Abstract: A method of manufacturing a base includes the following steps. First, a plate is provided. Next, the plate is machined to form a bottom frame. The bottom frame has a bottom portion and a plurality of side walls disposed at the bottom portion. Next, whether the bottom frame is designed for being assembled to a first display panel or a second display panel is determined. The size of the first display panel is different from that of the second display panel. Next, if the bottom frame is designed for being assembled to the first display panel, a pad is formed on the bottom portion of the bottom frame such that a first base is formed. Next, if the bottom frame is designed for being assembled to the second display panel, the bottom portion is punched to form a plurality of barricades such that a second base is formed.

Abstract: A glass substrate carrier assembly has a shelf and multiple pickup caps. The shelf is connected electrically to ground and has a bar, two stands and two brackets. The bar has two ends. The stands are mounted respectively on and extend down from the ends of the bar, are connected electrically to ground and are electrically conductive. The brackets are electrically conductive, are mounted respectively on and extend perpendicularly inward from the stands below the bar and face each other, and each bracket is T-shaped and has a distal edge and multiple tabs. The tabs are electrically conductive and are mounted on and extend perpendicularly from the distal edge of the bracket. The pickup caps are electrically conductive and are mounted on the tabs. Static electricity will pass through the pickup cap, the tab, the bracket and the stands to ground so static electricity will be removed from the shelf.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) holder having a pair of spaced apart frames with captivating mechanisms for supporting one or more PCBs independent of the number and geometry of the PCBs. Each frame is defined by a ridge member surrounding the periphery of the frame and the ridge member has at least one captivating mechanism to engage a portion of at least one PCB. One frame holds one end of a PCB and the other frame holds the opposite end of the PCB.

Abstract: An adjustable tray for a semiconductor device, and method of using the tray for handling the device, are provided. Each tray comprises a front frame segment and a back frame segment opposing the front frame segment, and a pair of opposing side frame segments secured to the front and back frame segments to form right angles, each side frame segment containing a longitudinal channel. Each tray further includes a fixed locator segment and an adjustable locator segment, each having a plurality of slots for receiving semiconductor devices therein. The distal ends of the locator segments are secured to the pair of opposing side frame segments at right angles. The adjustable locator segment can be manipulated such that the fixed and adjustable locator segments are spaced apart a distance commensurate with the width of the semiconductor device. The device is friction fit into a slot such that the device is only contacted at keep-out areas on the device.

Abstract: A disk cage assembly into which multiple disk drives may be removably inserted is formed from two separate frames which are identical in shape and design and include complimentary mating features enabling the frames to be joined to form a symmetrical four-sided structure. The frames are symmetrical about a midpoint and are easily manufactured since all interior surfaces are accessible during the manufacturing process. A surface of the frames defines a plurality of channels into which modular disk drives may be inserted. In one embodiment, the frames are designed to accommodate a mid-panel which is securable within the structure and can be used to increase the number modular disk drives which can be disposed therein. The assembly may be formed from a number of different materials, including structural foam which can be used to help absorb vibrations among the disk drives within the assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a cassette case for holding a plurality of substrates therein, including a cassette case for holding a plurality of substrates therein, including (a) a three-dimensional, hollow frame, and (b) a pair of substrate support members spaced away from each other and carried at the frame with at least one substrate being supported therebetween in the frame. The substrate support members are fixedly carried at the frame at one of longitudinal ends thereof, and at the other of the longitudinal ends thereof so that so that the members are able to expand or contract in a length-wise direction thereof. The above mentioned cassette case ensures that even if the substrate support members thermally expand when the cassette case is thermally treated, there is nothing which obstructs thermal expansion of the substrate support members. Thus, it is possible to eliminate deformation of the substrate support members caused by obstruction to thermal expansion of the substrate support members.

Abstract: There is provided a cassette case for holding a plurality of substrates therein, including a cassette case for holding a plurality of substrates therein, including (a) a three-dimensional, hollow frame, and (b) a pair of substrate support members spaced away from each other and carried at the frame with at least one substrate being supported therebetween in the frame. The substrate support members are fixedly carried at the frame at one of longitudinal ends thereof, and at the other of the longitudinal ends thereof so that so that the members are able to expand or contract in a length-wise direction thereof. The above mentioned cassette case ensures that even if the substrate support members thermally expand when the cassette case is thermally treated, there is nothing which obstructs thermal expansion of the substrate support members. Thus, it is possible to eliminate deformation of the substrate support members caused by obstruction to thermal expansion of the substrate support members.

Abstract: An adjustable circuit card storage device including a first and second support member which are substantially parallel and opposingly spaced from one another and defining a space for accommodating a plurality of circuit cards substantially normally there between. A pair of spaced adjustment plates extending between and adjustably connecting the first and second support members together to permit the spacing therebetween to be adjusted. A first adjustment assembly including a first part rotatably secured to one of the first and second support members and a second part formed in one of the pair of adjustment plates. The first part being operatively engaged with the second part such that rotation of the first part adjusts the spacing between the first support member and the second support member.

Abstract: An apparatus to extend printed circuit board length allows for secure mounting of the printed circuit boards. More particularly, the extender bracket apparatus (30) is for stabilizing small or short, commercial off the shelf (COTS) circuit boards (20) for personal computers (PC). The apparatus will aid in operation of small circuit boards for rugged applications such as high vibration conditions in vehicles. The extender bracket apparatus (30) is first fastened to an adjustable clamp (60), which is then fastened to a COTS circuit board. The adjustable clamp has holes that facilitate attaching to slots in the extender bracket apparatus. The clamp and extender board may have a dielectric surface to prevent electrical conduction. The dielectric can be an adhesive to hold the printed circuit board. The apparatus can then be fastened to a computer chassis (40) for rigidly mounting the circuit board.