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| 20080201933 | SYSTEM AND/OR ASSEMBLY FOR INSTALLING FASTENING DEVICES AND METHOD OF INSTALLING FASTENING DEVICES USING THE SYSTEM OR ASSEMBLY - Placing device for placing a fastener. The device includes a housing, a mounting surface for a fastener and comprising an opening, a drive mandrel comprising a rotation axis and a portion which passes through the opening and that is structured and arranged to engage the fastener, and a fork-shaped receptacle arranged at least one of in an area of the mounting surface, adjacent the mounting surface, and associated with the mounting surface. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080235932 | Method for positioning and joining panels - A method is provided for precisely positioning and joining first and second sheet panels. A first hole is extruded in the first panel with an annular upstanding wall surrounding the first hole. The first hole has a diameter to fit closely over the locating pin of a support. A second hole is formed in the second panel and has a diameter to fit closely over the annular upstanding wall of the first panel. A bond is created between the first and second panels adjacent to the annular upstanding wall, so that the annular upstanding wall protects the locating pin from being fouled by the bonding material. The bond may be either an adhesive bond or an electric resistance weld or both an adhesive bond and an electric resistance weld and the annular upstanding wall acts as a dam to protect the locating pin from the adhesive or weld splatter. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080263849 | PIPE ALIGNING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A device and method of use for aligning elements is presented. In particular, the present invention relates to the device having particular features and the method for its use for axially aligning and welding elements together, especially pipe elements. Disclosed is a device for aligning the pipe elements which includes a head for surrounding the elements, a plurality of alignment elements for axially aligning the pipe elements, and a pressure mechanism for applying a selectable pressure to the pipe elements. Also disclosed is a device for receiving pipe elements which includes a reversibly attachable alignment head for surrounding the pipe elements, a plurality of multi-axis alignment elements, and a pressure mechanism for applying a selectable pressure to the pipe elements. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080263850 | PIPE ALIGNING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A device and method of use for aligning elements is presented. In particular, the present invention relates to the device having particular features and the method for its use for axially aligning and welding elements together, especially pipe elements. Disclosed is a device for aligning the pipe elements which includes a head for surrounding the elements, a plurality of alignment elements for axially aligning the pipe elements, and a pressure mechanism for applying a selectable pressure to the pipe elements. Also disclosed is a device for receiving pipe elements which includes a reversibly attachable alignment head for surrounding the pipe elements, a plurality of multi-axis alignment elements, and a pressure mechanism for applying a selectable pressure to the pipe elements. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080307629 | Locator assembly - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a locating pin and a retention clip. The locating pin and the retention clip allow alignment of the front end module with the body structure and the retention clip secures the two assemblies in place which allows alignment of fastener holes. This conserves time in the assembly line and allows more accurate and rapid assembly of the front end module on the body structure reducing the time necessary for assembly. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090188099 | PRE-NESTING OF THE ACTIVE AREA ON PLATES TO REDUCE THICKNESS VARIATION - A method for preparing a bipolar plate assembly for a fuel cell stack is provided. The method first includes the steps of providing a first unipolar plate having a first active area with a plurality of channels formed on a first inner surface thereof, and a second unipolar plate having a second active area with a plurality of lands formed on a second inner surface thereof. The first unipolar plate and the second unipolar plate are aligned to dispose the first active area adjacent the second active area. A first pressure is then applied to the first and second active areas to pre-nest the first active area and the second active area. The perimeters of the first and second unipolar plates are then joined. A clamping fixture and associated method for assembling the bipolar plate assembly is also provided. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090255107 | PIPING ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - An apparatus is presented for providing vertical or horizontal alignment to a pipe or conduit extending through a floor, wall or ceiling surface, comprising a box-like housing having a first set of one or more openings extending therethrough, one or more pipe stubs for extending through the first set of one or more openings of the housing for receiving partially therein the pipe or conduit, and elastomeric members for securing the pipe stubs within the openings of the housing and to provide a fluid-tight seal therebetween. The alignment device is adapted to be positioned within the floor, wall or ceiling surface, respectively, through which the pipe or conduit is to extend. The number, location and size of the stub openings can be varied to accommodate piping systems of varying sizes and configurations, and may be determined on a case-by-case basis prior to construction, relying on customized pipe fittings as well as standardized models for masonry construction and wood-frame construction. Other embodiments of the invention may consist of multiple openings of various dimensions, aligned in the center of the housing or in combinations suitable for specific pipes and other variations. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090293257 | MULTI-PIECE LOCATING PIN - An exemplary multi-piece locating pin for a turbocharger assembly includes a screw piece with a nub and a securing feature to secure the screw piece in a housing of a turbocharger assembly and a pin piece with a receptacle configured to receive the nub and a locating surface to locate a bearing in a bore of the housing. An exemplary turbocharger assembly includes a housing with a bore, a bearing positioned in the bore where the bearing has a wall opening and a multi-piece locating pin secured to the housing and inserted at least partially in the wall opening to axially locate the bearing in the bore. Other exemplary pins, arrangements and methods are also disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100064499 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BRUSH SEAL FOR SEALING BETWEEN STATIONARY AND ROTARY COMPONENTS - A method of manufacturing a brush seal includes the steps of maintaining a pair of first elongated frames spaced from one another on a fixture; wrapping wire strands about and longitudinally along the pair of frames in multiple longitudinal wire passes forming wire runs; disposing two pairs of first elongated plates between the wire runs at respective locations spaced from one another along the wire runs and at an angle to the wrapped strands with the plates of each pair lying parallel to and in registration with one another; clamping two pairs of second elongated plates at respective locations along an outside of the wire runs with each pair of second plates registering with the respective first pairs of plates, the two pairs of second plates extending generally parallel to the pairs of the first plates; cutting the wrapped strands outside of and beyond the first and second pairs of plates forming two wire strand runs with both ends of each run disposed between and straddled by a pair of plates; welding the cut strands and the pair of plates straddling the cut ends to one another at respective opposite ends of each cut wire strand run; and cutting each wire strand run intermediate the welded ends of each strand run to form two bristle packs from each run and from which bristle packs brush seals may be formed. