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Leveling sensor, load port including the same, and method of leveling a load port

US10533852B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2019
Grant dateJan 14, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C2009/066
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A leveling sensor, a load port including a leveling sensor, and a method of leveling a load port using a load port are disclosed. In an embodiment, a sensor includes an accelerometer configured to detect leveling and vibration of a load port and produce a plurality of data; a plurality of indicator lights configured to display a level measurement and a level direction based on the leveling of the load port; a processor configured to process the data produced by the accelerometer; and a wired connection configured to connect the processor to an external device.

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