Scribing tools, scribe devices, and joints

Abstract

This joint (210) is supported in a manner rotatable about a first axis (AX1). A holder (310U) is fixed to the joint (210) along a second axis (AX2) inclined from the first axis (AX1). A blade tip (900) is fixed to the holder (310U). The blade tip (900) has an on-axis point (PAX) which is a point located on the first axis (AX1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a scribing tool, a scribing device, and a joint.

Background Art

[0002] In the manufacturing process of products such as electronic devices, a break process may be performed to divide a brittle material substrate. For example, in the manufacturing process of a display device, usually, a break process of a glass substrate is performed. Prior to the break process, a scribing process for forming a scribing line on the brittle material substrate is performed. In the break process, the brittle material substrate is broken along this scribing line. Therefore, the scribing line is a groove formed on the brittle material substrate for the break process. In order to efficiently form the scribing line, a scribing device is used.

[0003] For example, according to International Publication No. 2007 / 063979 (Patent Document 1), a scribing device includes an installation means (e.g., a table, a conveyor, etc.) on which a brittle material substrate is installed, a scribing head provided to face the brittle material substrate on the installation means, a holder joint provided at the tip of the scribing head, and a wheel tip for forming a scribing line having one end detachably attached to the holder joint and the other end rotatably attached thereto.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Firstly, the above-mentioned scribe device uses a wheel tip, or wheel cutting edge. Since the wheel cutting edge rolls rather than slides on the brittle substrate, it is less susceptible to friction. Therefore, wheel cutting edges generally have a long lifespan. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of avoiding a decrease in strength reliability at the scribed area, a fixed cutting edge is usually preferable. However, while the configuration of joint and holder combinations has been studied when the cutting edge is a wheel cutting edge as described above, the case when the cutting edge is a fixed cutting edge has not been sufficiently studied. Specifically, the configuration of joint and holder combinations suitable for optimizing the orientation of the cutting edge on a brittle material substrate has not been sufficiently studied.

[0006] Secondly, unlike wheel cutting edges, fixed cutting edges slide rather than roll across the substrate, thus experiencing strong friction. Consequently, fixed cutting edges wear down quickly, resulting in a shorter lifespan. For example, when a glass substrate is scribed using a point cutting edge made of single-crystal diamond, it is often the case that only a few tens of meters of scribe distance can be achieved without replacing the cutting edge.

[0007] The present invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and one objective is to provide a scribe tool having a fixed cutting edge, holder, and joint, which can optimize the orientation of the cutting edge on a brittle material substrate. Another objective is to provide a scribe tool that can extend the life of the cutting edge due to wear. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The scribe tool of the present invention comprises a joint, a holder, and a cutting edge. The joint is rotatably supported around a first axis. The holder is fixed to the joint along a second axis that is inclined from the first axis. The cutting edge is fixed to the holder. The cutting edge has an axial point which is a point located on the first axis. The cutting edge is aligned with the second axis. <100> It consists of diamonds that have directions.

[0009] Preferably, the holder's orientation angle around the second axis relative to the joint can be changed, and the cutting edge has multiple points that can be made into axial points by changing the orientation angle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, a holder is fixed to a joint rotatably supported around a first axis, along a second axis inclined from the first axis. The holder fixes the cutting edge, which has an axial point on the first axis. This allows the cutting edge, which has an axial point on the first axis, to be fixed by the holder along the second axis inclined from the first axis. Therefore, even when the direction of the first axis is limited to one due to the specifications of the scribe device, the orientation of the cutting edge on the brittle material substrate can be optimized by appropriately adjusting the design of the angle of the second axis relative to the first axis.

