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Gas cylinder automation system

US12297959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2022
Grant dateMay 13, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2270/0518
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gas cylinder automation system may include: a transfer path automatically supply gas in a gas cylinder brought into the gas cylinder automation system to a semiconductor process line; and a cylinder-type sensor checking whether the transfer path is abnormal by moving along the transfer path, wherein the cylinder-type sensor includes: a cylinder head including an end cap fastening member and an end cap coupled to the end cap fastening member and having a first detecting sensor disposed on the end cap fastening member to detect one of a force or torque applied to the end cap and a cylinder body connected to the cylinder head and having a second detecting sensor including at least one of an acceleration sensor or an inclination sensor mounted thereon.

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