Substrate rotary loader
US10403533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/67736
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for loading substrates in an inspection station is disclosed herein. In one embodiment a loading module for a substrate inspection station is disclosed herein. The loading module includes two arms, a plurality of substrate grippers, two rotatable support members, a conveyor, and at least one actuator. Each arm has a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is opposite the first end. Each substrate gripper is disposed at a respective end of each arm. Each rotatable support member is coupled to a respective one of the arms. The conveyor is disposed between the rotatable support members. The at least one actuator is configured to rotate the arms about the rotatable support members to selectively position the grippers over the conveyor in a location that allows a substrate held by the gripper to be released onto the conveyor.
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