Positioning Apparatus TRIZ Cases

A split fixed and adjustable jaw layout gives one clamping setup an infinitely adjustable range for varied workpiece sizes and better access.

A greedy slot assignment method cuts tool magazine planning time and minimizes machine waiting during CNC tool changes.

A spring and pneumatic piston in the quill interface enable repeatable probe changes while reducing magnet weight, vibration, and positioning error.

An anti-slip plate and ring wing structure prevent plate slip and chucking-pin impact, improving substrate stability during spin processing.

Uniform vacuum through distributed ventilation openings helps hold thin wafers flat during carrier stripping, reducing warpage and breakage.

A thinner groove section localizes overload during unexpected spindle motion, protecting the tool magazine from replacement damage.

Windowed chamber and conveyor modules simplify machine unit alignment, cutting installation time while preserving processing precision.

A windowed processing chamber and separate machine units simplify alignment, cutting installation effort while keeping workpiece positioning accurate.

A cam-linked magazine cover opens during table movement, avoiding speed reduction, bounce, and engaging-part damage during tool changes.

Variable holder spacing lets a machine-tool changer pack more tools while keeping transfer positions clear to shorten travel and avoid collisions.

Insulating holes beside the refrigerant flow path reduce local heat extraction and improve wafer placement surface temperature uniformity.

Only the spindles needed for machining are coupled and rotated, cutting wear, power dissipation, motor load, noise, and maintenance.

An actuator-driven gripper and movable loading platform automate turbine part transfer in CNC machining, reducing bending, reaching, and manual handling.

A gripper with movable contact members and a loading platform automates turbine component loading in CNC machines, reducing manual strain.

A multi-shaft toggle linkage balances compact clamp occupancy with enough access space while increasing clamping pressure on the workpiece.

A one-piece tooling structure uses interchangeable inserts to position varied workpieces accurately while cutting changeover time and handling cost.

An anti-rotation lock, threaded height adjustment, and angle compensation make modular support blocks safer and more stable for workpiece clamping.

Probe-guided hydraulic clamping improves workpiece positioning and release detection while reducing deformation and machining errors.

Pressurized air cleans chips and coolant from tools before transfer, keeping the transport path and surrounding area cleaner.

A double inverted wedge and roller-bearing layout keeps vise height under 10 cm while delivering synchronized self-centering and over 2000 kg clamping force.

A rocker and curved thrust surface balance clamping force on machine-tool workpieces, reducing deformation and machining error.

A spring-loaded socket tightens clamping nuts on standard CNC spindles, enabling fast automatic tool changes without loose tool fit.

A movable gripper brings stored tools to a pick-up position, cutting tool-change waiting time, magazine size, and chip buildup.

An automated loading station swaps worn paper-log cutter blades to cut replacement time and reduce operator handling risk.

A shared PLC register shifts turret and tool spindle axis control without editing multiple NC programs, cutting machine tool setup workload.

A sliding clamping member and thin-pitch thrust thread use welding expansion to prevent jamming and reduce release effort.

Interchangeable form blocks clamp irregular extruded profiles from below to reduce vibration and improve hole accuracy during milling.

Inclined cutout holding portions use friction and parallel engagement surfaces to keep tools stable under vibration without added clamps.

A movable setup unit and separation device let tools be inserted or removed while the loader keeps running, avoiding machine stoppage.

Adjustable lateral and vertical jaws counteract pipe-end ovality, enabling uniform threads, grooves, and bevels on stationary workpieces.

Movable support pins create spacing during etching or cleaning so liquid reaches contact areas and improves substrate backside uniformity.

A modular stacked disk magazine increases tool capacity while keeping tool changes fast and adaptable across machine tool layouts.

A dual-axis loader pivots tools through a narrow passage, increasing tool capacity without widening machine spacing.

A disengageable pocket lets the rotary table keep moving while a selected tool stays at the change station, cutting tool change dead time.

Intermittent rotary pulses drive the spindle so the clamp keeps high force across a long adjustment path in a compact workpiece clamping setup.

An upright rotary tool magazine and handling robot automate tool changes in compact machine tools without expanding footprint or blocking operator access.

Spiral inner and outer coolant channels with radial area variation reduce wafer temperature differences across an electrostatic chuck.

A track-mounted 3-axis gantry automates steel truss fastener placement with a commercial drill, cutting labor, fatigue, time, and errors.

Adjustable clamp blocks and securing bolts stabilize and level round workpieces to prevent slippage during machining.

Working cylinders built into the slides increase center clamp stroke without adding axial length, while maintaining strong central clamping force.

An intermediate link contacts the tool before full stop, turning collision into gripping force to cut impact noise and arm damage.

A guide-and-locking gripper on a tool shuttle aligns and secures heavy tools for safer, easier transfer between staging stations and magazine slots.