Axial-lead component sequencing and inserting apparatus.

摘要

The present invention involves a method and apparatus for feeding axial lead components (7) to an insertion head (80), while eliminating direct supplying of components to the insert head via a predictated inventory such as reeled tapes or films having components attached thereto in a predetermined sequence.

An endless chain conveyor (20) carries the components to the insert head. The conveyor is reversible a sufficient distance by a belt shift arrangement (58, 62, 64) so as to clear components from the head at an insert station (N) enabling replace ment of a missing or faulty component. Arms (116) provide means for recentering the replaced component.