Apparatus, system and method for providing a vacuum ejector for an end effector
US10099387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/0683
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, system and method for providing a vacuum ejector for an end effector. Embodiments may include at least an end effector and a vacuum chamber for gripping an element during semiconductor processing. The end effector may include at least two clamp arms for placing a gripped element; a vacuum cup having a mouth capable of sealing to the gripped element to provide a vacuum chamber to the gripped element; a vacuum ejector pin extending into the vacuum chamber and including a plurality of ports substantially at a tip thereof proximate to the gripped element, wherein the vacuum is applied by the plurality of ports; and an ejector pin actuator that is capable of moving the vacuum ejector pin toward the gripped element through the vacuum chamber in the y-axis until the sealing of the mouth is broken and the gripped element is ejected.
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