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100077593 | SELF-ALIGNING UTILITY AUTOCOUPLER - An apparatus and method for coupling utilities is provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for coupling utilities comprises a lower plate supported by a box, the plate having an aperture, at least one preloaded spring, at least one utility connection component, and a primary alignment pin projecting from a first surface of the plate; and an upper plate having a secondary alignment pin shorter than the primary alignment pin projecting from a first surface of the upper plate, an aperture and at least one utility connection component. The upper plate can move toward the lower plate with the first surfaces of the plates facing one another so that the primary alignment pin passes through the aperture in the upper plate and the secondary alignment pin passes through the aperture in the lower plate, the at least one preloaded spring is compressed, and the plates engage, coupling the utility connection components. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100154194 | PORTABLE MAGNETIC POSITIONING TOOL - Apparatus and methods for positioning one or more components relative to a work surface are provided. The apparatus can include a frame having a first support member extending therefrom. At least one extendable member can be disposed on the first support member. The extendable member can be adapted to move in a linear direction. At least one magnet can be disposed on the frame. The magnet can include at least one contact side that can be switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100229367 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - A system for securing photovoltaic panel modules to a support structure includes a first elongate member securable to the support structure. The first elongate member includes a plurality of first mounting sites positionally fixed thereon. A second elongate member is securable to the support structure. The second elongate member includes a plurality of second mounting sites positionally fixed thereon. The second elongate member is spaced from the first elongate member and aligned therewith in a generally parallel orientation. The position of the first and second elongate members is adjustable to align the first and second fixed mounting sites in a predetermined configuration. When the first and second elongate members are aligned in the predetermined configuration, the plurality of first mounting sites and second mounting sites are brought into alignment with each other to permit mounting of a plurality of panel modules to the first and second elongate members. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100236047 | Adjustable Docking Pin - A docking arrangement for establishing a gap between a first component and a second component comprises an adjustable spacer moveably positioned on the first component. The spacer defines a transverse channel and a cross pin extends through the transverse channel. The cross pin including a plurality of opposing surfaces with each of the opposing surfaces separated by a different distance. The cross pin further includes indicia representative of the different distances between the opposing surfaces. In at least one embodiment, the docking arrangement is configured for use in a printing machine with the spacer determining a gap between a print head mount and an imaging drum mount based on a selected set of the plurality of opposing surfaces. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100257718 | Modular Structure Alignment Apparatus and Method of Aligning Modules - The present invention relates to an alignment apparatus for use in the construction of modular or prefabricated structures and a method for aligning the individual modules using the alignment apparatus. The apparatus is comprised of a first plate that has at least one pin positioned axially through the first plate, and an optional second plate having a pin-receiving hole. The modules are aligned by fastening the first plate to a first module and drilling a hole in the first and second modules to receive the pin. The modules are then joined together and are aligned by sliding the pin into the holes of the modules. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100257719 | WING MOUNTING - A method is provided for mounting a wing of an aircraft to a fuselage of the aircraft, in which a difference between a vertical target position and a vertical actual position of a mounting point is determined Then, on the basis of the determined difference, a readjustment of the wing is performed. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100313407 | COMPONENT SUPPLYING APPARATUS, COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT SUPPLYING METHOD, POSITIONING APPARATUS, AND POSITIONING METHOD - A component supplying apparatus includes a motor, a rotating body, a transmitting mechanism, and a predicting section. The rotating body engages with a carrier tape in which a plurality of components to be mounted on a circuit board by a component mounting apparatus are accommodated at predetermined pitches and pays out the carrier tape at the predetermined pitches for supplying the plurality of components. The transmitting mechanism transmits a driving force of the motor to the rotating body. The predicting section predicts a deviation amount of a supplying position of each of the plurality of components based on a model formula expressing a periodical fluctuation of the supplying position of each of the plurality of components that is due to the transmitting mechanism and caused at a time the carrier tape is paid out by the rotating body. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110000073 | Leaflet Alignment Fixture and Methods Therefor - Described herein is an assembly and alignment tool for aligning leaflets of a soft leaflet prosthetic heart valve and fix the leaflets to each other and/or to a wireform or stent. In embodiments, the assembly or alignment tool includes a mandrel configured to support one or more leaflets of a prosthetic valve. The mandrel includes at least one suture hole disposed on the surface thereof to allow a needle to pass through when sewing the one or more leaflets to a wireform. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110000074 | BELT ASSEMBLING APPARATUS, BELT ASSEMBLING METHOD AND BELT MANUFACTURING METHOD - A belt assembling method for assembling a belt, by fastening a plurality of plate-like elements in a circular manner, using a ring having a width wider than an opening width of an opening formed in the element. The method includes: holding the elements in an inner circumferential side of the ring in an orientation to open the opening toward an inner circumferential face of the ring; inclining the ring while displacing widthwise by pushing an outer circumferential face of the ring partially toward the opening, at a side of one of open ends of the opening; and relatively moving the ring and the element close to each other thereby letting the inclined ring through the opening to fit the ring with the element. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110041311 | TWO ABUTTING SECTIONS OF AN ALIGN FIXTURE TOGETHER FLOATINGLY ENGAGING AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - An align fixture for aligning an electronic component having a receptacle adapted to receive the electronic component and having a first abutting section and a second abutting section, the align fixture further having a first elastic unit and a second elastic unit, the first abutting section is flexibly mounted via the first elastic unit, and the second abutting section is flexibly mounted via the second elastic unit, and the first abutting section and the second abutting section are together adapted to floatingly engage the electronic component. