Systems and methods for aligning wafers or substrates
    1.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for aligning wafers or substrates 失效
    用于对准晶片或基板的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07642645B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-05

    申请号:US10954201

    申请日:2004-10-01

    IPC分类号: H01L23/34

    CPC分类号: B23Q3/18 Y10T29/49895

    摘要: Systems and methods for aligning substrates that include microstructures. The microstructures may be electronic or micromechanical components. The system includes a first substrate having a first alignment structure and a second substrate having a second alignment structure. The substrates are positioned so that the first alignment structure contacts the second alignment structure without the substrates directly contacting each other, and one of the substrates is adjusted in relation to the other substrate until the first and second alignment structures lock into place. After alignment, the microstructures on the first substrate and the second substrate may establish a connection with or be positioned in near proximity to each other.

    摘要翻译: 用于对准包括微结构的衬底的系统和方法。 微结构可以是电子或微机械部件。 该系统包括具有第一对准结构的第一基板和具有第二对准结构的第二基板。 基板被定位成使得第一对准结构接触第二对准结构,而不使基板彼此直接接触,并且相对于另一个基板调整一个基板,直到第一和第二对准结构锁定就位。 在对准之后,第一基板和第二基板上的微结构可以建立与彼此接近的连接或者彼此靠近。

    Biaxial piezoelectric motor
    2.
    发明授权
    Biaxial piezoelectric motor 有权
    双轴压电电机

    公开(公告)号:US07148605B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-12

    申请号:US10737222

    申请日:2003-12-15

    IPC分类号: H02N2/00

    摘要: A piezoelectric motor that allows movement of an arbitrary object in an arbitrary direction is described. The piezoelectric motor includes at least two piezoelectric drives positioned to direct energy at an angle to each other. A contact element translates the energy from the piezoelectric drives to an object, thereby moving the object in the desired direction.

    摘要翻译: 描述允许任意物体在任意方向移动的压电马达。 压电电动机包括至少两个压电驱动器,定位成将能量彼此成一定角度引导。 接触元件将来自压电驱动器的能量转换为物体,从而沿所需方向移动物体。

    Media path modules
    3.
    发明授权
    Media path modules 有权
    媒体路径模块

    公开(公告)号:US07093831B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-22

    申请号:US10357687

    申请日:2003-02-04

    IPC分类号: B65H29/00 B65H39/10

    摘要: A media transport array for forming sequential media streams feeding a media processing system in which serial flows, parallel flows, or both are desired are structured from standard, batch fabricatable media path modules. Each media path module includes a frame unit, intermodule latching means, media control electronics, and media state sensing electronics. Within each media path module, at least one media transport nip receives media and passes it to an independently actuated media director. Media guides support media as it moves into and out of the media director.

    摘要翻译: 用于形成顺序介质流的介质传送阵列由标准的可批量制造的介质路径模块构成,其中串行流,并联流或两者都需要进行介质处理系统。 每个媒体路径模块包括帧单元,模块间锁存装置,媒体控制电子装置和媒体状态感测电子装置。 在每个介质路径模块内,至少一个介质传送辊隙接收介质并将其传递到独立致动的介质导向器。 媒体指南支持媒体进出媒体导演。

    Passively addressable fluid valves having S-shaped blocking films
    4.
    发明授权
    Passively addressable fluid valves having S-shaped blocking films 失效
    具有S形阻挡膜的被动寻址流体阀

