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Method and apparatus for locating targets on a panel and performing work operations thereon

US4899440A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 1986
Grant dateFeb 13, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/03
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for use with a panel having at least first and second targets thereon detectable with x-rays and comprising relatively moving the panel and an x-ray detection apparatus along a search path to locate the targets on the panel. With the targets located work operations, such as drilling and shearing, are performed on the panel.

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