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Crystal growth apparatus with movable seed fixture

US12320035B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

EBNER Industrieofenbau GmbH · AT

Inventors

Robert Ebner · Leonding, AT
Chih-Yung Hsiung · Leonding, AT
Ghassan Barbar · Neunkirchen, DE
Kanaparin Ariyawong · Leonding, AT
Bernd Gruhn · Ronnenberg, DE
Tong Li · Pine Brook, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 8, 2021
Grant date	Jun 3, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 23, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC30B29/20
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A crucible device for growing crystals includes a container being arrangeable in a heating chamber of a heating apparatus, and a seed fixture element. The container includes a base section and the seed fixture element includes a seed surface which is configured for attaching a seed crystal. The seed fixture element is moveable coupled to the base section such that the distance between the seed surface and the base section is adjustable.

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