Electrothermal manipulator
US12280492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00969
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided herein are manipulators for handling fragile layers and related methods of handling using the manipulators. The manipulators comprise a contact surface with thermally responsive recess features and a microelectric heater in thermal contact with the contact surface. In this manner, the manipulator is an electrothermal manipulator, with changes in temperature providing a contact force to pick-up a transferable layer material and a release force to facilitate release of the transferable from the manipulator.
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