[0011] Preferably, the cutting edge has multiple points that can be used as axial points by changing the orientation angle of the holder around the second axis. In this case, multiple points can be switched and used as axial points for scribing. Therefore, the life of the cutting edge due to wear can be significantly extended. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is a schematic perspective view showing the configuration of the scribe device in the embodiment. [Figure 2] This diagram schematically shows the configuration of the scribe tool in the embodiment from one perspective. [Figure 3] This diagram schematically shows the configuration of the scribe tool in the embodiment from another perspective. [Figure 4] This diagram schematically shows the configuration of the scribe tool in the embodiment from yet another perspective. [Figure 5] This diagram schematically shows the configuration of the scribe tool in the embodiment from yet another perspective. [Figure 6]It is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of the scribing tool in the embodiment. [Figure 7] It is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of the holder and the cutting edge fixed thereto in the embodiment. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 6. [Figure 9] It is a perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 6. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 6. [Figure 11] It is a perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 6. [Figure 12] It is a partial cross-sectional perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 6. [Figure 13] It is a partial cross-sectional perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 6. [Figure 14] It is a view schematically showing a configuration in which a preliminary joint is attached instead of a joint in the scribing tool of FIG. 6. [Figure 15] It is a cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the scribing tool of FIG. 6. [Figure 16] It is a perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 15. [Figure 17] It is a perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 15. [Figure 18] It is a perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 15. [Figure 19] It is a perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 15. [Figure 20] It is a perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 15. [Figure 21] It is a partial cross-sectional perspective view schematically showing a step of the assembling method of the scribing tool of FIG. 15. [Figure 22]Figure 15 is a schematic partial cross-sectional perspective view showing one step in the assembly method of the scribe tool. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In some of the figures, the x, y, and z axes representing a Cartesian coordinate system are shown to facilitate understanding of direction.

[0014] <Example of a scribe device configuration> Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the scribe device 1 in the embodiment. In this example, the z-axis is upward along gravity, and therefore the x-axis and y-axis are horizontal directions perpendicular to the direction of gravity; in other words, the xy-plane is a horizontal plane.

[0015] First, the main components of the scribe device 1 will be described below. The scribe device 1 includes a table 106 that supports a brittle material substrate 107 (for example, a glass substrate), a scribe head 112, and a scribe tool 1100 attached to it. The scribe tool 1100 includes a joint 210, a holder 310U, and a cutting edge 900 (see Figure 2). The joint 210 is attached to the tip of the scribe head 112 (the lower end in Figure 1). The holder 310U is attached to the joint 210, thereby indirectly attaching it to the scribe head 112 via the joint 210. The cutting edge is fixed to the lower end of the holder 310U so as to face the table 106. The scribe device 1 scribes the brittle material substrate 107 by pressing the cutting edge onto the brittle material substrate 107 and moving the table 106 and the scribe head 112 relatively in the xy plane.

[0016] The scribe head 112 holds the joint 210 so that it can rotate around the z axis for the purpose of adjusting the orientation of the cutting edge 900 in the xy plane. This rotation may be performed by a motor (not shown) built into the scribe head 112. By rotating the joint 210 around the z axis, the orientation of the cutting edge 900 around the z axis can be adjusted. By adjusting the orientation of the cutting edge 900 during the scribing operation, scribing along curves can be performed stably. However, when there is little need to adjust the orientation of the cutting edge 900, such as when a linear scribing process is performed, the scribe head 112 may maintain a constant orientation of the joint 210 around the z axis by keeping the motor stopped so that it does not rotate during the process.

[0017] Next, an example of the details of the scribe device 1 will be described below. In the scribe device 1, a mobile table 101 is held so as to be movable in the y-axis direction along a pair of guide rails 102a and 102b. A ball screw 103 is screwed into the mobile table 101. The ball screw 103 is rotated by the drive of a motor 104, which moves the mobile table 101 in the y-axis direction along the guide rails 102a and 102b. A motor 105 is provided on the upper surface of the mobile table 101. The motor 105 rotates a table 106 in the xy-plane to position it at a predetermined angle. The brittle material substrate 107 is placed on the table 106 and held by, for example, a vacuum suction means (not shown). Two CCD cameras 108 are provided on the upper part of the scribe device 1 to image the alignment marks of the brittle material substrate 107. In the scribe device 1, a bridge 110 is erected along the x-axis direction by support columns 11la and 11lb so as to straddle the mobile platform 101 and the table 106 on top of it. The scribe head 112 is movable along the x-axis direction along a guide 113 provided on the bridge 110. A motor 114 moves the scribe head 112 along the x-axis direction. Here, the motor 104, guide rails 102a and 102b, and ball screw 103 are moving parts that move the table 106 in the y-axis direction, the bridge 110, support columns 11la and 111b, and guide 113 are moving parts that move the scribe head 112 in the x-axis direction, and a motor 105 is a moving part that rotates the table 106. These moving parts allow the table 106 and the scribe head 112 to move relative to each other.

[0018] <Configuration of the scribing tool> Figures 2 to 5 are schematic diagrams showing the configuration of the scribe tool 1100 from various perspectives, and Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the scribe tool 1100. As mentioned above, the scribe tool 1100 has a joint 210, a holder 310U, and a cutting edge 900.

