Angle-controlled assembly of inclination sensors

For the assembly of an inclination sensor, which uses a sensor principle based on micro electrical mechanical system (MEMS) elements, an active assembly strategy was developed. Its aim is the precise orientation of the MEMS relatively to gravity direction, so that no further calibration of the sensor has to be done. Main features are the continuous control of angle signal from the incomplete sensor and a new gripper with tilt function and force limiting kinematics. The assembly strategy as well as the gripper design are described in this paper.