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Cassette holder for cleaning equipment

US6446647B1 · kind B1 · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 19, 2000
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S134/902
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cassette holder is positioned within cleaning equipment. The cleaning equipment includes a solution tank, at least one pipe positioned on an internal wall of the solution tank, and a cassette in which at least one semiconductor wafer is placed. The cassette holder has a loading plate in the solution tank for holding the cassette. Pluralities of guide blocks mounted on the loading plate prevent movement of the cassette. A side-frame is positioned at an end of the loading plate proximate to the pipe. The bottom of the loading plate has a plurality of neck feet, and each neck foot is covered by a first tube that enhances support strength of the neck foot. The cassette holder further includes at least one weight to overcome buoyancy.

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