[0019] The holder 310U is constructed by assembling several parts. In this embodiment, these parts include an outer member 310, an inner member 410, and a mounting screw 500. The inner member 410 has a main body portion 411 and a claw portion 412 for gripping the cutting edge 900. The inner member 410 is inserted into a cavity in the outer member 310. Part of this cavity forms a screw hole for the mounting screw 500. The mounting screw 500 is attached to the outer member 310 by being inserted into the screw hole. One end of the mounting screw 500 is provided with a recess 500h for inserting a wrench. By turning the mounting screw 500 with a wrench, the other end of the screw collides with the main body portion 411 of the inner member 410. This fixes the inner member 410 to the outer member 310.

[0020] As described above, the scribe head 112 holds the joint 210 so that it can rotate around the z-axis. In this embodiment, the first axis AX1 is along the z-axis, and therefore the joint 210 is rotatably supported by the scribe head 112 around the first axis AX1. The joint 210 may have a shaft portion MA and a body portion MM fixed to the shaft portion MA, as shown in the figure. The shaft portion MA and the body portion MM may be integrally formed from the same material. The joint 210 is fixed to the scribe head 112 by the gripping of the shaft portion MA by the scribe head 112. The shaft portion MA preferably has a shape corresponding to the orientation of the joint 210 around the first axis AX1 (in Figure 2, the notch in the upper right). The shaft portion MA preferably extends along the first axis AX1, and in the configuration shown in Figure 2, it has a cylindrical shape extending along the first axis AX1 (ignoring the notch). The main body MM has a cavity 210f that extends along the second axis AX2 which is inclined from the first axis AX1.

[0021] The holder 310U is fixed to the joint 210 along the second axis AX2 by being inserted into the cavity 210f of the joint 210. The second axis AX2 is inclined from the first axis AX1. In other words, the angle between the first axis AX1 and the second axis AX2 is greater than 0° and less than 90°. Preferably, the second axis AX2 is inclined from the first axis AX1 by 50° or more and 55° or less, and more preferably by 51° or more and 53° or less.

[0022] The cutting edge 900 is fixed to the holder 310U. In other words, the cutting edge 900 is a fixed cutting edge, not a wheel cutting edge. The cutting edge 900 has an axial point PAX, which is a point located on the first axis AX1. Specifically, the cutting edge 900 has at least one point PTa (first point) and one point PTb (second point) as multiple points. By changing the attitude angle of the holder 310U relative to the joint 210, as described later, any of the above multiple points can be designated as the axial point PAX. Figure 5 shows the case where point PTa is selected as the axial point PAX.

[0023] The cutting edge 900 is preferably made of diamond. In other words, the cutting edge 900 is preferably a diamond piece. The diamond is crystallographically aligned along the second axis AX2. <100> It is preferable that it has a directional aspect.

[0024] The attitude angle of the holder 310U around the second axis AX2 relative to the joint 210 is changeable. Specifically, the fitting structure between the joint 210 and the holder 310U is configured by a cavity 210f provided in the main body MM of the joint 210, so that the attitude angle can be changed only discretely. In this fitting structure, the holder 310U is partially inserted into the cavity 210f of the joint 210 (Figure 6). By changing the orientation of the holder 310U during this insertion, the attitude angle of the holder 310U can be changed.

[0025] The holder 310U can have at least a first and a second attitude angle relative to the joint 210. Specifically, the first attitude angle of the holder 310U is the attitude angle shown in Figure 5, and the second attitude angle of the holder 310U is the attitude angle when the holder 310U is rotated 180° within the joint 210 in Figure 5. Points PTa and PTb correspond to the on-axial points PAX (Figure 6), respectively, for the first and second attitude angles.

[0026] Points PTa and PTb (Figure 5) of the cutting edge 900 are positioned such that they can be converted into an on-axial point PAX (Figure 6) simply by changing the orientation angle of the holder 310U around the second axis AX2. In other words, although points PTa and PTb are in different positions from each other, they are positioned in the same location along the second axis AX2 and are the same distance from the second axis AX2. To satisfy these dimensional conditions, as shown in Figure 7, the distance between the end face 310p of the holder 310U and each of points PTa and PTb is commonly set to distance LN along the extending direction of the holder 310U (the longitudinal direction in Figure 7). To control these dimensions, it is preferable that the cutting edge 900 be precisely ground after the unit shown in Figure 7 is assembled. After the unit is installed in the cavity 210f of the joint 210, the direction of distance LN (the extending direction of the holder 310U) becomes the direction along the second axis AX2.