    公开(公告)号:US5897097A

    公开(公告)日:1999-04-27

    申请号:US711299

    申请日:1996-09-06

    摘要: A bistable valve useful for paper handling applications is disclosed. The valve can be batch fabricated in two dimensional valve arrays, with each valve in the array being controlled by passive matrix addressing. Typically, each valve includes a valve housing having an aperture plate defining an aperture therethrough, and an opposing plate positioned in spaced apart relationship to the aperture plate. A flexible film or strip is attached at its first end to the aperture plate and at its second end to the opposing plate. Valve action is provided by use of at least two switching electrodes for moving the flexible film between an aperture blocking position and an aperture open position, with at least one of the switching electrodes positioned adjacent to the aperture plate and at least one of the switching electrodes positioned adjacent to the opposing plate. To reduce unswitched movement when the switching electrode bias is reduced or not present, at least two electrostatic or mechanical catches are used.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于纸张处理应用的双稳态阀。 阀门可以批量制造在二维阀门阵列中,阵列中的每个阀门都被无源矩阵寻址控制。 通常,每个阀包括具有限定穿过其中的孔的孔板的阀壳体和与孔板间隔开的关系。 柔性膜或带在其第一端附接到孔板并且在其第二端附接到相对的板。 通过使用至少两个开关电极来提供阀动作,所述至少两个开关电极用于在孔闭阻位置和孔打开位置之间移动柔性膜,其中至少一个开关电极位于孔板附近,并且至少一个开关电极 定位在相对的板附近。 为了在开关电极偏压减小或不存在时减少非开关动作,使用至少两个静电或机械捕捉。

    System for Direct Application of Dampening Fluid for a Variable Data Lithographic Apparatus
    5.
    发明申请
    System for Direct Application of Dampening Fluid for a Variable Data Lithographic Apparatus 有权
    用于可变数据平版印刷设备的缓冲液的直接应用系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130033688A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-07

    申请号:US13204548

    申请日:2011-08-05

    IPC分类号: G03B27/52

    摘要: A system and corresponding methods are disclosed for applying a dampening fluid to a reimageable surface of an imaging member in a variable data lithography system, without a form roller. In one embodiment, the system includes subsystems for converting a dampening fluid from a liquid phase to a dispersed fluid phase, and for directing flow of a dispersed fluid comprising the dampening fluid in dispersed fluid phase to the reimageable surface. The dampening fluid reverts to the liquid phase directly on the reimageable surface. In another embodiment a continuous ribbon of dampening fluid may be applied directly to the reimageable surface. This embodiment includes a body structure having a port for delivering dampening fluid in a continuous fluid ribbon directly to the reimageable surface, and a mechanism, associated with the body structure, for stripping an entrained air layer over the reimageable surface when the reimageable surface is in motion.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于将润版流体施加到可变数据光刻系统中的成像构件的可再成像表面的系统和相应方法,而没有成形辊。 在一个实施例中,该系统包括用于将润湿流体从液相转化为分散流体相的子系统,并且用于将包含分散流体相的润版液的分散流体的流动引导到可再成像的表面。 阻尼流体直接在可再成像的表面上回流到液相。 在另一个实施例中,连续的润版液体带可以直接施加到可再成像的表面。 该实施例包括具有端口的主体结构,该端口用于将连续流体带中的阻尼流体直接传送到可再成像的表面,以及与主体结构相关联的机构,用于当可再成像的表面处于可再成像的表面时,将夹带的空气层剥离在可再成像的表面上 运动。

    Ultra-heated/slightly heated steam zones for optimal control of water content in steam fuser
    6.
    发明授权
    Ultra-heated/slightly heated steam zones for optimal control of water content in steam fuser 有权
    超热/稍微加热的蒸汽区,以最佳地控制蒸汽定影器中的含水量

    公开(公告)号:US07801475B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-21

    申请号:US11959394

    申请日:2007-12-18

    IPC分类号: G03G15/20

    摘要: A dual-zone steam fuser for a xerographic system includes a ultra-heated first zone maintained at 200-500° C. that quickly heats a paper substrate to an optimal toner fusing temperature (e.g., 120-150° C.), and a second, relatively cool second zone for maintaining the substrate at the optimal temperature during completion of the fusing process. A conveying system conveys the substrate so that it exits the first zone and enters the second zone immediately after the substrate temperature reaches the optimal toner fusing temperature, and is maintained in the second zone for a predetermined fusing operation time period. The gas (e.g., steam) temperatures and timing are selected such that surface condensation is minimized during initial heating, and such that moisture content is normalized at the end of the fusing process.

