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Telescoping low vibration pulling mechanism for Czochralski crystal growth

US4662860A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1985
Grant dateMay 5, 1987
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1072
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A telescoping low vibration pulling mechanism for use in Czochralski crystal growth apparatus, comprising a broached bushing which defines an internal circumference of teeth therein, which teeth cooperate with complimentary teeth defined on the circumference of a splined shaft. The bushing is coupled to a motor drive via a hollow tube and the splined shaft, couplable to a seed shaft and an elevation assembly, telescopes through said bushing within said hollow tube.

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