Jabil has been granted a patent for an innovative system that enhances the precision of placing components on circuit boards using a pick and place machine. The system includes a rotational table, sensors to detect fiducials, and a processor to divide the board into sections for accurate component placement. GlobalData’s report on Jabil gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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System for placing components on circuit board using pick and place machine
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12004300B2) discloses a system designed for placing components on a circuit board using a pick and place machine. The system includes a rotational table to hold the circuit board, sensors to detect off-center fiducials, and processors with computing code to divide the board into radial sections based on sensor data. This allows for precise placement of components by the pick and place machine into different radial sections based on the fiducial's physical location.
Furthermore, the system incorporates features such as optical cameras for sensing, dividing the board into radial quadrants, and utilizing indexing sensors for location indication. The placement of components, whether low-profile or high-profile, is carried out by robots within the pick and place machine. The system's innovative approach includes continuous generation of sensing data, rotation of the circuit board at 90° intervals, and the ability to handle multiple circuit boards in a series. With the potential for simultaneous or staggered operation of multiple robots, this system aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in component placement on circuit boards.
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