Sealed substrate carriers and systems and methods for transporting substrates
    72.
    发明授权
    Sealed substrate carriers and systems and methods for transporting substrates 有权
    密封衬底载体以及用于运输衬底的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08870512B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-28

    申请号:US12257376

    申请日:2008-10-23

    Abstract: An electronic device manufacturing system is disclosed. The system includes a processing tool having one or more processing chambers each adapted to perform an electronic device manufacturing process on one or more substrates; a substrate carrier adapted to couple to the system and carry one or more substrates; and a component adapted to create a sealed environment relative to at least a portion of the substrate carrier and to substantially equalize the sealed environment with an environment within the substrate carrier. Methods of the invention are described as are numerous other aspects.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种电子设备制造系统。 该系统包括具有一个或多个处理室的处理工具,每个处理室适于在一个或多个基板上执行电子设备制造过程; 衬底载体,其适于耦合到所述系统并携带一个或多个衬底; 以及适于相对于所述衬底载体的至少一部分产生密封环境并且基本上使所述密封环境与所述衬底载体内的环境相等的部件。 本发明的方法被描述为许多其它方面。

    HOIST APPARATUS AND HOIST SYSTEM THEREOF
    74.
    发明申请
    HOIST APPARATUS AND HOIST SYSTEM THEREOF 审中-公开
    HOIST装置及其系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130220959A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-29

    申请号:US13731517

    申请日:2012-12-31

    Abstract: A hoist apparatus including a traveling unit that travels from one place to another, an elevating unit installed in the traveling unit to be lifted up and lowered down from the traveling unit, a grip device which is installed in the elevating unit and selectively grips a stumbling projection formed at one side of an accommodating container accommodating an object, and a separation preventing apparatus which is connected to the elevating unit and selectively closes an open inlet of the accommodating container so that the object accommodated in the accommodating container is not separated from the accommodating container.

    Abstract translation: 一种提升装置,包括从一个地方行进到另一个地方的行进单元,安装在行进单元中的升降单元,以便从行进单元升起和降下;一个夹紧装置,安装在提升单元中,并选择性地夹住绊脚石 形成在容纳物体的容纳容器的一侧的突起,以及分离防止装置,其与升降单元连接并选择性地封闭容纳容器的开放入口,使得容纳在容纳容器中的物体不与容纳物分离 容器。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LARGE DIAMETER WAFER HANDLING
    75.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LARGE DIAMETER WAFER HANDLING 审中-公开
    用于大直径波浪处理的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110005967A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-13

    申请号:US12812729

    申请日:2009-01-13

    Abstract: A front opening semiconductor wafer container for large diameter wafers includes a container portion and a door. The container portion includes a left closed side, a right closed side, a closed back, an open front, and an open interior including a plurality of slots for receiving and containing the wafers. The door is attachable to the container portion to close the open front and selectively latchable to the container portion. The container portion includes a means for accommodating large diameter wafers, particularly 450 mm wafers. Optimized sag control is provided as well as enhanced structural rigidity, and wafer seating features.

    Abstract translation: 用于大直径晶片的前开口半导体晶片容器包括容器部分和门。 容器部分包括左封闭侧,右封闭侧,闭合背部,开放前部和包括用于接收和容纳晶片的多个狭槽的开放内部。 门可附接到容器部分以封闭敞开的前部,并可选择性地闩锁到容器部分。 容器部分包括用于容纳大直径晶片的装置,特别是450mm的晶片。 提供优化的下垂控制以及增强的结构刚度和晶片座位功能。

    Belt conveyor transporting containers used in semiconductor fabrication
    76.
    发明授权
    Belt conveyor transporting containers used in semiconductor fabrication 有权
    输送带运输用于半导体制造的容器

    公开(公告)号:US07784606B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-31

    申请号:US12331395

    申请日:2008-12-09

    Abstract: A conveyor and conveyor system is defined for moving a container used to hold semiconductor wafers. The conveyor includes a first belt having a first support surface for movably supporting the container and a second belt having a second support surface for movably supporting the container. The first belt and the second belt each have a raised guide. The conveyor further includes a drive assembly for moving at least the first belt and causing the container to move over the first and second belts when placed on the first and second support surfaces. Methods for making the conveyor and operating the conveyor are also defined herein.

    Abstract translation: 输送机和输送机系统被定义为用于移动用于保持半导体晶片的容器。 所述输送机包括具有用于可移动地支撑所述容器的第一支撑表面的第一带和具有用于可移动地支撑所述容器的第二支撑表面的第二带。 第一带和第二带每个都具有升高的引导件。 输送机还包括用于移动至少第一带的驱动组件,并且当放置在第一和第二支撑表面上时使容器移动到第一和第二带上。 制造输送机和操作输送机的方法也在本文中定义。

    Container and method of transporting substrate using the same
    77.
    发明授权
    Container and method of transporting substrate using the same 失效
    使用其的运输衬底的容器和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07659966B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-09

