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Alignment apparatus utilizing laser

US10261351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2016
Grant dateApr 16, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2011/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An alignment apparatus includes a base, an alignment roller and a mounting frame, the alignment roller being attached with an alignment rubbing cloth, the mounting frame having two mounting portions for mounting one of two ends of alignment roller, respectively. The alignment apparatus further includes: at least one laser emitting unit disposed on a mounting portion where one end of alignment roller is located, light rays emitted from each laser emitting unit being distant from axis of alignment roller by preset distance; at least one laser blocking unit corresponding to at least one laser emitting unit, respectively, and disposed on a mounting portion where the other end of alignment roller is located; a controller in a signal connection with each laser emitting unit and configured for controlling a part or all of the laser emitting units to be activated while alignment roller is performing rubbing alignment on a surface of the substrate.

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