Donald S Rich

US Patent:

6464069, Oct 15, 2002

Filed:

Mar 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/519342

Inventors:

Donald S. Rich - Phillipsburg NJ 08865
David M. Sharman - Phillipsburg NJ 08865-9702

International Classification:

B65B 4700

US Classification:

1984683, 294 65, 294 871

Abstract:

A pick and place quadruple head construction for transferring as many as four small workpieces such as computer chips and the like simultaneously from a first matrix to a second matrix. The four individual head units are arranged to form a rectangular area which may be contracted or enlarged upon moving three of the units relative to each other along two mutually perpendicular axes. Each unit includes a reciprocable spindle capable of movement along a third axis, and rotatable about the third axis in repeatable cyclic manner. The spindles include vacuum means for picking up and releasing transferred workpieces. Also disclosed is a wear compensating structure for the spindle. In several of the disclosed embodiments, the head units are arranged such that the reciprocating spindles are located in a common vertical plane so that the articles deposited on the place matrix permit an in-line separation.

US Patent:

6491587, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Feb 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/793159

Inventors:

Donald S. Rich - Phillipsburg NJ 08865

International Classification:

F16D 900

US Classification:

464 33, 464901, 464137, 403326

Abstract:

A device for preventing damage to a driven spindle of a rotatably driven mechanism upon the occurrence of a radially-inwardly applied force wherein the spindle is disconnected without damage. The disclosed construction is particularly useful in conjunction with spindles of relatively smaller diameter.

US Patent:

7484782, Feb 3, 2009

Filed:

Aug 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/212992

Inventors:

Donald S. Rich - Long Valley NJ, US

Assignee:

Intellepro, Inc. - Hampton NJ

International Classification:

B66C 3/00

US Classification:

294 641, 744246, 4147521

Abstract:

A pick and place assembly for picking up and positioning an article wherein a hollow spindle carrying a head for receiving vacuum for picking up an article, via a vacuum directed through the spindle, is housed within a hollow spindle housing and a sealing assembly is situated between the spindle housing and the spindle for directing the vacuum through the spindle as the spindle is driven by a driving assembly.

US Patent:

55618901, Oct 8, 1996

Filed:

Jul 15, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/275542

Inventors:

Donald S. Rich - Long Valley NJ

Assignee:

Technology Handlers, Inc. - Long Valley NJ

International Classification:

F16B 1900

US Classification:

24453

Abstract:

A clamping arrangement employs a rotatable element, such as a ball, driven by a cam to apply a biasing force to an article desired to be clamped. The ball is contained within a housing having first and second through-holes arranged substantially orthogonal to one another. An elongated cam enters through one of the through-holes, and urges the ball to protrude through the other through-hole. The ball is larger than the through-hole through which it protrudes, and therefore does not exit the housing. In one embodiment, the cam is urged into communication with the ball by the application of air pressure to a pneumatic cylinder. The air pressure can be controlled to ensure that the biasing force applied by the ball is applied gently and resiliently to avoid jarring the article to be clamped, and displacing its contents. A position sensor is employed to provide an indication of the location of the pneumatic piston. The ball, in certain embodiments, is rotated as it is urged outward of the housing, whereby a downward component of the biasing force is imparted to the article to be clamped.

US Patent:

46863265, Aug 11, 1987

Filed:

Feb 6, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/826801

Inventors:

Donald S. Rich - Long Valley NJ

International Classification:

H01R 422

US Classification:

174 87

Abstract:

An improved wire terminal is provided in which an internal coiled spring wire clamping member is opened with the usual clockwise twist of the wire terminal when wires are inserted into the wire terminal, with an intermediate portion of the spring initially contacting the wires as they are inserted into the wire terminal such that the clockwise rotation opens an upper spring portion anchored at its end to the wire terminal. In one embodiment, the portion of the spring contacting the inserted wires is open at the top and has a parallel running portion, such that with the wires held in position manually, the rotation in the clockwise direction permits further insertion of the wires up through the parallel portion of the spring and into a cavity at the top of the wire terminal. Release of the wire terminal causes the spring to collapse on itself to squeeze the wires together, thereby preventing dislodging of the wire terminal as by vibration. The wire terminal assembly includes a housing having an interior portion which is enlarged to accommodate the expansion of the internally carried spring, and in one embodiment, includes inwardly-projecting tabs adapted to contact the inserted wires to further prevent the wires from coming out of the wire terminal once inserted.

US Patent:

44693915, Sep 4, 1984

Filed:

Oct 13, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/310827

Inventors:

Donald S. Rich - Long Valley NJ

Assignee:

Thomas & Betts Corporation - Raritan NJ

International Classification:

H01R 402

US Classification:

339 97R

Abstract:

A connector for impedance-matched low capacitance connection to coaxial cable includes an electrically conductive housing having a pair of intersecting channels therein. A first channel receives the insulated conductor of a coaxial cable and the other channel seats an insulator which supports a contact element in the first channel for insulation-piercing of the insulated conductor. The housing is electrically connected to the shield of the coaxial cable and the transition through the contact element to ancillary apparatus is carried out with electrical equivalence to the coaxial cable environment.

US Patent:

44286325, Jan 31, 1984

Filed:

Aug 10, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/065638

Inventors:

Donald S. Rich - Flanders NJ

Assignee:

Thomas & Betts Corporation - Raritan NJ

International Classification:

H01R 909
H01R 1712

US Classification:

339 17C

Abstract:

A transition connector for interconnecting a standard coaxial cable to a microcoaxial cable employing a uniquely configured printed circuit module to preserve the integrity of signal transmission by providing controlled impedance paths between the desired cable termination points. The connectors or wire wrap posts to accept the cables are placed upon the module substrate which in turn is mounted in a protected floor-mounted pedestal. By the use of appropriate jumpers, the transition connector can be used as a splice for either the microcoaxial or standard coaxial cables.

US Patent:

61459011, Nov 14, 2000

Filed:

Mar 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/814299

Inventors:

Donald S. Rich - Long Valley NJ

International Classification:

B25J 1506
B66C 102

US Classification:

294 641

Abstract:

Disclosed is an improved pick and place head construction of a type employed for transporting individual semi-conductor chips and similar articles of manufacture during manufacturing processes, and similar non-manufacturing environments. The disclosed device includes a dual head for engaging the chips as well as improved structure for varying the space between the heads by means of programmable actuators. In one embodiment, the vacuum spindles which reciprocate axially to engage the chips are also capable of axial rotation to enable the engaged chips to be rotated as they are transported to a place location. Also disclosed are improved article engaging members formed of synthetic resinous foam materials to enable effective vacuum engagement of non-planar surfaces. One form provides for simultaneous static dissipation.