Kinematic coupling system for thin plates and sheets and the lik

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1996-05-30

1999-06-29

Watson, Robert C.

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269305, 269903, 292811, B23Q 100

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ABSTRACT:
A novel system for kinematically positioning planar surfaces such as printed circuit board components and elements of material, where one element has precisely formed and positioned (e.g., punched) slots that fit loosely over three corresponding posts, such that when a bias force, such as gravity from a tilted plane or a combing action, or expanding bladder on the posts, is applied, the surfaces are referenced to one side of the slots to in effect form a planar kinematic coupling so the relative planar position and orientation is defined with great accuracy and repeatability; such also allowing an entire factory system to be built where each piece of precision manufacturing equipment can use this planar kinematic coupling to achieve great accuracy in the manufacture of printed circuit boards or the like to allow for the use of ever smaller electronics components.

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patent: 2995357 (1961-08-01), Dennis et al.
patent: 4875966 (1989-10-01), Perko
patent: 5566840 (1996-10-01), Waldner et al.

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