Apparatus for and method of handling crystals from crystal-growing furnaces
US4350560A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 1981 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2001 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T117/1072
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for and a method of handling grown crystal ingots from a crystal-growing furnace, which apparatus and method include: lifting and moving an upper crystal chamber with the crystal supported therein to one side of the furnace; and gently lowering the crystal into a lower crystal chamber positioned beneath the upper crystal chamber and on a wheeled vehicle, which permits ease in removal and transport of hot heavy crystals with minimum damage or fracture.
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