Patent ID: 6264061
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
An electronic component supply apparatus, comprising:a storage chamber for storing in a bulk state prism-shaped electronic components each having a prescribed width, thickness and length;two taking-in members having upper ends directed to the interior of the storage chamber, said two taking-in members being disposed at a bottom portion of the storage chamber in a state where flat surfaces of the two taking-in members are in contact with each other and are relatively movable;the flat surface of at least one of the taking-in members including a recessed portion, said recessed portion forming a parallel space between the upper portions of the two taking-in members at the time of movement of one of said taking-in members relative to the other of said taking-in members, said parallel space having a clearance determined by the depth of the recessed portion, the clearance throughout its length being larger than the thickness of one electronic component and smaller than the sum of the thicknesses of two of the electronic components, the parallel space having a width determined by the width of the recessed portion, the parallel space width being far greater than the width of one of the electronic components so several of the components can simultaneously be located in and across the width of the parallel space throughout its length; andthe flat surface of at least one of the taking-in members including a groove, said groove forming a supply passageway between the two taking-in members so said groove communicates with the parallel space, said supply passageway having a rectangular cross section conforming to the configuration of an end surface of the electronic component.