Aligning a tab circuit on print head intersecting surfaces
AssigneeLexmark International, Inc.
InventorRobert Samples
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for aligning a TAB circuit on first and second intersecting surfaces of a print head. The methods comprise aligning a chip portion of the TAB circuit on the first surface and applying a progressive force along the contact pad portion of the TAB circuit to align the contact pad portion on the second surface of the print head. The apparatus comprise a machine for aligning the chip portion of the TAB circuit on the first surface and roller for applying a progressive force along the contact pad portion of the TAB circuit to align the contact pad portion on the second surface.
Claims23
A method for aligning a TAB circuit on a print head, comprising:
- providing a print head having a first surface and a second surface which intersects the first surface;
- aligning a chip portion of a TAB circuit on the first surface;
- and
- applying a progressive force along a contact pad portion of the TAB circuit to align the contact pad portion on the second surface.
A method for aligning a TAB circuit on a print head, comprising:
- providing a print head having a first surface and a second surface which intersects the first surface;
- aligning a chip portion of a TAB circuit on the first surface;
- and
- applying a progressive force along a contact pad portion of the TAB circuit to align the contact pad portion on the second surface while maintaining the print head in a stationary position.
An apparatus for aligning a TAB circuit on a first and a second intersecting surfaces of a print head, comprising:
- means for aligning a chip portion of a TAB circuit on the first surface;
- and
- means for applying a progressive force along a contact pad portion of the TAB circuit to align the contact pad portion on the second surface.
An apparatus for aligning a TAB circuit on a first and second intersecting surface of a print head, comprising:
- a machine vision apparatus capable of aligning a chip portion of a TAB circuit to the first surface;
- and
- a pressure applicator operative to progressively apply a force along a contact pad portion of the TAB circuit to align the contact pad portion on the second surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.