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Linear drive system for use in a plasma processing system

US6350317B1 · kind B1 · utility

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34Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 1999
Grant dateFeb 26, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/32568
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A linear drive assembly for moving a body associated with processing a substrate is disclosed. The linear drive assembly includes a first gear and a second gear, which is operatively engaged with the first gear. The linear drive assembly further includes a positioning member having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is movably coupled to the second gear in a linear direction, and the second portion is fixed to a component associated with processing a substrate.

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