Abstract: A tool for inserting and extracting pins into and from slots in a planar surface, such as deck pins in a robotic sample pipette (RSP) instruments. The tool (5) uses common or separate channels on the same or separate tools to slide over the deck pins (1), thereby compressing the flexible legs (2) of the deck pins (1) together. An upward movement on the handle (7) of the tool enables the deck pins (1) to be extracted. The insertion channel (22) contains a roof portion (16) for pressing downward on the deck pins (1).

Abstract: A chain tool used to disassemble or assemble a chain includes a set of spacers allowing micro adjustability to facilitate first and second anvil surface contact with chain plates when chain connection pins are being displaced or replaced to disassemble or reassemble a chain.

Abstract: A peeling apparatus including a holding table adapted to carry an optical disc composed of upper and lower disc-shaped substrates laminated to each other, a boss disposed centrally of the holding table which allows gas to blow between the disc-shaped substrates, and a suction means peripherally of the holding table to suck pulverized adhesive dust exhausted from the disc-shaped substrates when the two disc-shaped substrates are peeled from one another. The suction means is provided with a suction groove so formed to correspond to the periphery of the two disc-shaped substrates, and the holding table is provided with sucking and holding means for sucking and holding the two disc-shaped substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool for both removing and tightening screw-on drains that is simple and easy to use, has a simple design and is easy to manufacture. The tool is capable of engaging an inner surface of a drain flange in a manner that is sufficient to transfer enough force to remove screw-on drain flanges and is capable of use with various designs and sizes of screw-on drain flanges. Different size cams and different lever arms used on the cams allow the tool to optimize the radial force to torque ratio for both removal and insertion of screw-on drain flanges. In addition, nubs are used at the bottom of the drain flange to engage arms that typically are used on drain flanges to further add to the resistance that can be provided between the tool and the drain flange and distribute forces in a dynamic, instantaneous and automatic fashion to optimize removal of the drain flange.

Abstract: The method includes the step of positioning the device on a sheath (94) having, for each latching tab (7), a portion adapted to be housed between this tab and a cylindrical wall of the device; the step of making the sheath enter between each tab and the cylindrical wall until means preventing the withdrawal of the tabs are released; and the step of moving the two bodies (2,3) away from each other. The instrument has, in addition to the sheath (94), a guidance slide (77).

Abstract: A process and device for separating two semi-conductor substrate wafers along an interface. The process includes forming a cavity, and initiating separation by applying force to the interface through the cavity. The device utilizes fluid or gas, and pressure chambers, to subject adherent faces of the interface to at least one of chemical or mechanical action.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and useful device for reversibly locking vehicle lug nuts in a stationary position. One of the unique abilities of the present invention is the capacity to lock the lug nuts at roughly the exact degree of tension from the time the apparatus is installed until the apparatus is intentionally removed. A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for locking vehicle lug nuts in a stationary position so as to prevent premature loosening and dislocation during routine vehicle use. The apparatus can withstand extreme differentials in environmental conditions without compromising the degree of tension of the lug nuts. In the furtherance of this and other objectives, the apparatus is preferably designed with a removable cover that can withstand conditions such as wide temperature variances, various forms of moisture, road dirt and salt, metal fatigue and rust, and high heat transference from brakes.

Abstract: A needle removal/destruction apparatus for pulling a metal needle free from a plastic hypodermic syringe, while also deforming the metal needle to prevent reuse thereof. The apparatus includes a container having a rotatable needle removing fixture mounted therein. A metal needle hypodermic syringe is inserted within the rotatable needle removing fixture, which is thereafter rotated to pull the needle free of the needle hub while also permanently deforming the needle to prevent subsequent reuse thereof.

Abstract: A contact pin assembly for a socket for electrical parts comprises a plurality of contact pins provided for a socket body of a socket for electrical parts and a connection member, formed separately, connecting all the contact pins with a predetermined distance between adjacent ones. The predetermined distance is made substantially equal to a distance between adjacent ones of terminals provided for an electrical part which is held in the socket body.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for removing a seal that is fixed in a groove of a component. A highly pressurised jet of liquid is aimed at the seal or between the seal to free it from the groove. The method is particularly suitable for freeing a sealing strip in a rotor or in a housing of a turbine-type machine, and is considerably less time-consuming and expensive than the twisting-off method that has been used up until now.

