Edge grip chuck

Details Edge grip chuck Edge grip chuck

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Omgba, Essama (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Work holding

C118S500000, C118S503000, C279S110000, C279S123000, C269S268000, C269S287000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07032287

ABSTRACT:
An actuated edge grip chuck includes tabs with raised portions that press against the side of a substrate as opposed clamping on the top or bottom surfaces. The edge grip chuck includes a solid-state actuator to move a moveable tab into an open position. The solid-state actuator may be, e.g., a piezoelectric actuator or a shape memory alloy. The tab may be biased into the closed position such that when a substrate is held by the edge by the moveable tab and one or more fixed tabs. If desired, more than one moveable tab may be used.

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