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Apparatus for clean transfer of objects

US5364219A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 1992
Grant dateNov 15, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/139
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A clean transfer system having a first vacuum chamber with a first transfer port, a first shutter for opening and closing the first transfer port and a first connecting member surrounding the first transfer port. The first connecting member is provided with at least an exterior portion. A second vaccum chamber includes a second transfer port, a second shutter for opening and closing the second transfer port, and a second connecting member surrounding the second transfer port. The second connecting member has at least an exterior portion. A closed space is formed between the first and second connecting members, so that the first and second shutters are movable within the closed space.

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