Abstract: A tool is provided for separating a first circuit board and a second circuit board to prevent the damage thereof. The tool includes a piston assembly and a handle. A first blade and second blade are coupled between the handle and the piston assembly. The first blade and the second blade are normally biased outwardly. The handle has a first position and a second position relative to the piston assembly. In the first position the blades are biased outwardly and in the second position the piston assembly biases the blades inwardly to engage the first circuit board.

Abstract: A method for detaching a suspension assembly adapted to support a head staked to an actuator arm of an actuator block of a disc drive. The method includes the steps of inserting an expandable device having an expandable flanged end, expanding a dimension of the inserted flanged end and moving the device to release the suspension assembly staked to the actuator arm.

Abstract: A tool for extracting a pin from a hole, comprising a shaft having a first and second end; a stop at first said end; removable securing means associated with said second end to secure a selected pin removal means at said second end for engagement with said pin; a handle slideably movable along said shaft to strike said stop and urge said pin out of said hole.

Abstract: A method and apparatus involving releasing the rotor (1) and turning it to and fixing it at top dead center, attaching an extractor head to an exposed end of the hammer axle. A cross-piece (2.1) is applied and a releasable element of a slide (2.4) of a hammer axle puller is pulled, making a releasable connection between cross-piece and rotor attachment elements. The slide is moved to a position in which the puller head is connected to the slide in a shape-locking manner, securing the hammer position, returning the carriage whilst extracting the hammer axle (1.5) to release the hammer. The connection between the head and slide is released, moving the slide until the head and slide re-engage and returning the slide again to extract the hammer axle until the entire hammer and/or protective cap (1.4) and axle if appropriate are extracted. An Independent claim is also included for an arrangement for implementing the method.

Abstract: A shaft extractor for removing a golf club head from a golf club shaft without causing side-loading to occur comprising: a central body piece having two split screw portions threaded in opposite directions, at opposite sides of a split central hex nut section. The threaded screw portions receive a pair of end split hex nuts, each threaded to fit on one of the oppositely-threaded screw sections of the central body, such that when the central nut is rotated with the end nuts held against rotation, the end nuts move outward or inward together. The split in the central body piece of the shaft extractor forms a central cavity for receiving the golf club shaft. An extractor wrench is used to hold the end nuts against rotation.

Abstract: A method of removing a toroidal support from a tyre includes the steps of positioning the toroidal support with the tyre at a station, disengaging a flange and counter-flange of the toroidal support from each other, moving the flange and counter-flange away from a plurality of sectors of the toroidal support, radially translating each sector toward a geometric reference axis of the toroidal support, removing each sector from the tyre, and, for at least one sector, turning the at least one sector about a second axis. When the toroidal support is assembled, the sectors are circumferentially distributed around the geometric reference axis and are operatively connected to each other by mutual engagement of the flange and counter-flange. The second axis is substantially normal to a direction radial to the geometric reference axis and lies in a first plane parallel to and offset from an equatorial plane of the tyre.

Abstract: A ring slicer having an easily removable knife and knife assembly. Within the scope of the invention, there is an apparatus for cutting an article of wood, comprising a ring assembly comprising two end plates and a plurality of knife assemblies. Each knife assembly comprises a knife, a base, and a clamp for clamping the knife to the base. The assemblies are provided for installation between the end plates. According to one aspect of the invention, the bases include one or more first apertures and at least one of the end plates includes a corresponding set of one or more second apertures therethrough for receiving respective dowel pins. The first apertures are adapted to snugly slidingly receive the respective dowel pins. According to another aspect of the invention, for each knife assembly, the clamp includes an upper clamping member that is mounted to the base so that a portion of the upper clamping member is cantilevered from the base.

Abstract: A method to salvage suspensions from defective head gimbal assembly units is presented. Because the performance of a slider becomes more sensitive to signals and the wafer manufacturing process produces a lower yield, a suspension salvage method is developed to recycle a damaged head gimbal assembly in order to minimize material loss. In one embodiment, the salvage method includes separating a gold ball from a bonding pad of the suspension, twisting off the slider attached to the suspension, and dissolving the remaining epoxy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing a cable core from a cable sheath, which cable core comprises an envelope (8), wherein, at an end of the cable (1), a flowable medium (22) is introduced under pressure into the cable tube (9) so as to reduce friction, and a tensile force (F) is exerted on the cable core at an end (5) of the cable (1). To provide a method by which existing cables can be freed from their core in as quick and inexpensive a manner as possible, it is provided for the flowable medium to be introduced precisely targeted into the annular space between the inner side of the cable sheath and the envelope (8) of the cable core.

