Patent ID: 6634093
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A mounter head for a surface mounting apparatus, comprising:a moving block movable in a first direction; at least one first rack block, each of the at least one first rack block being mounted on a first rack disposed on the moving block and configured to be movable up and down on the first rack by a respective first drive source; a nozzle shaft mounted on each of the at least one first rack block, wherein a nozzle is secured to a lower end of each nozzle shaft and is adapted for picking up a component to be mounted; a moving plate disposed adjacent to the moving block; at least one second rack block, each at least one second rack block being mounted on a second rack disposed on the moving plate and configured to be movable up and down on the second rack by a respective first drive source; a nozzle shaft mounted on each of the at least one second rack block, wherein a nozzle is secured to a lower end of each nozzle shaft and is adapted for picking up a component to be mounted; and a moving unit configured to move the moving plate in the first direction to vary a distance between the moving block and the moving plate, thereby varying a distance between the at least one first rack block and the at least one second rack block.