Affiliation:
1. LouisiBaton Rouge, LAana State University
2. Louisiana State University
Abstract
For connecting polymeric, modular microfluidic devices, precise, passive alignment structures can prevent infinitesimal motions between the devices and minimize misalignment of the devices. The motion and constraint of passive alignment structures were analyzed for the design of assembly features using screw theory. A combination of three v-groove and sphere joints constrained all degrees of freedom of the two mating plates without over-constraint. To validate the designed passive alignment scheme, hot embossing experiments were conducted using a micromilled brass mold insert, containing alignment features. Prototype alignment structures have dimensional variation. The alignment accuracy of the stacked polymeric plates was estimated by the mismatches between alignment marks of two plates. The mismatches ranged from 28 μm to 70 μm.
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