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110041312 | ELASTIC UNIT AS A SEPARATE ELASTIC MEMBER TO BE MOUNTED AT AN ELASTIC UNIT RECEIVING SECTION OF AN ALIGN FIXTURE - An align fixture for aligning an electronic component having an elastic unit plate having an elastic unit receiving section, a receptacle adapted to receive the electronic component and having a first abutting section and a second abutting section, and an elastic unit, the first abutting section being flexibly mounted via the elastic unit, the elastic unit is adapted to exert a force to align the electronic component to the second abutting section, and the elastic unit is a separate elastic member adapted to be mounted at the elastic unit receiving section. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110078890 | METHOD FOR ALIGNING AN ELONGATED COMPONENT - A method for aligning an elongated component that is to be fitted, with at least two component segments, into two coaxial installation points (A/B; C) spaced apart from one another. In this context, the coaxiality of the component segments is checked and any existing deviation from coaxiality is measured. At least one material fusion area, limited radially and in a circumferential direction, is generated in a surface region of the component located between the component segments, at a magnitude such that as a result of the axial shrinkage ensuing upon cooling of the material fusion area, coaxiality of the component segments is produced at least within tolerable limits. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110197424 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPONENT POSITIONING DURING ASSEMBLY OF SCROLL-TYPE FLUID MACHINE - A positioning system used in assembling a scroll-type fluid machine exerts a horizontal thrust on a stationary scroll in a direction opposite to a direction in which an eccentric shaft end portion formed at one end of a rotary shaft is oriented while turning the rotary shaft, and determines an orbital path of the stationary scroll by measuring horizontal displacements thereof. While exerting the horizontal thrust, the positioning system incrementally presses the stationary scroll against a guide frame until a stable orbital path of the stationary scroll is obtained. When the orbital path is judged to be stable, the positioning system determines a fixing point on which the stationary scroll should be fixedly centered with respect to the guide frame, so that a scroll wrap of the stationary scroll and a scroll wrap of an orbiting scroll are correctly intermeshed, forming a series of pockets therebetween. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110197425 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPONENT POSITIONING DURING ASSEMBLY OF SCROLL-TYPE FLUID MACHINE - A positioning system used in assembling a scroll-type fluid machine exerts a horizontal thrust on a stationary scroll in a direction opposite to a direction in which an eccentric shaft end portion formed at one end of a rotary shaft is oriented while turning the rotary shaft, and determines an orbital path of the stationary scroll by measuring horizontal displacements thereof. While exerting the horizontal thrust, the positioning system incrementally presses the stationary scroll against a guide frame until a stable orbital path of the stationary scroll is obtained. When the orbital path is judged to be stable, the positioning system determines a fixing point on which the stationary scroll should be fixedly centered with respect to the guide frame, so that a scroll wrap of the stationary scroll and a scroll wrap of an orbiting scroll are correctly intermeshed, forming a series of pockets therebetween. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110239438 | ALIGNING METHOD AND ALIGNING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a method for adjusting a relative location of an optical fiber having a coating and a semiconductor laser for emitting multimode laser toward the optical fiber, the method including: sub-aligning steps in each of which the relative location of the optical fiber and the semiconductor laser is adjusted based on an emission amount of fiber emitting light; and a determining step between each two of the sub-aligning steps, in which determining step an emission amount of the multimode to be emitted in a latter one of the each two of the sub-aligning steps is determined based on an emission amount of multimode laser having been emitted in a former one of the each two of the aligning steps, so that no coating of the optical fiber will be damaged during the latter one of the each two of the sub-aligning steps. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110247193 | Apparatus And Method For Installing Combustion Liners - An installation tool and method are disclosed for installing a combustion liner within a combustor. The installation tool comprises a frame and a pusher block. The frame includes a substantially horizontal member and a plurality of side members. The pusher block is disposed between the side members and may be configured to push against the combustion liner. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110265309 | SPOILERLESS FLAT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A wiper blade assembly has a resilient wiper element with a crown having lengthwise grooves and a tip for wiping a window. An arcuate metal flexor has inner edges disposed in the grooves of the crown and outer edges. An elongate cover has an upper wall and a pair of flanges curled inwardly in spaced relation from the upper wall to provide elongate channels. The outer edges of the flexor are disposed in the channels. The connector is configured for attachment to a wiper arm, and has a lower surface with a pair of flanges curled in spaced relation from the lower surface to provide opposite facing pockets that slidingly receive the cover flanges therein. A projection on one of the connector or the cover is received in an opening of the other of the connector or the cover to lock the connector to the cover. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110283517 | Method for Aligning a Lens Array to a Cell Array - A concentration photovoltaic module includes a lens array and a cell array. The lens array includes lenses and alignment windows. The cell array includes solar cells and alignment points. A method is provided for aligning the lens array to the cell array. In the method, a collimation module is made with collimated light sources. The concentration photovoltaic module is located under the collimation module so that the alignment windows are located under the collimated light sources. The collimated light sources are used to turn sunlight into collimated light beams and cast the collimated light beams onto the cell array through the alignment windows. The lens array is moved relative to the cell array so that the collimated light beams are directed to the alignment points. Hence, light beams emitted from the lenses are directed to the solar cells. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120011700 | INTERNAL PCI ADAPTER CARD CARRIER - According to one embodiment, a tool includes a carrier for supporting an adapter card, a lower retaining member extending from a lower portion of the carrier for securing the adapter card to the carrier, and an upper retaining member extending from an upper portion of the carrier for securing the adapter card to the carrier. In another embodiment, a system includes a tool and a computer system chassis having a feature for aligning the tool with a system board of the computer system. The tool includes a carrier for supporting an adapter card, at least one lower retaining member extending from a lower portion of the carrier for securing the adapter card to the carrier, at least one upper retaining member extending from an upper portion of the carrier for securing the adapter card to the carrier, and a positioning member extending from the carrier for aligning the tool. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120023732 | Alignment Tools and Methods of Tool Alignment - An automated driver for tightening a fastener bolt includes a housing body including a handle. A chuck is rotatably connected to the housing body. An actuation system is operatively connected to the chuck for rotating the chuck. A tool element is held by the chuck, the tool element configured to engage the fastener bolt. An alignment tool is connected to the chuck. The alignment tool includes a chuck receiving portion having an opening extending therethrough in which the chuck is located and a bit receiving portion having an opening extending therethrough in which the tool element is located. An end of the tool element extends beyond an end of the bit receiving portion. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120060345 | RAIN GUARD - A rain guard assembly for providing shelter to an occupant entering or exiting a vehicle is described. Generally, the retractable rain guard assembly may comprise a housing integrally mounted within a roof of an automobile, a covering retractably held within the housing and having one or more engagement portions positioned along a free end of the covering, and one or more securement members positioned along a door of the automobile and aligned in a manner corresponding to positions of the one or more engagement portions. The one or more securement members are actuatable to engage to corresponding engagement portions such that opening of the door relative to the roof extends the covering therebetween. The covering may be engaged remotely, such as by a key fob, or automatically by a water detection sensor on the automobile. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120090151 | Full-Scale Architectural Template and Method for Installing Construction Elements for Exhibitions, Trade Shows, Conventions and Events Without Damaging Carpet or Floor - A method of installing temporary construction elements for an event without damaging a floor is disclosed. The method includes creating a digital file of an architectural template illustrating the construction elements. The method further includes printing the digital file as a full-scale architectural template. The full-scale architectural template comprises one or more sheets capable of protecting the floor during installation of the temporary construction elements, each sheet being a portion of the full-scale template. The method further includes placing and aligning the sheets on the floor so that the markings are positioned in the same location as the corresponding temporary construction elements should be and attaching the sheets to the floor. The method further includes installing the temporary construction elements on the sheets in accordance with the markings. The method further includes removing the sheets after installation of the construction elements. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120090152 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE CONNECTION OF CONDUITS - An apparatus for connecting adjacent ends of first and second conduits including a frame assembly including a mounting point for mounting the end of the first conduit in a fixed position, a guide connected to the frame assembly and including first and second guide formations for receiving guide arms attached to the end of the second conduit and a moveable carrier mounted on the frame and including slots for engaging the guide arms. The carrier is moveable between a first position in which the slots align with the guide formations so that the guide arms can pass into the slots, and a second position in which the end of the second conduit is held against the end of the first conduit so as to allow a connection to be formed to secure the ends together. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120110824 | Medical Device Packaging With Window For Insertion Of Reusable Component - A system for inserting components into a medical device includes a container and an attachment member. The attachment member is coupled to a sidewall having an opening and is configured to be coupled to a medical device. Utilizing the attachment member and opening, an insertable component may be inserted into a medical device within the container while limiting the risk of contamination to the interior of the container. Alternatively, a cutting knob and an alignment member mounted to a container may be used. Cutting knob and alignment member are coupled and a knife on cutting knob is rotated about alignment member to create an opening in the container to access the interior of the medical device. Another alternative includes sandwiching an insertable component between an attachable member and the medical device while the attachable member and medical device are contained within flexible packaging that may be torn away. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120131786 | POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR USE IN WIND TURBINES AND METHODS OF POSITIONING A DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENT - A positioning system for use in a wind turbine is described herein. The wind turbine includes a rotor, a drive train assembly that is supported from a support frame, and a drive shaft rotatably coupled between the rotor and the drive train assembly. The positioning system includes an alignment assembly that is coupled to a component of the drive train assembly. The alignment assembly is configured to adjust an orientation of the component with respect to the drive shaft with the drive shaft at least partially inserted within the component. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120151743 | REMOTELY ACCESSIBLE SUBSEA STRAIN SENSOR ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - A system and method for the installation and removal of monitoring equipment is disclosed. In some embodiments, the monitoring equipment may be installed or removed using a remotely operated vehicle. In certain implementations, the monitoring system includes a sensor assembly connectable to a tubular member, an alignment tool for installing or removing the sensor assembly to and from the tubular member, and an alignment cage for facilitating access of the alignment tool to the sensor assembly. In some embodiments, the alignment tool may be aligned with the sensor assembly for installation or removal as a result of the alignment tool being inserted through the alignment cage. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120186065 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An accessory mounting assembly and method of mounting to a vehicle may include an accessory bracket removably connected to a mounting bracket. The accessory bracket may include a connection mechanism including a biasing portion, a pre-load portion, a lock portion, and a release portion. The mounting bracket may include a lock groove configured to align in registration a slot on the accessory bracket and engage the lock portion in order to prevent unintentional removal of the accessory bracket from the mounting bracket. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120198682 | EDGE CONVEYOR BELT SOLAR STRING ASSEMBLY DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a process for pre-assembly of a solar panel string for a solar canopy, the process comprising aligning a plurality of solar panels onto an edge conveyor, wherein belts of the edge conveyor contact and support the bottom of the plurality of solar panels at opposite longitudinal ends of each solar panel and aligning a solar panel support channel below the plurality of solar panels; and attaching the solar panel support channel to the plurality of solar panels, thereby forming a solar panel string assembly. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120246911 | Custom Baluster Level - A baluster level having a level body defining a view port, a proximal end and a distal end, a plunger slideably secured within the level body, and a leveling device. A method for installing leveled balusters having the steps of compressing a plunger, inserting the level between floor and banister, releasing compression on the plunger, leveling, marking the floor and banister, compressing the plunger and removing the level. