Automated laser bar transfer apparatus and method
US6158944A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S5/028
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laser bar loading and unloading apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting surface, a movable coating fixture having a plurality of spacers, and at least a first vacuum source for providing a vacuum on a laser bar mounted on the mounting surface. The spacers are movable to place a fully loaded fixture in a closed position and to place an empty fixture in an opened position. A second vacuum source directs a vacuum on a laser bar to assist in moving the laser bar into the fixture and onto one of the spacers. A third vacuum source directs a vacuum on the loaded laser bars to maintain their position in the fixture.
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