solders a power conductor to a power contact at a second area of the substrate at a second temperature for a second duration. The resulting solder connection at the power conductor is less prone to cold-solder defects. The temperature of the pre-heat module is controlled to promote curing of an RTV sealant used in the manufacture of the solar cell module. The temperature of the solder heat source is controlled to avoid burning and degrading of the RTV sealant.
A portable mold-temperature control unit includes a local heating system, a first fluid duct, a second fluid duct, and a fluid exchange system. The local heating system includes a local heater for heating fluid that is used to rapidly heat a mold. The first fluid duct carries hot fluid heated by the local heating system. The second fluid duct carries cool fluid that is used to rapidly cool a mold. The fluid exchange system includes an outlet that permits fluid to flow from the first and second fluid ducts to the mold during heating and cooling, respectively. The fluid exchange system also includes an inlet that receives the fluid as it returns from the mold. In one embodiment, the heating system reheats the fluid returning from the mold and reuses it to heat the mold again. In a more particular embodiment, the heating system includes a steam generator that generates steam used to heat the mold. In another embodiment, the portable mold-temperature control system includes a local cooling system that cools the fluid used to cool the mold. In a more particular embodiment, the local cooling system cools fluid returning from the mold and reuses it to cool the mold. A method for using the portable mold-temperature control unit is also disclosed.
This invention relates to a substrate with via and pad structure(s) to reduce solder wicking. Each via and pad structure connects a component to conductive layers associated with the substrate. The substrate includes one or more plated vias, solder mask(s) surrounding the plated vias, and a conductive pad with a conductive trace connected to each plated via. The conductive pad extends beyond the terminal sides to increase solder formation and the solder mask reduces solder formation at the terminal end of the component. The via and pad structure is suitable for a variety of components and high component density. The invention also provides a computer implemented method for calculating the maximum distance of a conductive pad extending beyond the terminal side of a component.
