Fixing Device Movable Member Positioning Guide

The patent introduces a guide structure consisting of a guide hole and guide protrusion as an intermediary mechanism between the sensor flag and the photointerrupter. This guide structure mediates the assembly process by constraining the movement path of the sensor flag, ensuring it follows the correct locus and preventing unintentional contact with peripheral components while maintaining the benefits of tilt assembling.

The guide structure is pre-configured in the assembly fixture or device housing before the sensor flag is assembled. This preliminary arrangement of the guide hole and guide protrusion establishes the correct movement path in advance, allowing the sensor flag to be guided along the proper locus during assembly, thereby preventing contact damage before it can occur.

The guide structure enables the assembly system to self-correct and self-guide the sensor flag during assembly. By incorporating the guide hole and guide protrusion, the system provides its own positioning and alignment functions, eliminating the need for expensive external guidance systems or complex robotic control, thereby achieving stable assembly with simpler, more cost-effective equipment.

The guide structure acts as a mechanical intermediary that simplifies the automatic assembly process. Instead of requiring complex robotic manipulation for tilt assembling, the guide hole and guide protrusion provide a straightforward mechanical constraint that guides the sensor flag along the correct path, enabling stable assembly with less expensive automatic assembly equipment.