Nest device for positioning a part during testing or assembly
US10556757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B11/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems and methods associated with a nest device design are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a nest device may include a main body and one or more air bearings that extend from the main body. A placement mechanism may be positioned on ends of the one or more air bearings, wherein the placement mechanism includes the part. The one or more air bearings may blow air out of the ends of the air bearings against the placement mechanism when the air bearings are in a first state, and draw air in through the ends when the air bearings are in a second state. The nest device may further include one or more air jets that extend from the main body and are directed toward the placement mechanism, air blown by the one or more air jets causes the placement mechanism to be translated. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
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