Abstract: A stabilization device for a hand-held image capture system has (a) a controller for determining the alignment difference between an actual alignment of the image capture system and a target alignment of the image capture system, and (b) a compensation device for compensating the effect of the determined alignment difference on a projected image section. A communication device, in particular an optical display, is provided for communicating the alignment difference concerning pre-definable alignment difference values or ranges of values, such that a user is able, by adjusting the orientation of the image capture system, to steer the alignment difference to a pre-determined or arbitrary value or into a pre-determined range of values. Functions for influencing the target image alignment or for other control purposes may be assigned to a pre-determined range of values.

Abstract: A stabilization device for a hand-held image capture system has (a) a controller for determining the alignment difference between an actual alignment of the image capture system and a target alignment of the image capture system, and (b) a compensation device for compensating the effect of the determined alignment difference on a projected image section. A communication device, in particular an optical display, is provided for communicating the alignment difference concerning pre-definable alignment difference values or ranges of values, such that a user is able, by adjusting the orientation of the image capture system, to steer the alignment difference to a pre-determined or arbitrary value or into a pre-determined range of values. Functions for influencing the target image alignment or for other control purposes may be assigned to a pre-determined range of values.

Abstract: A projection head for a light point on an assembly surface of an assembly table for indicating the outfitting location comprises a carrier part, an approximately punctiform light source, a holder for the point light source, which holder is arranged at the carrier part, as well as imaging optics which are arranged at the carrier part and comprise at least one optical element, which is arranged at the carrier part so as to be movable, for shifting the light point, as desired, on the assembly surface.

Abstract: In a feed mechanism for parts comprising a plurality of oblong pallets (30) provided with vessels (32) for receiving parts, a guide system conducting along a looped path (36) according to FIG.

Abstract: An insertion machine for integrated circuits includes a number of upwardly extending bars arranged in side-by-side relation on a carrier plate with a driving mechanism moving the carrier plate relative to an output device. Each bar has a displaceable lock at the bottom end for holding the bottom integrated circuit within the bar until it is to be moved into the output device. The carrier plate can be a hollow cylinder or a flat plate. The bars are removably mounted on the carrier plate by locking elements engageable with complementary locking elements in the carrier plate.

Abstract: The mounting locations for separable components on a printed circuit board are indicated by a projected luminous spot which is moved sequentially and repeatedly between the several mounting spots for each component. The direction of movement of the luminous dot is changed in each mounting spot. The spot travels over the board in response to an element of the optical system in the projector being moved in a plane parallel to the board surface under control of a programmed unit.

Abstract: The mounting locations for .[.separable.]. insertion of components on a printed circuit board are indicated by a projected luminous .[.spot which is moved sequentially and repeatedly between the several mounting spots for each component. The direction of movement of the luminous dot is changed in each mounting spot..]. dot which moves from one mounting spot to the next to indicate the array of mounting spots forming the mounting location. The movement is cyclically repeated in the same sequence to indicate to the installer the mounting location. Thereafter the luminous dot is moved to the next mounting location and the same cyclical and sequential scanning is repeated. The spot travels over the board in response to an element of the optical system in the projector being moved in a plane parallel to the board surface under control of a programmed unit.