[0027] The holder 310U has rotational symmetry around the second axis AX2. Specifically, as can be seen in Figure 5, the holder 310U has twofold symmetry around the second axis AX2. In this specification, structures that do not substantially affect the fixing of the holder 310U to the joint 210 (e.g., small holes or notches for indicating the orientation of the member) are ignored when considering the rotational symmetry of the holder 310U. In this embodiment, a holder 310U with twofold symmetry is illustrated, but the number of symmetries is not limited to two.

[0028] The scribe tool 1100 preferably has a positioning pin 600 (positioning member). The positioning pin 600 restricts the position of the holder 310U along the second axis AX2 relative to the joint 210 by partially blocking the cavity 210f. Specifically, the positioning pin 600 is attached to the joint 210 by being inserted into a hole provided in the joint 210. The end face 310p of the holder 310U contacts the positioning pin 600, preventing the holder 310U from being positioned above the positioning pin 600 in the direction of the second axis AX2.

[0029] The scribe tool 1100 preferably has a set screw 700. The set screw 700 fixes the holder 310U to the joint 210 at a position defined by the positioning pin 600. Specifically, the set screw 700 is attached to the joint 210 by being inserted into a screw hole provided in the joint 210. One end of the set screw 700 is provided with a recess 700h for inserting a wrench. By turning the set screw 700 with a wrench, the other end of the set screw collides with one side of the holder 310U. By turning the set screw 700 further, the other side of the holder 310U is pressed against the V-shaped recess SV (Figure 5) in the cavity 210f (Figure 6) of the joint 210. As a result, the holder 310U is firmly fixed to the joint 210.

[0030] <How to assemble the scribe tool> Figures 9 to 13 schematically show the steps for assembling the scribe tool 1100 (Figure 6) in this order. Referring to Figure 8, a positioning pin 600 is inserted into the hole in the joint 210. Referring to Figures 9 and 10, the cutting edge 900 is attached to the claw portion 412 of the inner member 410. Referring to Figure 11, the inner member 410 with the cutting edge 900 fixed is housed inside the outer member 310 and attached by mounting screws 500. Referring to Figures 12 and 13, which are both partial cross-sectional views, the holder 310U is partially inserted into the cavity 210f of the joint 210. The holder 310U is then fixed to the joint 210 by set screws 700. The scribe tool 1100 is thus obtained.

[0031] <Use of spare joints> Figure 14 schematically shows a configuration in which a spare joint 210M is installed in place of joint 210 in the scribe tool 1100 (Figure 6). The spare joint 210M is rotatably supported around the first axis AX1 by being replaced by joint 210. The spare joint 210M has a fitting structure for fixing the holder 310U to the spare joint 210M along the third axis AX3. The third axis AX3 is inclined from the first axis AX1 and the second axis AX2. Note that the configuration of the spare joint 210M other than those described above is almost the same as the configuration of joint 210 (Figure 6) described above, so the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are not repeated.

[0032] <Configuration of the scribe tool for the modified example> Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a scribe tool 1200M, which is a modified version of the scribe tool 1100 (Figure 6). The scribe tool 1200M has a joint 220 and a holder 320U including an outer member 320, instead of a joint 210 and a holder 310U including an outer member 310 (Figure 6).

[0033] The holder 320U is made of a magnetic material, at least partially. The scribe tool 1200M has a magnet 800. The magnet 800 generates a magnetic force acting on the holder 320U so that the positioning pin 600 and the holder 320U press against each other. Specifically, the magnet 800 is positioned at a distance from the other end (upper right end in the figure) of the holder 320U, opposite the end (lower left end in the figure) where the cutting edge 900 is fixed. The magnet 800 is installed in the cavity 220f of the joint 220. The joint 220 may also be provided with a cover plate 880 that covers the magnet 800.

[0034] In this modified example, the lateral inclined surface 320p of the holder 320U contacts the positioning pin 600, preventing the holder 320U from being positioned beyond the positioning pin 600 in the direction of the second axis AX2. It is preferable that the lateral inclined surface 320p is positioned outside the gap between the magnet 800 and the holder 320U. The lateral inclined surface 320p may be inclined from a plane perpendicular to the second axis AX2.

[0035] Furthermore, the configuration of the joint 220 and the holder 320U including the outer member 320, other than those described above, is substantially the same as the configuration of the joint 210 and the holder 320U including the outer member 310 (Figure 6) described above. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding elements, and their descriptions are not repeated.

