Patent ID: 7305757

Claim:
A die ejector system for removing a die from an adhesive surface, comprising: an ejector tool that is operative to move relative to a position at which a die on an adhesive surface is located, whereby to push the die; a shaft for holding the ejector tool; a linear motor comprising a forcer and a stator, wherein the forcer is coupled to the shaft and is movable relative to the stator and wherein the linear motor includes two opposite ends, a first end being below the forcer and the stator and a second end being above the forcer and the stator; a flexure bearing coupled to the shaft for guiding movement of the ejector tool relative to the position at which the die is located the flexure bearing being positioned at the first end of the linear motor; a second flexure bearing coupled to the shaft, the second flexure bearing being positioned at the second end of the linear motor; and a die pick-up device for removal of a die from the adhesive surface at the die position which has been pushed by the ejector tool.