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120246912 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE THIRD BLADE OF A WIND TURBINE. - Device and method for installing the third blade ( | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120311843 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING WHEELS - Magnesium or aluminum wheels may be conveniently mounted on a vehicle by using a wheel guide for attaching the wheel to a vehicle. The guide may include a hollow cylindrical stud attachment portion having an outside diameter approximately equal to a diameter of aligning portions of wheel nuts. The stud attachment portion may have an opening with an inside diameter approximately equal to an outside diameter of a wheel mounting stud of the vehicle and a depth greater than a length of the stud. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120317784 | Two-Piece Protective Carrying Case - A carrying case for a portable device is disclosed. Generally speaking, the protective case for a portable device comprises a first body section and a second body section, each having a back surface and upturned sides, and a rim affixed to an edge of the upturned sides of the body sections, the rim defining an open area. Preferably, the first and second body sections are of contrasting colors and connect to one another to form a cavity defined by the respective back surfaces and upturned sides. Further, the first and second body sections and the first and second rim are preferably all formed of the same material. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130000099 | Body Hanger Kit Bracket - A body hanger bracket aligns and attaches an accent panel to a vehicle body panel. The hanger bracket includes selectively detachable first and second alignment tabs. The first alignment tab engages a horizontal indexing feature on the vehicle body panel for aligning the hanger bracket horizontally and the second alignment tab engages a vertical indexing feature on the vehicle body panel for aligning the hanger bracket vertically. After the hanger bracket is aligned and attached to the body panel, the first and second alignment tabs are detached. The accent panel is then attached to the hanger bracket. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130008011 | MULTI-POSITION BASE ASSEMBLY FOR TOOL - A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130019454 | Elastic Tube Alignment System for Precisely Locating an Emblem Lens To an Outer Bezel - An elastic tube alignment system for the mating an emblem lens to an outer bezel utilizing the principle of elastic averaging. A plurality of geometrically separated elastic tube (male) alignment features are disposed on a first side of the emblem lens, while a plurality of one-to-one corresponding aperture (female) alignment features are provided in the outer bezel. During the mating, each elastic tube and its respective aperture provide elastic deformation, which, on average, precisely aligns the emblem lens with respect to the outer bezel. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130036598 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INSTALLING AN ELEVATOR IN AN ELEVATOR SHAFT - The invention relates to a method and device for installing an elevator in an elevator shaft, having the following steps: i) arranging a model in the elevator shaft, so that the arranged model represents nominal dimensions of an outline of the elevator; ii) arranging at least one light source at a nominal position of the model, so that the light source is directed in a provided travel direction of the elevator; iii) projecting a light beam starting from the light source, wherein the light beam defines the nominal position along the provided travel direction in the elevator shaft; and iv) using information about at least one location of at least one projection point of the light beam in the elevator shaft for installing the elevator. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130055545 | METHOD TO ASSEMBLE OPTICAL DEVICES WITH OPTICALLY INTERFERING DEVICE - A method to align an optical device optically with an interference device is disclosed. The method includes steps of: selecting one of arm waveguides, biasing rest of arm waveguides to cause optical absorption thereat, and aligning the optical device optically with the selected arm waveguide. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130067718 | METHOD OF INSTALLING A FILTER UNIT - A method of installing a filter unit includes aligning a filter unit into a filter head assembly. The filter unit includes a laterally extending key member and an engagement protrusion. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that has a second radius of curvature larger than the first radius of curvature. The laterally extending key member is aligned into a key slot in the filter head assembly. An engagement surface is aligned on the filter unit into a complementary engagement surface on the filter head assembly. The filter unit is rotatingly inserted into the filter head assembly. The laterally extending key member shifts an interference member on the filter head assembly from an interference position, wherein the filter unit cannot sealingly engage the filter head assembly, to a non-interference position, wherein the filter unit can sealingly engage the filter head assembly. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130117995 | INFRARED SCANNING PORT - We disclose a method for securing an infrared transmissive polymer to integrated panels, deadfronts, or transition plates, thus providing a reinforced polymer window through which the thermographer can scan an energized unit without being directly exposed to contact with internal components or having to remove said panels, deadfronts, or transition plates. We also disclose a device for securing the polymer consisting of a retention frame with half shear retainers that keep the polymer locked in place. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130125371 | Method to Construct Masterpiece Custom Triple Pane Tabletops - A method of constructing a triple pane unit for encapsulating a decorative center piece. The center piece being a pane of leaded glass or wrought iron is encapsulated by two panes of glass. An adhesive is applied to the perimeter of the leaded glass/wrought iron for the alignment and adhering of the two panes of glass. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130125372 | Fixing Arrangement for Fixing Motor Vehicle Components - A fixing arrangement for fixing a first motor vehicle component to a second motor vehicle component includes first second fixing elements. The first and second fixing elements are connectable to each other in a positive locking manner. The second fixing element has a pin configured as a ball; and the first fixing element has a sleeve that fits over the spherical pin to produce a positive locking engagement. The first fixing element has a securing device designed as a cap, which is mounted on an outer shell sleeve surface such that the cap is movable in the axial direction. The sleeve is locked on the spherical pin by axial relative movement of the cap from a defined first position into a defined second position. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130185918 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRUCTURE AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING STRUCTURE - The method for manufacturing the structure includes an imaging device installation process in which a camera that obtains an image of a target hole formed in an upper panel is installed on the rear spar, and a positioning process in which relative positions are positioned by relatively moving the upper panel and the rear spar while the image of the target hole obtained by the camera and displayed on a monitor screen is aligned with a target line preset on the monitor screen. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130192045 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING BRACKETS IN AN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a positioning device for assembling parts on a structure. More specifically, the invention relates to a positioning device designed for assembling fixed brackets to an aircraft structure. A laser projector is fastened directly on the rigid aircraft structure; its position is therefore stable in relation to the latter, even if said structure undergoes slight deformations. The position of the projector is determined accurately by utilizing targets, which are also fastened to the primary structure. The invention also relates to a method for implementing this device. