Patent ID: 6772813
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: B25J,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
In a high speed machine for picking and placing electronic components, a replaceable heated end effector for connection to a vacuum ported tool changer, comprising:an adapter flange, a heater plate and a heated tip; said heater plate having one or more heating elements disposed thereon and arranged to thermally communicate with said heated tip; said adapter flange having an upper side arranged to removably couple to said vacuum ported tool changer, and having one or more electrical contacts arranged to communicate with said heating elements; said heated tip having a vacuum pickup portion for picking up said electronic components; wherein apertures in each of said adapter flange said heater plate and said heated tip are arranged so as to communicate a vacuum from said vacuum ported tool changer to said vacuum pickup portion; and fastening means to hold said adapter flange and said heater plate and said heated tip together in close proximity.