Self-locating, self-fixturing hard crystal blank mounting system
US4706350A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49799
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for assembling a hard crystal blank onto a base which includes connecting pins, using an apparatus providing self-locating and self-fixturing features, is described. The apparatus comprises a hard crystal blank supporting structure which provides vertical, horizontal and transverse locating features. The vertical, horizontal and transverse locating features are contiguous to the crystal supporting structure and locate the hard crystal blank to the crystal supporting structure. The hard crystal blank once located may be secured to the crystal supporting structure with a suitable adhesive. Connecting features for securing the crystal supporting structure to the base are provided. Once the crystal supporting structure has been secured to the base, the vertical, horizontal and transverse locating features are separated from the crystal supporting structure. The hard crystal blank and crystal supporting structure so assembled are precisely aligned to the base.
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