Material sheet handling system and processing methods
US8528886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/364
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus provide for delivering a controlled supply of gas to at least one aero-mechanical device to impart a gas flow to suspend a material sheet; preventing lateral movement of the material sheet in at least one direction when suspended; and imparting a stream of water, from a side of the material sheet opposite the at least one aero-mechanical device, to cut the material sheet when suspended.
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