Abstract: A hand-actuated magnetic coupling or closing device, consisting of elements that are integrally connected either to the objects that are to be coupled or applied to the objects. The coupling device comprises the following characteristics: Elements are coupled together by means of a coupling element; the coupling element can be displaced in two degrees of freedom; in the first degree of freedom, the coupling element can be displaced about the play between a coupling position and a decoupling position; in the second degree of freedom, the coupling element can be moved in a sliding manner by means of an input actuation. A magnetic element is arranged and a magnetic system is arranged in the coupling element. In the second degree of freedom and by means of the input actuation, the coupling element is displaced from the coupling position, in which the coupling element is attracted into the decoupling position, in which the coupling element is repelled and displaced about the play in the first degree of freedom.

Abstract: An outer blade cutting wheel comprising an annular thin disc base of cemented carbide and a blade section is manufactured by disposing permanent magnet pieces on the side surfaces and inward of the outer periphery of the base to produce a magnetic field, providing magnetic coated diamond and/or CBN abrasive grains such that the magnetic field may act on the grains, causing the grains to be magnetically attracted to the base outer periphery, and electroplating or electroless plating whereby the abrasive grains are bound to the base outer periphery to form the blade section.

Abstract: When a rare earth magnet block is cut or ground by a cutting or grinding tool, a jig is used for holding the magnet block in place. The jig comprises a base, a pair of metal support members disposed on opposite sides of the base and provided with grooves, and rubber rods received in the support member grooves such that the rubber rod partially protrudes from the groove and abuts on the groove bottom. The magnet block is rested on the base and clamped between the rubber rods. The volume of the groove is larger than the volume of the rubber rod.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus is disclosed including a first handle defining a hole, a magnet affixed to the first handle, and a movable jaw coupled to the first handle and a second handle, the jaw comprising two clamp segments. The apparatus further includes a magnet contacting element disposed on a release lever on the second handle, wherein pressure is applied to release the release lever from contacting the magnet in an open position.

Abstract: The invention is a clamping plate used to stiffen and hold a large, thin workpiece having low inherent stiffness. The clamping plate has a back layer, an intermediate layer and a contact layer. A plurality of grooves, which serve as air channels, is provided in the contact layer and the intermediate layer impart flexibility to the clamping plate. The clamping plate has sufficient flexibility to adapt to the specified contour of the workpiece. The contact layer is placed against the workpiece and vacuum apparatus provides suction through the air channels, which are in flow communication with each other between the two layers, to hold the workpiece against the clamping plate. One or more seals defines a holding area on the contact layer and prevent loss of suction.

Abstract: A one-piece multipole plate for a magnetic clamping apparatus, a process for making such plate and a magnetic apparatus having such plate. The magnetic apparatus has a plurality of pole pieces and the plurality of pole pieces extend from the plate and are formed of one piece with the plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-piece multipole plate for a magnetic clamping apparatus, a process for making such plate and a magnetic apparatus having such plate, wherein the magnetic apparatus has a plurality of pole pieces and said plurality of pole pieces extend from said plate and are formed of one piece with said plate.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for positioning one or more components relative to a work surface are provided. The apparatus can include a frame having a first support member extending therefrom. At least one extendable member can be disposed on the first support member. The extendable member can be adapted to move in a linear direction. At least one magnet can be disposed on the frame. The magnet can include at least one contact side that can be switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state.

Abstract: A magnetic clip assembly for use in the manufacture of an electric generator is provided. In one aspect there is a magnetic clip assembly that includes a base; a receptacle formed on a portion of the base having three side surfaces, a top surface and an opening formed therein with a pinching area to receive and secure an inserted material of varying thickness; a first tab formed on the top surface of the receptacle extending away from the opening; a first magnet coupled to a surface of the first tab; and a second magnet coupled to the first tab at an opposing surface of the tab containing the first magnet.

