DocumentCode :
3427305
Title :
Assembling process for microscopic components using magnetic force
Author :
Ota, Hitoshi ; Araki, Takeshi ; Takeda, Munehisa ; Narumiya, Hiromu ; Ohara, Takao
Author_Institution :
Adv. Technol. R&D Center, Mitsubishi Electr. Corp., Hyogo, Japan
fYear :
1997
fDate :
26-30 Jan 1997
Firstpage :
209
Lastpage :
214
Abstract :
Current methods of assembling micromachines, for example handling components using a manipulator, require accurate component positioning. In addition, it is difficult to establish electrical connections between the components with these methods. To solve these problems, this paper investigates a process for assembling microscopic components using magnetic polarity and attraction. The aim is to conduct basic research into the processes of assembling multiple components in a short time. First, the components are positioned tentatively by generating torque in the components due to magnetic polarity. After being positioned accurately by means of the tapers, the components can be connected mechanically and electrically. To study the validity of this concept, an assembly test was conducted. Bonding elements and assembly test equipment were fabricated for this test in order to examine the positioning accuracy achieved when the components were joined
Keywords :
magnetic devices; microassembling; micromechanical devices; permanent magnets; position control; small electric machines; assembling; attraction; bonding; component positioning; electrical connections; handling; magnetic force; magnetic polarity; manipulator; micromachines; microscopic components; positioning accuracy; Actuators; Assembly systems; Bonding; Magnetic force microscopy; Magnetic forces; Magnetic separation; Permanent magnets; Substrates; Testing; Torque;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, 1997. MEMS '97, Proceedings, IEEE., Tenth Annual International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Nagoya
ISSN :
1084-6999
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3744-1
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/MEMSYS.1997.581805
Filename :
581805
Link To Document :
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