Apparatus and method for continuous crystal pulling
US11739436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC30B29/06
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is an apparatus and a method for continuous crystal pulling. The apparatus includes: a crucible including a first sub-crucible and a second sub-crucible located at inner side of the first sub-crucible; a draft tube located above the crucible; and a delivery duct supplying materials to the crucible. A ratio of inner diameter of the second sub-crucible to outer diameter of the draft tube is ≥1.05. In a first state, a distance between bottom surface of the draft tube and bottom surface of the crucible is a first distance, in a second state, a distance between bottom surface of the draft tube and bottom surface of the crucible is a second distance. The first distance is greater than the second distance. In the first and second states, a distance between a crystal-liquid interface in the crucible and the bottom surface of the draft tube remains substantially unchanged.
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