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In-line film forming apparatus and manufacturing method of magnetic recording medium

US8414968B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2009
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/677
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An in-line film forming apparatus capable of conveying a carrier at a high speed, increasing the exhaust capability within a film forming chamber, and easily realizing a high vacuum degree in a short time is provided. A conveyor mechanism has a linear motor drive mechanism which drives the carrier in a noncontact state, a horizontal guide mechanism which is provided so as to be able to contact a side portion of the carrier, and guides the carrier driven by the linear motor drive mechanism in a horizontal direction, and a vertical guide mechanism which is provided so as to be able to contact a lower end of the carrier, and guides the carrier driven by the linear motor drive mechanism in the vertical direction.

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