Lift tool assembly for stencil printer
US10723117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2203/104
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor system for a stencil printer includes a pair of rail members extending through a frame and configured to transport the substrate through the stencil printer. A lift tool assembly is configured to support the substrate at a transport height and a print height. The lift tool assembly includes a lifter portion configured to be engaged by a support of the lift table assembly. A foot of the lifter portion has at least two permanent magnets configured to secure the foot of the lifter portion to the support when engaging the support to the lifter portion, and at least one vacuum pocket formed in a bottom surface of the foot of the lifter portion. The vacuum pocket is configured to selectively secure the lifter portion in place on the support.
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