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Vacuum collet with release filament

US6168169A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 22, 1999
Grant dateJan 2, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T279/3481
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vacuum collet includes a filament disposed in the collet for assisting in removal of components from the collet. The filament is movable in a vertical direction within the collet to gently dislodge components lodged on a bottom face of the collet. The filament may be actuated by a solenoid or pneumatic or hydraulic actuator.

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