Rotating Buffer Station for Chips with Adjustable Jaw Mechanism

The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the chip socket size adjustable through a rotatable plate mechanism. The movable jaw members can be positioned at different locations along the guide slots by rotating the rotatable plate, allowing the chip socket to dynamically adapt to different chip sizes. This transforms the static, fixed-size socket into a dynamic, adjustable structure that maintains versatility while keeping the overall mechanism relatively simple.

The patent implements universality by designing a single rotating station that can accommodate multiple chip sizes through the adjustable jaw members. Instead of requiring separate jigs for different chip sizes, one universal rotating station with adjustable parameters can handle various chip dimensions, thereby improving adaptability without proportionally increasing device complexity.

The patent applies the self-service principle by designing the rotating station to inherently provide alignment guidance through its mechanical structure. The guide slots and cam slots work together to automatically guide the jaw members into the correct positions and orientations, eliminating the need for external laser alignment devices. The system serves its own alignment function through its geometric design, thereby maintaining measurement capability while reducing device complexity.

The patent uses the cam slot as an intermediary element that translates the rotation of the rotatable plate into precise radial movement of the jaw members. This mechanical intermediary ensures accurate chip orientation and positioning through pure mechanical means, replacing the need for complex optical alignment systems while maintaining measurement precision.

The patent applies dynamics by enabling continuous adjustment of the chip socket parameters within a single jig through the rotatable plate mechanism. Instead of discrete jig replacements, the system allows dynamic reconfiguration by rotating the plate to different angular positions, which continuously adjusts the jaw member positions. This eliminates downtime associated with physical jig changes while maintaining orientation accuracy, thereby improving productivity.

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-designing the guide slots and cam slots in specific geometric patterns that anticipate different chip size requirements. The slots are configured in advance to guide the jaw members to appropriate positions for various chip dimensions, allowing quick adaptation without time-consuming adjustments or replacements, thus maintaining both precision and productivity.