METHOD AND MEANS FOR EXPOSING COMPONENTS IN A COMPONENT CARRIER TAPE

摘要

A method and means for exposing components (13) positioned in sequence in a carrier tape (7) and covered 5 by a cover tape (8) in order to release and lift the cover tape from the carrier tape and expose the components in a picking position (12) for subsequent picking by a pick-up head in a component mounting machine. Comprising steps and means for continuously directing and discharging any released debris such that accumulation of debris is prevented. Figure 2 .