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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 07, 2001
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A positioning apparatus ( ) for a workpiece includes a base ( ) with a shoulder ( ), a positioning block ( ) and a circuit. The positioning block includes an upper block ( ) secured on the shoulder, and a lower block ( ) having a front surface ( ). A lay of insulator ( ) is compressed between the base and the positioning block. The circuit includes a power source ( ) and a relay ( ). The power source provides direct current voltage. The relay comprises a coil ( ) electrically connected between the power source and the positioning block, and a normal-open switch ( ) electrically connected between the power source and a manipulator which acts on the workpiece. When the workpiece contacts the front surface of the positioning block, the coil is electrified and the normal-open switch closes. The interface of the manipulator turns to high level, and the manipulator starts its next programmed motion.