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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 1990
Filed:
Nov. 02, 1988
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An alignment apparatus is interposed between a machine body and a terminal body attached to the machine body and performs alignment therebetween to have a predetermined compliance. The apparatus includes a mounting body connected to the machine body, with the mounting body and the terminal body having opposing surfaces, a first shaft member engaged with an engaging portion formed on the opposing surface of the mounting body, and a second shaft member engaged with an engaging portion formed on the opposing surface of the terminal body. The second shaft member is located on an identical axis to the first shaft member. A plurality of pin members are disposed around the first and second shaft members to surround them, and biasing members apply a tightening force to the plurality of pin members.