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Noncontact rotating processor

US7959139B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2006
Grant dateJun 14, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53961
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a noncontact apparatus for performing rotating process to a subject to be processed, without contaminating environment in an airtight container. A spin head (1) is held on a holder (7) in an airtight container, a pinning force is generated between the spin head (1) and a Type-II superconductor (11), and the spin head 1 is floated by lifting the Type-II superconductor (11) by a lifting means (22). Then, rotating force generated by a noncontact rotating power transmitting body (18) arranged in the internal center of the Type-II superconductor (11) is subsequently generated on the side of the spin head (1) and the spin head (1) is rotated in conjunction with a driving motor (19).

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