Sequential Pitch Conversion Device for Parallel Partition Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pitch conversion devices face challenges in accurately aligning multiple entry members between substrate holding members due to dimensional tolerances, leading to positional misalignment and over-sizing issues, particularly in ensuring simultaneous entry and avoiding interference post-process.
Innovation Solution
A pitch conversion device with parallel plate-shaped members and entry members, utilizing an extrusion or pushing member to sequentially push entry members between neighboring members, eliminating the need for varying heights and incorporating a sensor to ensure accurate alignment and prevent interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple entry members enter between adjacent substrate holding members simultaneously, then the pitch conversion can be completed in one operation, but the positional misalignment increases due to cumulative dimensional tolerances of all substrate holding members
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the simultaneous entry action into sequential segments. Entry members enter between substrate holding members one after another in order, rather than simultaneously. This segmentation allows each entry member to be positioned accurately relative to its target substrate holding members without the cumulative tolerance errors that would result from attempting simultaneous entry of multiple members.
2Manufacturing precision
If entry members are arranged at different heights to enable sequential entry, then the positional misalignment is reduced, but the device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a movable pushing member that dynamically changes position to enable sequential entry of entry members at the same height. The pushing member moves along the array of entry members, pushing each one into position between the substrate holding members in turn. This dynamic mechanism allows sequential operation without requiring different heights for entry members, thereby maintaining device compactness while achieving accurate positioning.
3Manufacturing precision
If a pushing member is used to sequentially push entry members between substrate holding members, then the positional alignment is improved and device size is reduced, but the mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pushing member serves multiple functions: it pushes each entry member sequentially into position between substrate holding members, and after all entry members are in position, it pushes all entry members simultaneously to their final positions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized mechanisms, thereby limiting the increase in overall device complexity while achieving the desired sequential operation and compact design.
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AI summary
A pitch conversion device and pitch conversion method is directed to convert the pit of a plurality of partition members (90) arranged parallel to each other along The X-direction and include a plurality of entry members (11) arranged parallel to each other in The X-direction and configured to enter between neighboring partition members (90), and a pushing member (31) to push the plurality of entry members (11) in turn and allow them to enter neighboring partition members (90) associated while moving in the X direction. The entry members (11) are biased in a exiting direction from between the neighboring partition members (90).