    申请号:US11366580

    申请日:2006-03-03

    Applicant: Ken Matsumoto

    Inventor: Ken Matsumoto

    Abstract: An exposure apparatus for performing exposure of a substrate to light via a reticle. The apparatus includes a first stage configured to hold a chuck. The chuck has a support base with an electrode, and forms a container, for one of the substrate and the reticle, together with a cover. The container electrostatically chucks the one on the support base by the electrode. A transporter transports the container in which the one is contained, and loads the chuck, which chucks the one, on the first stage without the cover. A second stage holds the other of the substrate and the reticle. The apparatus obtains a first positional shift amount between the chuck and the one chucked on the chuck before the transportation by the transporter, to measure a second positional shift amount between a reference mark on the chuck held by the first stage and a reference mark on the second stage, and corrects positions of the first and second stages based on the first and second positional shift amounts, to perform the exposure.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于通过掩模版进行基板曝光的曝光装置。 该装置包括构造成保持卡盘的第一级。 卡盘具有带电极的支撑基座,并与盖子一起形成用于基板和掩模版之一的容器。 容器通过电极静电将卡在支撑基座上。 运输机运送容纳在其中的容器,并且在没有盖子的情况下将夹住该卡盘的卡盘装载在第一台上。 第二阶段保持基板和掩模版中的另一个。 该装置在运送器运送之前获得卡盘与夹在卡盘上的卡盘之间的第一位置偏移量,以测量由第一级保持的卡盘上的基准标记与第一级保持的基准标记之间的第二位置偏移量 并且基于第一和第二位置偏移量来校正第一和第二阶段的位置,以执行曝光。

    APPARATUS FOR CLAMPING A STACK OF TRAYS
    78.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR CLAMPING A STACK OF TRAYS 审中-公开
    用于夹紧托盘的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080038097A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-14

    申请号:US11776953

    申请日:2007-07-12

    CPC classification number: H01L21/67763 B65B13/02 H01L21/67333

    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for clamping a stack of trays that allows automation and prevents distribution of particles or foreign materials during a semiconductor fabrication process. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame body surrounding the stack of trays, a plurality of belt drums, and a hook. Each belt drum is attached to one side of the frame body has a belt and spiral spring. The belt is structured to securely surround the stack of trays using the elastic tension of the spiral spring member mounted in the belt drum. The hook is structured to be rotatably connected to the frame body and slid under a bottom surface of the stack of trays to secure the stack of trays.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于夹紧托盘堆叠的装置,其允许在半导体制造过程期间自动化并防止颗粒或异物的分布。 在一个实施例中,该装置包括围绕托盘堆叠的框架体,多个带鼓和钩。 每个皮带鼓连接到框体的一侧,带有一个皮带和螺旋弹簧。 带被构造成使用安装在带鼓中的螺旋弹簧构件的弹性张力可靠地围绕托盘堆叠。 钩被构造成可旋转地连接到框架主体并在托盘堆叠的底表面下滑动以固定托盘堆叠。

    Container and method of transporting substrate using the same
    79.
    发明申请
    Container and method of transporting substrate using the same 失效
    使用其的运输衬底的容器和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070002516A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-04

    申请号:US11366580

    申请日:2006-03-03

    Applicant: Ken Matsumoto

    Inventor: Ken Matsumoto

    Abstract: A substrate such as a mask or wafer is transported while it is protected from a particle. Use of the substrate after transportation is facilitated. A container (300) includes a chuck (310) which chucks and holds a substrate (71) such as a mask or wafer, and a cover (320) which forms a storage space (108) together with the chuck (310). The substrate (71) is transported as it is held in the storage space (108) with the cover (320) being mounted on the chuck (310).

    Abstract translation: 诸如掩模或晶片的衬底在受到颗粒保护的同时被传送。 便于运输后使用基材。 容器(300)包括夹持和保持诸如掩模或晶片的基板(71)的卡盘(310)和与卡盘(310)一起形成存储空间(108)的盖子(320)。 当基板(71)被保持在存储空间(108)中时,其中盖(320)安装在卡盘(310)上。

    PURGE SYSTEM FOR A PRODUCT CONTAINER AND TABLE FOR USE IN THE PURGE SYSTEM
    80.
    发明申请
    PURGE SYSTEM FOR A PRODUCT CONTAINER AND TABLE FOR USE IN THE PURGE SYSTEM 审中-公开
    用于产品容器的灌装系统和在灌溉系统中使用的表格

    公开(公告)号:US20060288664A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-28

    申请号:US11424752

    申请日:2006-06-16

    CPC classification number: H01L21/67393 H01L21/67763 H01L21/67775

    Abstract: For the purpose of preventing a pressure difference from occurring between an interior of an FOUP and an exterior at the time of purging the interior of the FOUP, a communication path that communicates with the exterior of the FOUP and the interior of an outlet path is provided with respect to the outlet path that extends from a table side outlet port which is disposed on a table on which the FOUP is placed, and an external atmosphere is introduced to the outlet path through the communication path when a pressure difference starts occurring between the interior and the exterior of the FOUP.

    Abstract translation: 为了防止在吹扫FOUP的内部时在FOUP的内部和外部之间发生压力差,提供了与FOUP的外部和出口路径的内部连通的连通路径 相对于从设置在其上放置有FOUP的工作台上的台面出口延伸的出口路径,并且当在内部之间开始发生压力差时,通过连通路径将外部气体引入到出口路径 和FOUP的外观。

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