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Film deposition apparatus and film deposition method

US7005047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2003
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05H2245/50
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A particle film deposition apparatus and method are provided, with which ultra fine particles are generated by arc heating. The generated ultra fine particles can be efficiently sucked up into a transfer tube regardless of an arc voltage, and the resulting film can be stable in shape. An evaporation material 8 to be evaporated by arc heating and to generate ultra fine particles is connected to an electrode. As other electrodes, a plurality of rods 17 each having a discharge section at the tip thereof are provided. These rods 17 are so arranged as to be directed in each different direction with respect to the evaporation material 8.

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