Clamp actuation mechanism
US6783052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/30107
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus and method for clamping an object. The apparatus comprises a clamping mechanism and an actuation system to actuate clamping and de-clamping of the clamping mechanism, wherein the actuation system comprises two actuator devices which are operatively coupled whereby to provide an actuation force to the clamping mechanism. Preferably, the actuator devices comprises a variable reluctance actuator and a linear induction actuator coupled together and adapted to cooperate to provide the actuation force to the clamping mechanism.
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