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Carrier head of polishing apparatus and membrane used therein

US11597055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2019
Grant dateMar 7, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B37/005
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided are a membrane and carrier head using the membrane for polishing apparatus. The membrane comprises a first fixing flap extending inwards from the upper part of a side portion, a second fixing flap extending upwards from the upper part of the side portion, wherein the second fixing flap has a first inclined part, a second inclined part and a third extending part of extending upwards whereby a compensation force generated by the inclined parts realize the constant pressing force to the edge of a substrate during a polishing process.

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