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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2005
Michael W Pfeiffer, Savage, MN (US);
Eric D. Johnson, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Michael W Pfeiffer, Savage, MN (US);
Eric D. Johnson, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Seagate Technology LLC, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Abstract
This document describes an apparatus and system for conveying components. The apparatus and system include several parts. The apparatus and system include a base that supports a rail. The apparatus and system also includes a pallet assembly that is capable of moving along the rail. The pallet assembly includes first and second surfaces that are separated by a thickness dimension. The apparatus and system also includes a positioning mechanism that is connected to the base. The positioning mechanism includes a drive roller that rotates about a first axis and engages the first surface of the pallet assembly. The positioning mechanism also includes an idler roller that rotates about a second axis, which is generally parallel to the first axis. The idler roller engages the second surface of the pallet assembly. Such an apparatus and system for conveying components may provide for high-acceleration, high-velocity transport of work pieces and may eliminate the need to lift and orient work pieces before performing various operations.