    摘要翻译: 用于静电复印系统的双区域蒸汽定影器包括保持在200-500℃的超加热第一区域,其快速加热纸基材至最佳调色剂定影温度(例如,120-150℃),并且 第二,相对冷却的第二区域,用于在熔化过程完成期间将衬底保持在最佳温度。 输送系统输送基板使其离开第一区域并在基板温度达到最佳调色剂定影温度之后立即进入第二区域,并且在第二区域中保持预定的定影操作时间段。 选择气体(例如蒸汽)的温度和时间,使得在初始加热期间表面冷凝最小化,并且使得水分含量在熔化过程结束时被归一化。

    Universal variable pitch interface interconnecting fixed pitch sheet processing machines
    7.
    发明申请
    Universal variable pitch interface interconnecting fixed pitch sheet processing machines 失效
    通用可变间距接口互连固定间距片处理机

    公开(公告)号:US20070145676A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-28

    申请号:US11317589

    申请日:2005-12-23

    IPC分类号: B65H5/00

    摘要: In accordance with one aspect of the present exemplary embodiment, a universal interface is provided for operatively connecting and feeding sequential copy sheet output of various selectable first sheet processing machines to various selectable second sheet processing machines spaced apart horizontally or horizontally and vertically from the first sheet processing machines by widely varying ranges of horizontal distances. The universal interface includes a frame and a universal interface module providing a sheet feeding path repositionable relative to the frame therethrough, from one side to the other of the module, for transporting the copy sheet output of the first sheet processing machine to the copy sheet input of the second sheet processing machine. Further, the universal interface module includes an integral horizontally or horizontally and vertically repositionable sheet receiving and sheet discharging sheet path ends opening at opposite sides of the universal interface module. At least one of the sheet receiving path end and the sheet discharging sheet path end are independently positionable relative to the other of the sheet receiving and sheet discharging sheet path ends over a horizontal range. In a further form, the universal interface module is bidirectional for a bidirectional paper path. Interdigitated sheet guides are provided for defining the sheet path in the bidirectional modules.

    摘要翻译: 根据本示例性实施例的一个方面,提供了一种通用接口,用于将各种可选择的第一片材​​处理机的顺序复印纸输出可操作地连接和进给到从第一片材水平或水平和垂直间隔开的各种可选择的第二片材处理机 加工机器的水平距离范围变化范围很广。 通用接口包括框架和通用接口模块,其从模块的一侧向另一个提供相对于框架可重新定位的纸张馈送路径,用于将第一纸张处理机的复印纸输出传送到复印纸输入 的第二片加工机。 此外,通用接口模块包括在通用接口模块的相对侧的一体式水平或水平和垂直可重新定位的片材接收和片材排出片材路径端部开口。 片材接收路径端和片材排出纸张路径端中的至少一个可相对于片材接收和片材排出纸张路径中的另一个独立地定位在水平范围上。 在另一种形式中,通用接口模块对于双向纸路径是双向的。 提供交叉指示纸张导向件用于在双向模块中定义纸张路径。

    Pressure-Controlled Steam Oven For Asymptotic Temperature Control Of Continuous Feed Media
    8.
    发明申请
    Pressure-Controlled Steam Oven For Asymptotic Temperature Control Of Continuous Feed Media 有权
    压力控制蒸汽烤箱用于连续进料介质的渐近温度控制

    公开(公告)号:US20090154969A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-18

    申请号:US11959406

    申请日:2007-12-18

    IPC分类号: G03G15/20

    摘要: A non-atmospheric pressure vapor oven system that utilizes a controllable pressure zone to facilitate fast phase change heat transfer at any desired temperature to heat or cool flat substrates, and to level temperatures across different locations of the substrates. The system enables the use of a heat transfer fluid, such as water, without being limited to a particular temperature, such as the fluid's natural boiling point at atmospheric pressure. The system includes a vapor oven (hermetic enclosure) defining a pressure chamber having sealed entry and exit ports for transferring an object (e.g., a sheet of paper) with added material (e.g., toner) through the pressure chamber, and a pressure regulation apparatus for setting the saturation temperature (boiling point) of heat transfer fluid inside the vapor oven to an optimal heating/cooling temperature by selectively controlling the pressure inside the hermetic enclosure.

