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Combined pumping system comprising a getter pump and an ion pump

US8287247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2010
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J41/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combined pumping system comprising a getter pump and an ion pump is described. The getter pump and the ion pump are mounted in series on a same flange and are respectively arranged on opposite sides thereof so that both getter and ion pumps conductance are maximized towards gas flux sources in a vacuum chamber in order to improve the vacuum level of the system.

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