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130192046 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD - A fluid distribution manifold for a fluid flow system comprising a manifold body having a central bore and a transverse end wall surface defining a tube reception opening, and a securement ridge at said tube reception opening, a seal retainer releasably secured to the securement ridge of the manifold body, at the tube reception opening in which the body defines at least one radial abutment surface axially inward of said tube reception opening and the seal retainer includes at least one radial abutment surface in radial abutting relation with said radial abutment surface of the manifold body. The manifold body includes a plurality of notches defining the abutment surfaces and seal retainer includes a plurality of radial tabs with abutment surfaces in radial abutting relation to the manifold body within the notches. In one form, the seal retainer includes a forward converging chamfer that converges to a diameter smaller than the diameter of the tube reception opening. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130199018 | ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF USE - A fixture for positioning a component in a desired location in a first plane for assembly, machining, or other processing related to manufacturing. The fixture includes a holder establishing a reference position within a second plane parallel with the first plane, and a pin retained by the holder for movement relative thereto in the second plane within a range of coarse alignment about the reference position. The pin and holder are movable together normal to the second plane to engage the pin with the locating feature. A fixing element is movable, when the pin is engaged with the feature, to urge the pin to the reference position. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130205570 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING A COMPONENT TO AN INTERNAL PORTION OF AN AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE - A method for attaching a component to an internal portion of an aircraft fuselage is disclosed herein. The method includes mounting a vibration isolator assembly to the internal portion of the aircraft fuselage. The vibration isolator assembly has a protruding engagement portion having a flange. The method further includes defining an opening in a vibration-deadening body. The method further includes positioning the vibration-deadening body over the vibration isolator such that the protruding engagement portion is received within the opening. The method further includes pressing a retaining member onto the protruding engagement portion such that the retaining member engages the flange. The retaining member will retain a portion of the vibration-deadening body below an end of the protruding engagement portion. The method still further includes attaching the component to the protruding engagement portion. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130239395 | MULTI-PART LOCKING NUT - A multi-part locking nut assembly has a lock nut having a raised center portion and a flange having a plurality of holes therethrough, a washer having a protrusion which is matingly received by a notch in a spindle; the washer having a plurality of holes therethrough; and at least one locking pin which is slidably received by one of the plurality of holes of the nut and one of the plurality of holes of the washer; and a resilient biasing member which retains the locking pin in place. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130291365 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING SYSTEM - A system, apparatus and method for providing anti-rotation to an accessory for a network test instrument or the like, includes a threaded insert mounted in the test instrument, an anti-rotation feature receiving opening, and corresponding threaded fastener and anti-rotation mounting stud on the accessory, whereby engagement between the features ensures proper alignment and prevents rotation of the mounted accessory. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130312241 | ALIGNING TOOL IN THE FIELD OF WIND TURBINES FOR ALIGNING A HOLE WITH A FASTENER - An aligning tool in the field of wind turbines is provided. The aligning tool has a first and second section. The second section has an outside diameter tapering down in a direction away from the first section. The aligning tool is connected to a fastener and can easily catch a corresponding hole. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130312242 | METHOD OF INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL MODULE TO VEHICLE - Provided is a method which comprises: an attaching step of attaching a pair of installation jigs, respectively, to right and left opposite lateral portions of a support member; a clamping step of clamping the clampable surface portion of each of the installation jigs by a clamping unit of a transfer device; a temporarily mounting step of transferring the instrument panel module to the front of the passenger compartment by the transfer device to temporarily mount each of the right and left mounting brackets to a sidewall of a vehicle body; and a fastening step of, after the temporarily mounting step, detaching the installation jigs from the support member, and fastening each of the right and left mounting brackets to the sidewall of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction by a fastening bolt. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130318767 | METHOD AND A SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR PURPOSES OF SUPPORTING AND ALIGNING A COMPONENT - A method for the mounting and alignment of a component supported in a supporting device at a plurality of support points in a desired orientation, wherein an elastic deformation of at least one deformation zone of the supporting device is registered, and from a certain deviation from a desired value of the at least one deformation zone is traversed orthogonally relative to at least one support point. Also a supporting device for purposes of executing such a method, which has at least one elastically deformable deformation zone, a measurement device for purposes of registering and evaluating the at least one elastic deformation, and at least one actuator for purposes of traversing the support points orthogonally relative to one another. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140041197 | TURBINE ENGINE COUPLING STACK - An example coupling stack includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member. A plurality of aligned slots is defined in the first rotating member and the second rotating member. A tab lock is provided having an annular body with an axial front side, an axial back side, and a radial inner periphery. Tabs are formed on the axial back side and inserted into the plurality of aligned slots. The annular body of the tab lock also includes a plurality of openings extending into the radial inner periphery. A plurality of flanges is provided on the axial back side of the annular body adjacent to the plurality of openings. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140053388 | DOOR STRIKER POSITIONER - A striker positioning assembly adjusts a striker mechanism on a door frame for latching a door. The striker positioning assembly includes a plate having a slot for receiving a projecting portion of the striker mechanism. The striker positioning assembly includes a fastener for temporarily fastening the plate to the door. The fastener allows for the plate to be removable after adjustment of the striker mechanism. The plate and slot are arranged such that closing the door into a desired position with respect to the door frame causes the striker positioning assembly to move the striker mechanism into a position on the door frame for latching the door in the desired position with respect to the door frame when the striker mechanism is secured on the door frame and when the striker positioning assembly is removed. Methods of adjusting the striker mechanism on the door frame are also provided. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140165364 | ASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR THE ASSEMLY OF A HOLDING ELEMENT FOR ATTCHMENT PARTS ON A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF ATTACHMENT PARTS ON A MOTOR VEHICLE - An assembly device is provided for the assembly of a holding element for attachment parts on a motor vehicle. The assembly device includes, but is not limited to a linkage with three-dimensional multi-point fixing on the motor vehicle. The linkage includes, but is not limited to a number of reference elements for placing against reference surfaces on the motor vehicle and a mounting for the holding element connected to the linkage. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140182112 | COVER ALIGNMENT TOOL - An alignment tool device for use in aligning a manway cover to a manway body/flange during installation of the manway cover includes a first plate with an L-shape has body with a pair of holes and a first tongue extending transversely from the plate. A second plate with an inverted-L shape has a body with a pair of holes and a second tongue extending transversely from the plate. The first plate is oriented substantially parallel to and opposing the second plate with the first tongue extending parallel to and overlapping the second tongue, where the first and second tongues extend in opposite directions. A height adjuster displaces the first plate relative to the second plate by adjustable engagement of the tongues. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140189996 | DOOR ADJUSTMENT TOOL - An alignment tool for use with a vehicle having a door moveably secured to a door frame and a door latch assembly defined on the door includes a body having a front surface and a rear surface and a through-hole extending through the body that is sized and configured to receive a striker pin of a vehicle. A first end surface defined on the body is configured to engage the door frame to set a cross-car position of the striker pin. A latch-engaging assembly is engageable with a portion of the door latch assembly to set a vertical position of the striker pin. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140215800 | DEVICE FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING A COMPONENT ON OR IN A STATIONARY GAS TURBINE AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING A COMPONENT OF A STATIONARY GAS TURBINE - A device for installing and removing a component, preferably a burner or a transition pipe of a gas turbine, on or in a stationary gas turbine, is provided. The device includes a rail system having a frame carriage that can be moved along the rail system, on which frame carriage an insertion unit having a carrier unit for the component that can be moved along a movement axis is arranged. In order to specify an especially space-saving and especially rigid design, by means of which components of a gas turbine can be installed and removed relatively simply and quickly, the rail system is designed as a two-track rail system and the movement axis extends between the two rails transversely to an area that extends between the rails. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140245590 | MOTOR MOUNT - A system and method for guiding a motor into alignment with a transmission during assembly. The system may allow the motor to be placed into engagement with a motor mount in a first position, wherein in the first position, the position of the motor is constrained by guide structures such that the gear teeth of the drive gear and the gear teeth of a driven gear are not fully intermeshed, and a rotation axis of the drive gear is not parallel to a rotation axis of the driven gear. The motor may then be manipulated in the motor mount while constrained by the guide structures along a motion path until the gear teeth of the drive gear and the gear teeth of the driven gear are more fully intermeshed, and the rotation axis of the drive gear is substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the driven gear. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20150026953 | Mechanical Alignment Of Substrates To A Mask - A plurality of masks is attached to the underside of a mask frame. This attachment is made such that each mask can independently move relative to the mask frame in three directions. This relative movement allows each mask to adjust its position to align with respective alignment pins disposed on a working surface. In one embodiment, each mask is attached to the mask frame using fasteners, where the fasteners have a shaft with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the mounting hole disposed on the mask. A bias element may be used to allow relative movement between the mask and the mask frame in the vertical direction. Each mask may also have kinematic features to mate with the respective alignment pins on the working surface. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150128403 | APPARATUS FOR ALIGNMENT OF AN ELEVATOR GUIDE RAIL - The apparatus comprises a stationary first part, a movable second part, and a link arm mechanism connecting the first part and the second part. The first and the second link arm are interconnected with a fifth articulated joint. First ends of the link arms are connected with articulated joints movably on the first part. Second ends of the link arms are connected with articulated joints on the second part. The second part is moved with a first actuator in a first direction, with a second actuator in a third direction and with a third actuator in a fourth angular direction around the fourth articulated joint. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150306716 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING A SEARCH AND FEEL ASSEMBLY FUNCTION - A system and method for implementing a search and feel function on a robot for installing parts on a workpiece. An air switch feature is provided on a gripper of the robot to determine the presence and proper placement of a part in a desired receptor location on the workpiece. The air switch feature is used to detect whether or not a particular part, such as a bolt or other part being inserted by the robot, has been properly gripped by the gripper, and whether the part has been properly placed in the desired position. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150327412 | LIGHT GUIDED ALIGNMENT FOR SEMI-AUTOMATED SEAL APPLICATION - In one embodiment, a method of installing a component in an electronic device is described. A light source shines a light through an aperture of on one end of the electronic device. A light sensor positioned on the opposite end moves with a fixture having the component. When the light sensor determines a central portion of the light, the fixture and the component may be aligned with the aperture of the electronic device, and the fixture installs the component. In another embodiment, a method of detecting proper installment of the component is described. A microphone may be used to detect sound transmission from a speaker which transmits sound through the aperture. If the microphone detects sounds from an interface region between the component and the housing, the component is not properly installed. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160000241 | Picture Hanger - Systems and methods for securing an object to a surface are disclosed herein. The system includes a mounting block having a first section with a first cutout for receiving a ferromagnetic chip, a second section with a second cutout, and a panel. The second cutout may be slightly smaller than the first cutout. The second section is secured to the first section such that the second cutout maintains the ferromagnetic chip in the first cutout. The panel has a front side and a back side, and the back side of the panel has a magnet attached thereto. The mounting block is releasably secured to a surface, such as a wall and the magnet is received in the second cutout such that the magnet is in magnetic communication with the ferromagnetic chip and the back side of the panel is flush with the second section. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160023067 | MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF LOCATING A FACE INSERT IN A GOLF CLUB HEAD - A manufacturing assembly and a method for locating a face insert in a golf club head during manufacture are disclosed herein. In particular, the manufacturing assembly comprises a face locating fixture sized to receive a golf club face insert and a pick fixture configured to removably attach to the face insert. The manufacturing assembly may further comprise a holding fixture sized to receive a golf club head and hold it in place while the face insert is aligned with the head during assembly. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160033168 | WATER HEATER ATTACHMENT METHOD AND WATER HEATER ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - A water heater attachment method is a method for attaching a water heater body to a wall surface by using an attachment member provided at a rear end of an upper surface of the water heater body. The method includes a first step of inserting a tip of a rod member into a through hole formed in the attachment member, the rod member projecting forward from the wall surface, a second step of sliding the attachment member toward the wall surface along the rod member to shift the water heater body to an attachment position of the wall surface, and a third step of fastening the attachment member to the wall surface by a screw in a state where the attachment member is held by the rod member. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160052110 | Board Hanging Device - Disclosed are the ornamental design and utilitarian characteristics of a tool configured for associating an attachment-device (such as a joist hanger) with a structure (such as a ledger board). The tool comprises an alignment element that is placed in alignment with an edge defined by a structure so as to define an A-axis and B-axis location for associating the attachment-device to the structure. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160082816 | VEHICLE RESIN BACK DOOR INSTALLATION METHOD - A vehicle resin back door installation method includes: a vehicle body-side positioning step of attaching first positioning jigs to a vehicle body, and forming first sloping surfaces; a back door-side positioning step of attaching second positioning jigs to a back door, and forming second sloping surfaces; a temporary placing step of bringing the second sloping surfaces into contact with the first sloping surfaces, at the same time temporarily placing the back door on the vehicle body, and centering the back door in the vehicle width direction with respect to the vehicle body; an attaching step of attaching the back door to the vehicle body; and a detaching step of detaching the first positioning jigs from the vehicle body and detaching the second positioning jigs from the back door. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160084221 | ARRANGEMENT TO ALIGN A PART OF A WIND TURBINE - An arrangement and a method to align a part of a wind turbine to a counterpart is provided. The part of the wind turbine and its counterpart are approached in a main direction of approach, to be connected. The arrangement includes a first and a second alignment tool, whereby the alignment tools include a first area to be connected to the part of the wind turbine, and a second area that protrudes over the physical dimensions of the part of the wind turbine mainly in the main direction of approach. The second area is arranged and prepared in a way to abut on the counterpart, in a direction perpendicular to the main direction of approach, as an arrester to stop and/or hinder a movement of the part of the wind turbine in respect to the counterpart during the alignment. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160088779 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - An apparatus for manufacturing a display device, the apparatus including a chamber; a first holder in which a first member is to be mounted, the first holder being in the chamber; a pre-alignment unit in which a second member is to be mounted; a second holder that receives the pre-alignment unit, the second holder being positioned in the chamber opposite the first holder such that the second holders move linearly with respect to each other along a first direction; and a pin unit to bring a portion of the second member of the pre-alignment unit into contact with the first member by extending in the first direction, the pin unit being in the chamber. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160118868 | FASTENING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC MACHINE AND RECTIFIER THEREFOR - A method of assembling a rotating rectifier having multiple radially spaced bus bars with a corresponding fastener to an electrical machine having at least one machine with a stator and a rotor mounted on a rotating shaft, the method includes inserting the rotating rectifier into a hollow portion of the rotating shaft, axially aligning the fasteners with a corresponding radial opening in the rotating shaft, inhibiting an inward radial movement of the fasteners by inserting an inhibiting tool into an interior defined by the multiple radially spaced bus bars, and at least partially securing the fasteners to a corresponding fastener on at least one of the rotor and rotating shaft while the inhibiting tool resides in the interior. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160121812 | Apparatus And Methods For Joining Articles - A fixation assembly for affixing a first object to a second object, such as for affixing a component to the surface of a vehicle, includes an insert body and an enclosure at least partially surrounding the inset body. The insert body has a threaded bore, and the enclosure defines a mounting surface for mounting the fixation assembly on the surface of the vehicle. An adhesive disposed on the mounting surface facilitates bonding the fixation assembly to the surface without requiring holes to be drilled in the vehicle. The fixation assembly may further include a fastener having external threads complementary to the threaded bore. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160143222 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR YIELD SENSOR INSTALLATION - Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for monitoring yield while harvesting grain. In some embodiments a template is provided for cutting an opening in a clean grain elevator plane. In some embodiments, a gauge and shims are provided for positioning a yield sensor on the clean grain elevator. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160153502 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CROSS SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160156167 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR PLUMBING OR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160177601 | DOOR ADJUSTMENT TOOL | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160186317 | APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITION AND SUBSTRATE ALIGNMENT METHOD IN THE SAME - A deposition apparatus includes a sheet, an edge portion of which is integrally combined with a sheet frame, an electrostatic chuck attached to a bottom surface of the sheet, the electrostatic chuck adhering a substrate by a force of static electricity, a metal mask located below the electrostatic chuck, an edge portion of the metal mask being combined with a mask frame, the metal mask having a predetermined patterned opening, and the substrate being mounted to the upper surface of the metal mask, a transfer member coupled to a side surface of the sheet frame, the transfer member flattening the sheet by pulling the sheet to side directions, and a magnetic plate located above the sheet, the magnetic plate closely attaching the substrate to the electrostatic chuck by pulling the metal mask using a magnetic force. | 06-30-2016 |