Abstract: An unheading and containment system for unheading and heading a pressure vessel includes an unheading apparatus for removing a cover from a pressure vessel in an unheading operation and a modular enclosure, mechanism to substantially enclose the cover during the unheading operation. The unheading apparatus includes a cover removably secured to the pressure vessel, a lock plate cooperating with the cover, and a cover moving mechanism capable of moving the cover vertically and laterally.

Abstract: A method of detaching a film of material (2) from the surface (5) of a substrate (1). An outlet (11) of a fluid delivery device (10) is engaged with an aperture (7, 8) in the substrate (1) from the opposite side of the substrate (1) from the surface (5) to which the film (2) is attached. Fluid is passed out of the outlet (11) and through the aperture (7, 8) to generate a detaching force between the film of material (2) and the surface (5) adjacent to the aperture (7, 8).

Abstract: A disassembly tool for disassembling components secured together by a mating taper connection. The disassembly tool of the present invention includes a self-tapping sleeve for securement in the longitudinal bore of the component having the female portion of the locking taper connection. The self-tapping sleeve includes self-tapping external threads for securing the self-tapping sleeve in the longitudinal bore of the component having the female taper. The self-tapping sleeve further includes a longitudinal bore having internal threads mating with external threads of a threaded inner rod. In use, the self-tapping sleeve is engaged in the longitudinal bore of the component having the female taper. The threaded inner rod is thereafter threaded through the threaded longitudinal bore in the self-taping sleeve until the distal end of the threaded rod abuts the end of the component having the male taper and forces separation of the locking taper connection.

Abstract: A tool for removing edge connectors from circuit boards includes an elongated handle having a first end, a first head at the first end of the handle shaped to engage a portion of an edge connector, and a second removable head for attachment to the handle in opposition to the first head, the second head also being shaped to engage a portion of an edge connector.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) from a fixture assembly subsequent to MEA bonding within the fixture assembly involves stabilizing the first fixture of the fixture assembly. The second fixture of the fixture assembly is stabilized. While the second fixture is stabilized, the first fixture is pressurized to cause the first surface of the MEA to separate from the first fixture. While the first fixture is stabilized, the second fixture is pressurized to cause the second surface of the MEA to separate from the second fixture. The second fixture is then moved out of proximity with the first fixture to permit removal of the MEA from the first fixture.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing an optical disc, a transparent disc substrate having two relatively wide-area surfaces thereof on at least one of which an information is recorded and a first reflective film is formed onto a dummy disc having similar relatively wide-area surfaces thereof on at least one which another information is recorded and a second reflective film having a light semi-transmissive characteristic is formed are bonded via an adhesive layer and, thereafter, an external force is applied between the dummy disc and the disc substrate through an integrated center hole penetrated through the dummy disc and the disc substrate at center positions thereof to peel off the dummy disc at a first interface between the dummy disc and the second reflective film thereof.

Abstract: To extract a bushing from a housing, a number of cylindrical engaging elements are inserted in the bore of the bushing. The elements are clipped together by clips and have a lip which bears on the bushing end surface. An extractor head pushes on the elements to force the bushing from the housing.

Abstract: A conductor torquing system is provided for large diameter threaded conductor casing which comprises a lower chain vise or fixed grip head adapted to grip a first joint of conductor casing, a plurality of movable arms operable to apply a retaining force to a second joint of conductor casing to maintain the latter in rotational contact with a spinning means. The spinning means is operable to rotationally make-up the second joint of conductor casing to the first joint of conductor casing to an initial make-up torque valve. The apparatus also includes an upper chain vise or rotary grip head for gripping the second joint of conductor casing and applying a final make-up torque to the threaded connection. The apparatus will allow a conductor connection to be made-up in a safe and efficient manner and generally assist in reaching the final torque stage more rapidly.