[0036] <Method for assembling a modified scribe tool> Figures 16 to 21 schematically show the steps for assembling the scribe tool 1200M (Figure 15) in this order. Referring to Figure 16, a positioning pin 600 is inserted into the hole of the joint 210. A magnet 800 is attached to the joint 220 so that it is positioned within the cavity 220f of the joint 220. A cover plate 880 that covers the magnet 800 is also attached to the joint 220. Referring to Figures 17 and 18, the cutting edge 900 is attached to the claw portion 412 of the inner member 410. Referring to Figures 19 and 20, the inner member 410 with the cutting edge 900 fixed is housed within the outer member 320 and attached by mounting screws 500. Referring to Figures 21 and 22, which are both partial cross-sectional views, the holder 320U is partially inserted into the cavity 220f of the joint 220. The holder 320U is attracted towards the magnet 800 by magnetic force, and the inclined side surface 320p of the holder 320U contacts the positioning pin 600, thereby fixing the position of the holder 320U. Thus, the scribe tool 1200M is obtained.

[0037] <Effects> According to this embodiment, a holder 310U is fixed to a joint 210 that is rotatably supported around a first axis AX1, along a second axis AX2 that is inclined from the first axis AX1. The holder 310U fixes the cutting edge 900, which has an axial point PAX on the first axis AX1. This allows the cutting edge 900, which has an axial point PAX on the first axis AX1, to be fixed by the holder 310U along the second axis AX2 that is inclined from the first axis AX1. Therefore, even when the direction of the first axis AX1 is limited to one due to the specifications of the scribe device 1 (Figure 1) (typically, when the first axis AX1 is limited to only the direction perpendicular to the support surface of the table 106 (Figure 1) that supports the brittle material substrate 107), the orientation of the cutting edge 900 to the brittle material substrate 107 can be optimized by appropriately adjusting the design of the angle of the second axis AX2 with respect to the first axis AX1. This optimization is achieved by adjusting the design of the holder 310U's orientation relative to the joint 210, so there is no need to change the orientation of the cutting edge 900 relative to the holder 310U. Therefore, regardless of the orientation of the cutting edge 900 relative to the holder 310U, an orientation that facilitates polishing of the cutting edge 900 fixed to the holder 310U can be used.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the case in which multiple points PTa and PTb (Figure 5) are switched as the axial point PAX (Figure 6) for scribing has been described in detail, but the above-mentioned effects can also be obtained in modified examples in which such switching is not performed. In that case, the cutting edge may have only one point that can become the axial point PAX.

[0039] On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the cutting edge 900 has a plurality of points PTa, PTb (Figure 5) which can be used as axial points PAX (Figure 6) by changing the attitude angle of the holder 310U around the second axis AX2. This allows multiple points to be switched and used as axial points PAX for scribing. Therefore, the life of the cutting edge 900 due to wear can be significantly extended.

[0040] A fitting structure is provided between the joint 210 and the holder 310U so that the above-mentioned attitude angles can be changed only discretely. This prevents deviations from the optimal attitude angle by setting these discrete attitude angles as the optimal attitude angles for the holder 310U. Specifically, corresponding to the first and second attitude angles of the holder 310U, points PTa and PTb (Figure 5) of the cutting edge 900 become axial points PAX (Figure 6). This prevents deviations in the attitude of the axial points PAX on the brittle material substrate 107.

[0041] Multiple points PTa, PTb (Figure 5) on the cutting edge 900 are arranged so that they can be converted into an axial point PAX (Figure 6) simply by changing the attitude angle of the holder 310U around the second axis AX2. This eliminates the need to change the position along the second axis AX2 when changing the attitude angle. In particular, when a positioning pin 600 is used to restrict the position of the holder 310U along the second axis AX2 relative to the joint 210, the attitude angle of the holder 310U can be changed at this restricted position. By using a set screw 700 (Figure 6) (or a magnet 800 in the modified example (Figure 15)), displacement from this position can be prevented.

[0042] The holder 310U has rotational symmetry (specifically, twofold symmetry) around the second axis AX2. This allows the attitude angle of the holder 310U to be changed in accordance with the rotational symmetry.

