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Substrate edge grip apparatus

US7226269B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2004
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/141
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, the invention is a substrate edge gripper assembly for positioning a semiconductor substrate upon a transfer robot. In one embodiment, a modular assembly comprises spring loaded jaws that are mounted on either side of a robot end effector. The jaws are adapted to be actuated by a feature remote from the robot end effector to release the substrate for delivery.

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