Apparatus and method for automatic assembly of precision components

摘要

Described herein is apparatus and method for automatically interfitting a part (2) and mount (3) which utilize a housing (12) having a chamber and an inwardly tapered alignment surface (15). A piston (20) reciprocates in the chamber of the housing (12) and has a gripper end (27, 28) that moves out of and into the housing (12), past the alignment surface (15), when alternating spring and air pressure forces act on the piston (20). The movement of the piston (20) accurately positions a gripped part (2), and the housing (12) then reciprocates so that the alignment surfaces (15) accurately position a mount (3). The piston (20) then moves the part (2) to an interfit with the mount (3).