[0043] The cutting edge 900 is crystallographically aligned with the second axis AX2. <100> It consists of diamonds that have directions. <100> Machining to form a surface on the cutting edge 900 that is inclined at a predetermined angle from the orientation can be easily performed by using the direction corresponding to the second axis AX2 as a reference. Specifically, after the unit shown in Figure 7 is assembled, by performing precise machining on the cutting edge 900 with the normal direction of the end face 310p (extension direction of the holder 310U) as a reference, the crystallographic properties of points PTa and PTb can be precisely controlled. On the other hand, by fixing the holder 310U to the joint 210 along the second axis AX2 which is inclined from the first axis AX1, the cutting edge 900 <100> The orientation can be tilted from the first axis AX1. By optimizing this tilt, wear on the cutting edge 900 can be suppressed. This tilt, i.e., the tilt of the second axis AX2 from the first axis AX1, is preferably 50° to 55°, and more preferably 51° to 53°.

[0044] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the spare joint 210M (Figure 14) has a fitting structure for fixing the holder 310U to the spare joint 210M along the third axis AX3, and the third axis AX3 is inclined from the first axis AX1 and the second axis AX2 (Figure 6). If the wear of the cutting edge 900 progresses to a non-negligible extent while using the joint 210 (Figure 6), the posture of the cutting edge 900 is adjusted by using the spare joint 210M instead of the joint 210. As a result, the contact angle between the cutting edge 900 and the brittle material substrate 107 (Figure 1) changes. This makes it possible to continue scribing while suppressing the effects of wear. In other words, by attaching the spare joint 210M (Figure 14) instead of the joint 210 (Figure 6), the posture of the cutting edge 900 is adjusted, and as a result, the areas of the cutting edge 900 that are particularly prone to wear also change. Therefore, by keeping a set of joint 210 and spare joint 210M as part of the scribe tool, the lifespan of the cutting edge 900 due to wear can be extended. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0045] 112: Scribehead 210,220: Joint 210M: Spare joint 310,320: Outer components 310U, 320U: Holder 410: Inner component 500: Mounting screws 600: Positioning pin 700: Set screw 800: Magnet 900: Blade tip 1100, 1200M: Scribe Tool AX1~AX3: 1st~3rd axis PAX: Axis point PTa, PTb: 1st and 2nd points

Claims

1. A joint rotatably supported around the first axis, A holder fixed to the joint along a second axis inclined from the first axis, The cutting edge fixed to the holder, The cutting edge has an axial point which is a point located on the first axis, The cutting edge of the scribe tool is made of a diamond having a <100> orientation along the second axis.

2. The attitude angle of the holder around the second axis with respect to the joint can be changed. The scribe tool according to claim 1, wherein the cutting edge has a plurality of points that can be made into axial points by changing the orientation angle.

3. The scribe tool according to claim 2, wherein a fitting structure is provided between the joint and the holder such that the attitude angle can be changed only discretely.

4. The scribe tool according to claim 3, wherein the holder can take at least a first and second attitude angles with respect to the joint, the cutting edge has at least a first point and a second point as the plurality of points, and the first point and the second point become the axial point corresponding to the first and second attitude angles, respectively.

5. The scribe tool according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the plurality of points on the cutting edge are arranged so that they can be made into axial points by changing the orientation angle of the holder around the second axis.

6. The scribe tool according to claim 5, further comprising a positioning member that restricts the position of the holder along the second axis with respect to the joint.

7. The scribe tool according to claim 6, further comprising a set screw for fixing the holder to the joint at a position defined by the positioning member.

8. The scribe tool according to claim 6, wherein the holder is at least partially made of a magnetic material, and further comprises a magnet that generates a magnetic force acting on the holder such that the positioning member and the holder press against each other.

9. The scribe tool according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the holder has rotational symmetry about the second axis.

10. The system further comprises a spare joint which, when replaced with the aforementioned joint, is rotatably supported around the first axis, The scribe tool according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the spare joint has a fitting structure for fixing the holder to the spare joint along the third axis, and the third axis is inclined from the first axis and the second axis.

11. A scribe tool according to any one of claims 1 to 10, A scribe head that holds the joint of the scribe tool so as to be rotatable around the first axis, A scribe device equipped with the following features.

12. A joint for holding a holder on which the cutting edge is fixed, A shaft portion along the first axis, The main body is fixed to the aforementioned shaft, A cavity is provided in the main body for inserting the holder, extending along a second axis inclined from the first axis, and forming a fitting structure such that the attitude angle of the holder around the second axis can be changed only discretely, A positioning pin for restricting the position of the holder along the second axis by partially blocking the cavity, A joint equipped with this feature.

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