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Cryopump with improved shielding

US5782096A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 1997
Grant dateJul 21, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S417/901
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cryopump includes a two-stage refrigerator, a primary pumping surface, and a radiation shield. The radiation shield is in thermal contact with the first stage of the refrigerator. The primary pumping surface is surrounded by the radiation shield and is in thermal contact, through a direct conductive link, with the second stage of the refrigerator. The refrigerator, however, is external to the radiation shield.

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