Abstract: A printed circuit board, a supporting jig, and a positioning method are disclosed, wherein the supporting jig is used for positioning a printed circuit board to facilitate surface mount technology (SMT) procedures. The printed circuit board includes a circuit board locating hole, and a first magnet, wherein the first magnet is accommodated in the circuit board locating hole. The supporting jig has a jig locating hole and a second magnet. The jig locating hole is beneath the circuit board locating hole. The second magnet is accommodated in the jig locating hole so that the printed circuit board can be fixed on the supporting jig by the magnetic attraction between the first magnet and the second magnet.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for transporting substrates through vacuum chambers, especially coating machines with a substrate carrier on or at which the substrates can be arranged, wherein the substrate carrier has at least one guide rail which extends along at least one side of the substrate carrier, and wherein the guide rail is kept spaced apart from the substrate carrier by one or just a few spaced bearings.

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and method for restraining a tool that a base having a plurality of spaced apart body apertures of a size and shape for accommodating at least one surface of a tool, said apertures organized in an array according to an outline of at least one surface of each said tool and one or more spacers positioned between the apertures, wherein at least every other spacer comprises a magnet for holding a tool within the aperture.

Abstract: Embodiments of electrostatic chucks are provided herein. In some embodiments, an electrostatic chuck may include a body having a notched upper peripheral edge, defined by a first surface perpendicular to a body sidewall and a stepped second surface disposed between the first surface and a body upper surface, and a plurality of holes disposed through the body along the first surface; a plurality of fasteners disposed through the plurality of holes to couple the body to a base disposed beneath the body; a dielectric member disposed above the body upper surface to electrostatically retain a substrate; an insulator ring disposed about the body within the notched upper peripheral edge and having a stepped inner sidewall that mates with the stepped second surface to define a non-linear interface therebetween; and an edge ring disposed over the insulator ring, the non-linear interface limiting arcing between the edge ring and the fastener.

Abstract: A device, assembly and method for clamping single fibers that utilizes snubbing surfaces simultaneously with magnetic gripping action are described. The device can be fabricated at miniature sizes with very low mass and volume, which are desirable requirements for testing of small fibers in highly sensitive force-transducing load frames. Advantageously, the combined use of snubbing surfaces and magnetic gripping greatly reduces the probability of slippage or fiber failure at the grip during testing.

Abstract: The clamp-unit is arranged in class-1 double-lever configuration. The levers carry a pair of jaws at one end, and magnets at the other end. The magnets are arranged in repulsive pairs, whereby the magnets urge the jaws together.

Abstract: Accessory (1) for a holding device, such as a vise, a clamp or the like intended for use in conjunction with the temporary attachment of at least one object with the aid of the holding device, in which the accessory (1) includes a body (2) having at least one groove (3) and at least one attachment device (4). The invention is distinguished by the groove (3) having at least one arch-shaped contact surface (5).

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably attaching a pushing tool to one work piece such that a pushing force can be applied to a second work piece and allow alignment of the two work pieces for joining the work pieces together.

Abstract: A lifting clamp for a workpiece such as plate material, comprising a bearing part and a clamping arm which is rotatably connected to the bearing part above said bearing part and at one end is provided with a clamping face for the purpose of clamping a part of the workpiece between the bearing part and the clamping face, and at the other end of the clamping arm is provided with a lifting eye, the bearing part comprising at least one magnet.

Abstract: A processing apparatus for performing a process on an object includes a chamber; a rotary floater for supporting the object on its upper end side; XY rotating attraction bodies provided in the rotary floater at an interval circumferentially; a floating attraction body provided in the rotary floater to extend circumferentially; a floating electromagnet group for floating the rotary floater while adjusting an inclination of the rotary floater by applying a vertically upward acting magnetic attraction to the floating attraction body; an XY rotating electromagnet group for rotating the rotary floater while adjusting a horizontal position of the rotary floater by applying a magnetic attraction force to the XY rotating attraction bodies; a gas supply for supplying a gas into the chamber; a mechanism for performing a process on the object; and an apparatus control unit for controlling an entire operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: Because an electromagnetic chuck supplies current to a specific microcoil among a plurality of microcoils and makes an object exert an electromagnetic force working together with a magnet of the object, the object can be held in a state where the object is set at a desired position (a position that corresponds to the microcoil to which current has been supplied) on a base surface. Further, by gas that blows out from a gas supply passage, a levitation force is given to the object, which can reduce effects of a friction force that acts between the object and an upper surface of the electromagnetic chuck when the position of the object is set.

Abstract: A fixture includes a holding apparatus, a receiving block, and an attachment rod. The holding apparatus defines a through hole. The receiving block is mounted on the holding apparatus. A receiving opening is defined in the receiving block. The receiving opening is aligned with the through hole. An attachment rod includes a body which includes ferromagnetic materials. The body is configured to be received in the through hole.

