Patent ID: 6659002
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: B41F,H05K

Abstract:
A screening apparatus comprising:a paste dispensing apparatus for dispensing a paste onto a workpiece; a squeegee assembly having a squeegee blade in close proximity to, and separated from, the paste dispensing apparatus for squeegeeing the paste over the workpiece; and a means for translating the paste dispensing apparatus and squeegee assembly in unison with the squeegee assembly trailing behind the paste dispensing apparatus; wherein, in operation, the paste dispensing apparatus and squeegee assembly are placed adjacent to a workpiece and the paste dispensing apparatus and squeegee assembly are translated by the translating means in unison such that the paste is dispensed by the paste dispensing apparatus and then squeegeed by the trailing squeegee assembly, the squeegee assembly being in contact with the workpiece at the same time as the paste is being dispensed.