Patent ID: 6340088
Filing Date: 2002-01-22
Classification: B65D,H05K

Abstract:
A storage container for storing a plurality of electronic components to be mounted using a mounting device, said storage container comprising:a storage region having a width and capable of storing a plurality of electronic components; a lead portion having a narrower width than the storage region, said lead portion being provided with a tapered guide angle such that its width becomes narrower toward one end thereof, said one end of the lead portion defining a discharge hole; said lead portion includes a discharge hole side lead portion, an end of the discharge hole side lead portion forming said discharge hole and said discharge hole side lead portion having a tapered guide angle so that its width becomes narrower toward said discharge hole, said lead portion also including a storage region side lead portion, positioned between the storage region and the discharge hole side lead portion, said storage region side lead portion having a tapered guide angle so that its width becomes narrower toward said discharge hole side lead portion; wherein when a plurality of electronic components are stored in the storage region and the storage container is used for supplying the plurality of electronic components to an electronic component injection hole of a mounting device, said discharge hole is opened and the electronic components can be supplied from the storage region via the lead portion and the discharge hole, and then from the electronic component insertion hole of the mounting device to the mounting device; and an electronic component in the storage region.