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Method for a tray exchange during continuous production of disks

US6709701B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2002
Grant dateMar 23, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/56
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of exchanging a thin film coated tray (30) for a clean tray (30) is provided. The method replaces the tray (30) at an intermediate position on the handler (10) and not at an intermediate disk loading position of the rotating disk loading mechanism.

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