Abstract: An arrow extraction device includes a clamp and a lever-actuated push rod. An arrow shaft is held by the clamp while removal force is applied through the lever-actuated push rod, thereby facilitating easy recovery of a whole arrow embedded in a target.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for removing solder adhering to an LSI. In this method, a plate-shaped first member for causing molten solder to adhere thereto is mounted on top of a heater. An LSI is placed on top of the first member with the surface on which solder is attached facing downward. A second member for adding a load to the LSI is placed on top of the LSI. The heater is heated up to heat the first member and the LSI, and to melt the solder. The molten solder is transferred to the first member. A suction mechanism is positioned at a location a predetermined distance away from the top surface of the second member. The second member and the LSI are attracted by the suction mechanism, and the LSI is pulled away from the first member. The solder is thereby removed from the LSI.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device is attached to a support by positioning fasteners into the device at the leading and trailing edges of the device and then positioning the device with respect to the support such that the leading edge fastener(s) slide downward into a slot in a first bracket and the trailing edge fastener slides laterally downward into a slot in a second fastener causing both the first and second fasteners to be captured by lateral slots in the first and second brackets. In the embodiment, the first bracket has an L shaped slot while the slot in the second bracket includes a ramp. After the fasteners are captured by the brackets, the user, in one embodiment, may tighten the fasteners from the outside of a housing in which the support resides by inserting a tightening tool through openings in the housing.

Abstract: A process for demounting a tire P, and a tread-bearing support S internal thereto, from an integral mounting rim J, which comprises first and second rim seats, the two rim seats being inclined towards the outside and extended axially to the outside by projections of low height. The process includes the steps of inserting, into a lubricated gap between the toe of the first bead Bo and the corresponding rim seat, a demounting insert I in the form of a portion of a circular ring of triangular meridian section of small dimensions, and then ejecting the first bead Bo from the rim J before or simultaneously with the ejection of the tire/support assembly.

Abstract: An extraction tip having first and second extraction segments. The first extraction segment is positioned at a distal end of the extraction tip and the second extraction segment is spaced therefrom. The first extraction segment includes an axial slot for transverse insertion of a stem portion of a pin and the second extraction segment is recessed from the first extraction segment to form a stepped surface between the first and second extraction segments. The second extraction segment is non-expandable to hold a head portion of the pin in abutment with the stepped surface so that the stepped surface pushes against the head portion to eject the pin.

Abstract: A clamping fixture for use in the assembly of a gate comprised of a number of plastic members includes a flat stationary clamping surface attached to a stationary frame and a flat moving clamping surface extending parallel to the flat clamping surface and driven toward the flat clamping surface by an actuator, so that the plastic members, assembled in the configuration of the gate, are clamped and held between the clamping surfaces. Preferably, the actuator, which includes one or more pneumatic cylinders, is adjustable along the frame to provide for the assembly of gates having different widths. Preferably, the clamping fixture additionally includes a stationary flat guiding strip extending perpendicularly from an end of the flat stationary clamping surface toward the flat moving clamping surface.

Abstract: A novel apparatus and method to engage a liner in an cylinder of an engine is provided. A wedge and rod are utilized as part of a liner remover assembly to move at least one collet axially to engage the liner. In a preferred embodiment, a novel eyehook is provided at an end of the rod to assist in the pulling of the liner from the cylinder.

Abstract: The invention addresses the problem of demounting a prestressing cable having a sheath, tendon extending in the sheath and tensioned between two anchoring devices, and a hardened material filling the sheath around the tendons. An energy dissipation device is installed between a zone of the structure and an accessible portion of the cable. The energy dissipation device has a first end applied to a bearing zone and a second end. It is suitable for limiting the force to which it is subjected as a function of the speed of relative displacement between its first and second ends. A first member for retaining the cable is arranged adjacent to the aforesaid portion of the cable. This portion is clamped in a second retaining member engaging the sheath and connected to the second end of the energy dissipation device. The cable can then be severed between the first and second retaining members.

