Crystal holding apparatus
US5843229A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T117/1072
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In a crystal holding apparatus, a stepped engagement portion of a single crystal formed below a seed crystal is held by holding portions of a pair of lifting jigs so as to be pulled up. A lock mechanism consisting of a hook lever and an engagement pin is provided in order to prevent the closed lifting jigs from opening. Further, a portion of each holding portion to be contacted with a crystal is provided with a swing claw which is swingable about a horizontal pin. Accordingly, it becomes possible to reliably hold the crystal, to prevent generation of a defect in the crystal structure, and to prevent a material melt from being contaminated.
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