    摘要翻译: 非大气压蒸气烘箱系统,其利用可控压力区域来促进在任何期望温度下的快速相变热传递以加热或冷却平坦的基板,以及跨越基板的不同位置的水平温度。 该系统能够使用诸如水的传热流体,而不限于特定温度,例如在大气压下的流体的天然沸点。 该系统包括蒸气烘箱(气密封壳),其限定具有密封入口和出口的压力室,用于通过压力室传送具有添加材料(例如调色剂)的物体(例如,一张纸)和压力调节装置 通过选择性地控制密封外壳内的压力,将蒸气烘箱内的传热流体的饱和温度(沸点)设定为最佳加热/冷却温度。

    ROTATIONAL JAM CLEARANCE APPARATUS
    9.
    发明申请
    ROTATIONAL JAM CLEARANCE APPARATUS 有权
    旋转JAM间隙装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070296143A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-27

    申请号:US11771344

    申请日:2007-06-29

    IPC分类号: B65H39/10

    摘要: A media path jam clearance apparatus installable in a supporting structure includes media drive mechanisms for moving flexible media through media paths and a rotatable, removable jam clearance element. Within the jam clearance element facing surfaces of guide elements define guide surfaces for media paths, with the guide elements having external surfaces capable of supporting the flexible media as it is wrapped around the external surfaces. A pivotal support element supports and enables rotational movement of the jam clearance element within the supporting structure. The jam clearance element may be partially or entirely extracted from the supporting structure.

    摘要翻译: 可安装在支撑结构中的介质路径堵塞间隙装置包括用于通过介质路径移动柔性介质的介质驱动机构和可旋转的可拆卸的堵塞间隙元件。 在导向元件面向表面的卡盘间隙元件内限定用于介质路径的引导表面,其中引导元件具有能够在柔性介质缠绕在外表面周围时支撑柔性介质的外表面。 枢转的支撑元件支撑并且使支撑结构内的阻塞间隙元件能够旋转运动。 阻塞间隙元件可以从支撑结构部分或全部提取。

    Rotational jam clearance apparatus
    10.
    发明授权
    Rotational jam clearance apparatus 有权
    旋转堵塞清除装置

    公开(公告)号:US07185888B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-06

    申请号:US10812376

    申请日:2004-03-29

    IPC分类号: B65H39/10 B65H29/00 B65H5/00

    摘要: A media path jam clearance apparatus installable in a supporting structure includes media drive mechanisms for moving flexible media through media paths and a rotatable, removable jam clearance element. Within the jam clearance element facing surfaces of guide elements define guide surfaces for media paths, with the guide elements having external surfaces capable of supporting the flexible media as it is wrapped around the external surfaces. A pivotal support element supports and enables rotational movement of the jam clearance element within the supporting structure. The jam clearance element may be partially or entirely extracted from the supporting structure.

    摘要翻译: 可安装在支撑结构中的介质路径堵塞间隙装置包括用于通过介质路径移动柔性介质的介质驱动机构和可旋转的可拆卸的堵塞间隙元件。 在导向元件面向表面的卡盘间隙元件内限定用于介质路径的引导表面,其中引导元件具有能够在柔性介质缠绕在外表面周围时支撑柔性介质的外表面。 枢转的支撑元件支撑并且使支撑结构内的阻塞间隙元件能够旋转运动。 阻塞间隙元件可以从支撑结构部分或全部提取。