Abstract: Design and method of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) clamping at the edge by using the friction between clamp and PCB edge is disclosed. Method provides non-screw PCB engaging and disengaging. Applicable for the manual and machine PCB service.

Abstract: A magnetic vise comprises a holder, a movable portion, a rotary bar and a magnetic portion. The magnetic portion is located beneath the holder. The holder has a butting surface extended transversely and a boss opposing the butting surface. The rotary bar is a turnable screw bar running through the boss and has a distal end latched on the movable portion to push and pull the movable portion. The movable portion has a clamping surface facing the butting surface. A working piece can be positioned on the holder and attracted by the magnetic force of the magnetic portion to be tightly attached to the holder. The rotary bar can be turned to drive the movable portion against the holder so that the clamping surface is moved towards the butting surface to clamp the working piece without skewing during the clamping process.

Abstract: Because an electromagnetic chuck supplies current to a specific microcoil among a plurality of microcoils and makes an object exert an electromagnetic force working together with a magnet of the object, the object can be held in a state where the object is set at a desired position (a position that corresponds to the microcoil to which current has been supplied) on a base surface. Further, by gas that blows out from a gas supply passage, a levitation force is given to the object, which can reduce effects of a friction force that acts between the object and an upper surface of the electromagnetic chuck when the position of the object is set.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to methods and machines for producing cut or milled products, such as medical or dental prostheses, from ceramic or metallic blanks. Some embodiments relate to novel assemblies that may be used with a cutting or milling station to hold blanks for producing products such as medical or dental prostheses. Embodiments also relate to shapes and configurations for such blanks.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for orienting a workpiece during processing. A fixture supports the workpiece adjacent a noncontacting biaser. At least one of the fixture and the biaser are selectively movable in a first direction with respect to the other. The biaser directs a first magnetic force capable of moving the workpiece relative to the fixture in a different second direction without physical contact between the biaser and the workpiece during a travel path segment of movement between the fixture and the biaser. The biaser further directs a second magnetic force capable of moving the workpiece relative to the fixture in a third direction. that is different than the second direction, without physical contact between the biaser and the workpiece during a subportion of the travel path segment of movement between the fixture and the biaser.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a clamping device (8) for magnetically holding a workpiece (7) in a precisely fixtured position, which comprises a base (10) having a first side (11) and a second side (12) at the larger opposed surfaces, a workpiece support plate (13) having a first side (14) and a second side (15) at the larger opposed surfaces, a first magnetic circuit (17) contained in said base (10) for creating a magnetic field, the first side (14) of said workpiece support plate (13) being attracted by the second side (12) of said base (10) by means of said magnetic field when said first magnetic circuit (17) is in an activated state, centering and locating means (20) for centering said workpiece support plate (13) in an angular position relative to said base (10).

Abstract: In working equipment comprising a table, a positioning station for fixing a workpiece on the table, and a working station for performing a working process on the workpiece, the table includes a stopper for the workpiece to contact, a pressing member for pressing and thereby bringing the workpiece into contact with the stopper, and a fixing device for fixing the workpiece to the table, and the positioning station includes a pressing actuator for moving the pressing member.

Abstract: Disclosed is technology for holding a substrate and, specifically, an object holding apparatus including a chuck for holding an object, a holding unit for holding the chuck, a generating unit provided in the holding unit, for generating a field related to an attraction force, a member provided in the chuck and attracted by the generating unit in accordance with the field, and a supporting unit for supporting one of the generating unit and the member, for movement at least in a direction nearing the other and in a direction away from the other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a magnetic indexing device that can be connected to a conveyor, the device firmly holding a golf ball in a particular orientation for the purposes of printing of indicia and logo on the ball when device and ball move along the conveyor. The device includes a stationary base portion and a rotating cup portion which are magnetically coupled to each other. Each portion has recesses for housing magnets to create a magnetic field of attraction which firmly locks the two portions together. When rotation of the cup portion to the base portion is required, the rotation is substantially friction-free because of a thrust bearing ring set in the base portion. The cup portion is caused to rotate 45° or 90° upon being biasly urged by station locks located on the conveyor.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for supporting workpieces thereon includes a seat (10), a holding board (20), and a magnetic module connecting the seat to the holding board. The magnetic module (70) includes a first member (40) secured in the seat and a second member (50) secured in the holding board. The first member and the second member cooperate to provide a magnetic force thereby detachably fixing the holding board to the seat.

