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CVD system with substrate carrier and associated mechanisms for moving substrate therethrough

US12163228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2021
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/46
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A substrate carrier and a mechanism for moving the substrate carrier through a chemical vapor deposition system are provided. The substrate carrier includes a cylindrical housing having an interior surface. A plurality of plurality of shelves fixed to the interior surface, each shelf configured to support at least one substrate. The substrate carrier may include a connector configured to engage the substrate carrier with the mechanism. The mechanism may include a moveable arm and a motor configured to actuate the moveable arm. The moveable arm may include an actuating member connected to the motor and configured to move the moveable arm between a retracted state and an extended state. The moveable arm may be configured to operate in a chamber having a first pressure and a first temperature and the motor may be configured to operate in an environment having a second pressure.

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