Patent ID: 8898893
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for applying a fluid to a component during a placement cycle, the method comprising: (a) providing a component placement machine including a housing, the housing adapted for movement along an X and a Y axis above a printed circuit board, the housing having a frame attached thereto, the frame having a pick and place head disposed thereupon; (b) providing a fluid application station contiguous with the housing and adapted to apply fluid to the component; (c) moving the housing to a pick location; (d) picking the component from a supply of components using the pick and place head; (e) moving the housing to a predetermined location; (f) applying fluid to the picked component; and (g) placing the picked component with the fluid applied onto the printed circuit board at said predetermined location; wherein said fluid application step (f) is accomplished at least substantially during at least one of said moving step (e), and said placing step (g).