Abstract: A supporting pin which can cancel thermal expansion of a mounting table (hot plate) includes an upper supporting pin and a lower supporting pin, wherein the upper supporting pin and the lower supporting pin are independent of each other, the upper supporting pin is retained by the penetrating hole of the mounting table, and the lower supporting pin is attached to an elevator mechanism. Since the lower end of the upper supporting pin and the upper end of the lower supporting pin are in contact with each other, the operation of the supporting pin can be normally performed even when thermal expansion of the hot plate occurs.

Abstract: An exemplary clamping apparatus includes a supporting body, a plurality of clamping units installed on the supporting body, a PWM controller, and a detection unit. Each clamping unit includes a magnet, a clamping pin, an electrical coil, and a coil core mechanically engaged with the clamping pin. The magnet is configured for holding the clamping pin at a target position. The PWM controller is configured for supplying a pulse signal to the respective electrical coil of each clamping unit and for thereby creating a magnetic force causing a corresponding coil core and a corresponding clamping pin to, synchronously, move. The detection unit is configured for detecting a back electromotive force representative of the arrival to the target position of a clamping pin and signaling the PWM controller to stop supplying the pulse signal. A clamping process utilizing the clamping apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a noncontact apparatus for performing rotating process to a subject to be processed, without contaminating environment in an airtight container. A spin head (1) is held on a holder (7) in an airtight container, a pinning force is generated between the spin head (1) and a Type-II superconductor (11), and the spin head 1 is floated by lifting the Type-II superconductor (11) by a lifting means (22). Then, rotating force generated by a noncontact rotating power transmitting body (18) arranged in the internal center of the Type-II superconductor (11) is subsequently generated on the side of the spin head (1) and the spin head (1) is rotated in conjunction with a driving motor (19).

Abstract: A magnetic positioning device is disclosed and claimed wherein two magnetic arms are hingeably connected by an axle connector with locking bolt and nut, and an activation hole with pin inserting through the connection disks having arc-shaped toothed-groove made the selection of frequently used angles straight-forward and easy, when the pre-select angles are built to the “indents” in the toothed-groove, so that the enlarged head on the pin can be used to easily engaging to the selected angle, by pushing toward the spring located inside the hole on the disk. An optional switch is provided on the second end of the magnetic arm for easy control of the magnetic power direction.

Abstract: A hand held magnetic test panel holder that will attach metal or paper test panels magnetically, and will magnetically attach to a metal wall or surface. Its main body is formed to provide a handle and an extension to provide space to hold a test panel at a distance to paint a test panel without the paint coming in contact with the user's hand. This hand held magnetic test panel holder holds a metal clip board with its magnet, which in turn will hold a paper test panel. The user will paint the test panel with a paint spraying device with one hand, and hold the hand held magnetic test panel holder with the other hand. When not in use, the device will magnetically attach to a metal wall for storage and when paint is in the drying process.

Abstract: A magnetic fence device is disclosed which comprises a body having a topside, a front side, a rear side, an open left side, an open right side, and a bottom side, the open left side having a slot in the topside and in the bottom side. A cam mechanism is mounted in the open left side and/or open right side and the slots in the topside and the bottom side for moving the cam mechanism from a closed position to an open position. One or more magnets are positioned on the bottom side for attachment to a table of a ferromagnetic material.

Abstract: A fixture is provided for retaining a metal workpiece for contact by finishing media during operation of a media based finishing operation. The fixture comprises a body and a magnet for retaining the workpiece in contact with the body. By use of super-magnetic materials a significant holding force may be achieved.

Abstract: An object holding apparatus for holding an object, a portion of which is supposed to be surface treated, the object holding apparatus including: a body to which the object is fixed; a mask for covering a non-treatment portion of the object; and a magnetic fixing member for bringing the mask into close contact with the object by magnetic force. The body includes an engagement member for engaging with the object, thereby positioning the object.