Abstract: A clamp for an inline connector having a male and a female component comprises a first sleeve having a peripheral portion defining an opening for receiving and holding the male or female component. A second sleeve is provided adjacent the first sleeve and has an opening therein which is adjacent the opening in the first sleeve. A handle having a first end is pivotally connected to the first sleeve for rotation about the pivotal connection. A bracket is pivotally connected to the second sleeve member at one end thereof and pivotally connected to the handle at another end thereof. Rotation of the handle about its pivotal connection to the first sleeve moves the first sleeve and the second sleeve relative to each other between a first position where the first sleeve and the second sleeve are closer to each other and a second position where the first sleeve and the second sleeve are further apart from each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a wafer ring tape, on which defective chips remain, from a wafer ring after normal chips are detached from the wafer ring tape, is provided. The apparatus comprises a ring table for supporting a tape-adhered wafer ring in which the wafer ring tape is attached to the wafer ring; a detaching head positionable above the ring table and movable for detaching the wafer ring tape from the wafer ring; a blocking pin disposed under the ring table to support the wafer ring tape detached from the wafer ring; and a pair of compressing plates disposed under the ring table to compress the wafer ring tape supported by the blocking pin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting syringes containing radioactive material. The apparatus includes a radiopharmaceutical pig having an inner chamber in which a sharps container can be secured. The sharps container has a housing and an attachable cap. The method includes assembling the radiopharmaceutical pig so that the chamber of the radiopharmaceutical pig contains the syringe in the sharps container housing. The radiopharmaceutical pig is disassembled, where upon the syringe is removed, discharged, and then replaced in the sharps container housing. The cap of the sharps container is affixed to the housing of the sharps container, thus enclosing the contaminated syringe therein. The radiopharmaceutical pig is assembled so that its chamber contains the sharps container and the syringe. The radiopharmaceutical pig is transported to a disposal area, where it is disassembled and the sharps container containing the syringe is placed in a particular disposal container.

Abstract: A method of producing high-frequency modules at a higher efficiency is provided comprising: an electronic components mounting step 62 of fabricating on a master substrate 21 rows of sub substrates 22, each the sub substrate 22 having an identical pattern of circuit developed thereon, and mounting electronic components on the sub substrate 22; a step 64 of, after the step 62, providing slits for electrically isolating signal terminals formed integrally; a laser trimming step 66 of, after the step 64, engaging pins 39 of an inspection tooling in direct contact with the signal terminals to conduct an inspection; and a separating step 72 of, after the step 66, separating the sub substrates 22 from the master substrate 21. Accordingly, the productivity for the high-frequency modules will be improved.

Abstract: A method, product cracker, and nest are used with a derelict product having a shell covering a core. The shell has opposed front and rear faces and a sidewall having at least one pair of diagonally opposed corner-edges extending transversely between the faces, and is separable along the sidewall into a pair of covers. In the method, the front and rear faces of the product are placed in alignment with a first axis and the pair of diagonally opposed corner-edges are placed in alignment with a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The shell is directly supported near one corner-edge of the pair of diagonally opposed corner-edges and is impacted at the other corner-edge with sufficient force to separate the covers. The alignments are maintained during the impacting. The covers and core are collected and the core is sorted out.

Abstract: A clamp for quickly, effectively and safely removing a cathode collar from an HDP deposition chamber for routine maintenance, cleaning or replacement of the collar. The clamp includes a pair of clamp plates which are capable of pivoting movement on respective ends of a connecting rod. A clamp shoe for gripping a corresponding edge of the annular collar is provided on the bottom end of each clamp plate, and a turnbuckle is fitted with a pair of threaded shafts which engage the upper end portions of the respective clamp plates. By rotating the turnbuckle, the threaded shafts are advanced away from each other against the clamp plates, which pivot on the connecting rod and cause the clamp shoes to tightly engage respective edges of the collar. The clamp is grasped to lift the collar from the chamber and replace the collar in the chamber after cleaning or maintenance.

Abstract: An improved puller apparatus for pulling various articles, including automotive pitman arms, includes a puller frame having a base and at least one upstanding arm extending therefrom, the arms having inwardly extending gripping projections for transmitting pulling force to the article being pulled, the base having an aperture extending therethrough for receiving pushing means, which pushing means include an actuation means disposed at a portion of the pushing means proximal to the article being pulled, such that a user may engage the actuation means at a position within the puller frame to axially move the pushing rod against a relatively stationary interiorly disposed object around which the article to be removed is mounted. The pushing force applied against the interiorly disposed object creates a corresponding reaction force in a direction opposite the pushing force, which reaction force is transmitted to the article being removed via the gripping projections on the puller frame.

Abstract: A hand-held tool for opening snap fasteners comprising a wedge-shaped unsnapping element that is compatible with snap fasteners of various sizes. The unsnapping element includes two notched plates each attached at an angle to an arm having a grip at the end opposite the notched plate. The two arms are attached together by a hinge, and a spring located near the hinge provides sufficient force to keep the two notched plates together when the device is in the closed position. The user of the device simply places the unsnapping element between the head and base of a closed snap fastener and squeezes the grips together. The two notched plates separate and the closed snap fastener is opened.

