Patent ID: 6189876
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: B25B,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A platform for leveling the upper surface of a printed circuit board placed upon a work table, the platform comprising:(a) a substantially flat plate, the plate having a suction system for planerly securing the printed circuit board thereto, wherein the suction system contains at least one suction device adjustably coupled to the plate so that the postion of the suction device with respect to the plate may be altered; and(b) at least one support having a length between a first end and a second end, the second end of the at least one support attached to the plate, wherein the length of the at least one support is selected such that an angle between the plate and the work table compensates for an angular displacement of the printed circuit board relative to the plate, the at least one support comprising a mounting bracket to adjust the length between the first and second end.