Abstract: The present invention is a magnetic chuck that is chiefly used for machining tools. The magnetic chuck has a structure in which an accommodation hole (110a) is formed to pass through a chuck main body (110), a first magnetic element (141) is exposed in the direction of the top surface of the chuck main body (110), and an AlNiCo magnet (120) is exposed in the direction of the bottom surface of the chuck main body (110), so that respective objects (200 and 300) to be attached can be attached to two opposite surfaces of the magnetic chuck (100), with the result that the magnetic chuck (100) can be used in various ways. Furthermore, the lateral part (112) of the chuck main body (110) is not unnecessary, so that the weight of the magnetic chuck (100) itself is greatly reduced and thus the product cost is reduced, the thickness of the magnetic chuck (100) is reduced, and convenience of use can be greatly improved.

Abstract: A holder for holding a flexible printed circuit board includes a main body and at least one securing member. The main body includes a hook portion and a holding member, wherein one of the securing member and the holding member comprises at least one magnet, and the other comprises at least one magnetic portion, at least one magnet or combination thereof such that the securing member capable of being magnetically attached to the holding member.

Abstract: A bistable magnetic holding device, which includes: a nonmagnetic support casing in the form of a channel with a rectangular cross-section; a magnetic core including a base and three legs set perpendicularly to the base, the two outer legs and the base forming a “U”; a permanent magnet in the form of a bar inserted between the base and the middle leg; a coil surrounding the middle leg; a flat movable part; and a return motion and guidance means built into the inside walls of the support so as to allow return motion, toward the upper part of the support casing, of the magnetic core.

Abstract: A magnetic clip assembly for use in the manufacture of an electric generator is provided. In one aspect there is a magnetic clip assembly that includes a base; a receptacle formed on a portion of the base having three side surfaces, a top surface and an opening formed therein with a pinching area to receive and secure an inserted material of varying thickness; a first tab formed on the top surface of the receptacle extending away from the opening; a first magnet coupled to a surface of the first tab; and a second magnet coupled to the first tab at an opposing surface of the tab containing the first magnet.

Abstract: A rigid holder is provided for supporting a flexible article. The rigid holder may include a first frame member and a second frame member which are held together through magnets.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming an article from a blank of sheet metal including electromagnet field producing means disposed adjacent a die cavity for selectively energizing the field producing means for restraining movement of the blank during the forming thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a housing, a core located in the housing, a coil unit associated with the core and located in the housing, and a backing plate made of a high-permeability material. The apparatus may be used for generating high clamping forces between materials that are interposed between the core and the backing plate such that manufacturing operations can be carried out. The core has a cross section with an elongate shape. The coil unit is configured to generate magnetic fields and has the elongate shape.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for centering accurately and speedy a workpiece on a magnet chuck mounted on a work spindle. A pair of action pads spaced away from one another comes into engagement with the workpiece attracted to the work spindle, thereby performing the centering operation. The action pads are mounted on a support plate that can freely turn on a fulcrum. As the fulcrum makes head towards a rotational center of the magnet chuck, the action pads comes into abutment in a rocking manner against the workpiece that is held at off-center relation in the chuck, thereby compensating the off-center relation to keep a center of the workpiece in alignment with the rotational center of the chuck.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus is disclosed including a first handle defining a hole, a magnet affixed to the first handle, and a movable jaw coupled to the first handle and a second handle, the jaw comprising two clamp segments. The apparatus further includes a magnet contacting element disposed on a release lever on the second handle, wherein pressure is applied to release the release lever from contacting the magnet in an open position.

Abstract: A magnetic clamp (10) for use in clamping metal formwork in precast concrete manufacture includes a housing (12). A magnet (14) is displaceably arranged within the housing (12). A displacement mechanism (18) is displaceably arranged on the housing (12) to displace the magnet (14) relative to the housing (12). A force amplification mechanism (24) is connected to the magnet (14) and at least a portion of the force amplification mechanism (24) is interposed between the displacement mechanism (18) and the magnet (14).

Abstract: An Electro Permanent Magnetic work holding apparatus with two working faces generating dual side magnetic flux with an innovative arrangement of permanent magnets for anchoring of ferromagnetic materials comprises of coils or electrical winding(s) (3), reversible magnet(s) (5) and non reversible magnet(s) (6) which are suitably selected and deployed between the two working faces (1 and 9) for magnetization and demagnetization of the said dual working faces.