Abstract: A tool is provided for removing a first connector portion from a second connector portion. The first connector portion has a retraction feature thereon. The tool has a piston assembly that has a channel therethrough. A cross-member slidably receives the piston assembly. The cross-member has a slot therein. The cross-member has a post head sized to be received within the retraction feature. The pin is positioned within the channel and is slidably received within the slot.

Abstract: A resin body is moulded around a die located on the front surface of a lead frame, and subsequently masking tape adhered to the rear surface of the lead frame is peeled away. While the tape is peeled away, the front surface of the lead frame is clamped by a surface which contains, or which can be deformed to contain, a recess for receiving the resin body. The peeling is performed by firstly separating an edge portion of the tape from the lead frame by a diagonal motion; and subsequently moving the edge portion across the lead frame so as to peel back the tape until its adhered surface faces away from the lead frame. A retrieval plate is urged against the adhered surface, so that the adhered surface becomes adhered to the retrieval plate. This process is repeated for successive lead frames, so that a stack of masking tape sections is formed on the retrieval plate.

Abstract: A tube remover for extracting a tube from an opening in which the tube is mounted in a wall. The remover includes a nipper roll and an anvil roll, each of which is provided with a plurality of teeth formed in a radially outward facing surface of each respective roll. The teeth, which can be oriented helically in the respective surfaces, mesh and draw the tube into a nip between the two rolls. At least one of the rolls is provided with an anvil block formed in its radially outwardly facing surface. Such an anvil block cooperates with the teeth of the opposite roll to effect distressing of the tube and severing of a segment of the tube from the rest of the tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically handling sample cups closed with a screwable cap is disclosed. The apparatus for automatically opening, closing and transporting sample cups comprises a transportable gripper (11) which includes a rotatable gripper tool (21) adapted to enter and engage with a recess (35, 36) of said cap (34) to form a connection which can be locked by rotating the gripper tool (21) in a first sense with respect to said sample cup (31) and which can be unlocked by rotating the gripper tool (21) with respect to said sample cup (31) in a second sense opposite to the first.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an auxiliary tool for dismantling a guide ring, and an application method of the same. The auxiliary tool of the present invention for dismantling a guide ring is to install a plurality of supporting elements on the top of a guide ring whose structure is the same as that of the guide ring to be dismantled, thereby dismantling the guide ring closely engaged with a top ring module, wherein the top ring module is used in a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) machine for carrying a wafer, and the guide ring to be dismantled is for holding the wafer within the top ring module. The application method of the auxiliary tool for dismantling a guide ring is first to insert the supporting elements of the auxiliary tool of the present invention into the grooves of the top ring modules, and thereafter to tap a combined surface of the guide ring and top ring module in a way like plotting a circle, so as to disengage the guide ring from the top ring module.

Abstract: A method for separating an encoder shaft of an angle encoder from a drive shaft, which are axially aligned with each other along an axial direction and are self-lockingly braced on each other by a press fit along the axial direction and a central fastening screw, which connects the encoder shaft and the drive shaft in the axial direction. A head of the fastening screw rests against an end of a bore of the encoder shaft, which receives a shank of the fastening screw, and a thread of the fastening screw is screwed into an internal screw thread of the drive shaft for bracing the encoder shaft and the drive shaft. The method includes partially turning the fastening screw out of the internal screw thread of the drive shaft and canceling the press fit by generating an axially oriented force acting between the head of the fastening screw and an end of the encoder shaft opposite the press fit.

Abstract: A method of detaching an article (B) from a laminate unit (C), the laminate unit (C) comprising a support plate (A) and, fixed thereto, the article (B), the fixing effected through a pressure sensitive adhesive double coated sheet (1) deformable by heating to thereby exert a peeling effect, which method comprises heating at least one outer part of the laminate unit so that at least part of an outer region of the laminate unit is initially heated up, with other regions heated up later, and detaching the article (B) from the pressure sensitive adhesive double coated sheet (1) in a direction from the outer region toward the other regions. Thus, there are provided a detaching method and a detacher apparatus which enable efficiently detaching an article, such as an extremely thin wafer, having been fixed through a heat shrinkable pressure sensitive adhesive double coated sheet without cracking of the article.