MICRO-NANO TOOLS WITH CHANGEABLE TIPS FOR MICRO-NANO MANIPULATION

摘要

The present invention relates to modular system for micro-nano manipulation of samples. The modular system of the present invention comprises changeable tool tips which may be provided in an array, and a tool body. Each changeable tool tip comprises an end effector connected to a base having mating structures. The tool body includes an arm having slits having dimensions and being disposed on the arm so as to detachably couple with the mating structures of the tool tip. The slits may include an opening with rounded corners for receiving the mating structures, and tapered side walls for frictionally fitting the mating structures. The present invention relates also to a connection system for connecting a micro-dimensional tool body to a changeable micro-dimensional tool tip and to a manipulation tool for use with changeable tool tips of the present invention.

主权项

1. A modular system for micro-nano manipulation of objects, characterized in that said modular system comprises: (a) a changeable tool tip configured for manipulating objects having micro or nanometer sizes, said changeable tool tip comprising (i) an end effector and (ii) a first mating member; and (b) a tool body, said tool body comprising an arm, the arm including a second mating member, the second member having dimensions and being disposed on the arm so as to detachably couple with the first mating member of the tool tip.