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Substrate handler

US8698327B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2012
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67775
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A loadport for handling film frames is disclosed. The loadport is modular and substantially compatible with applicable standards regarding modular equipment. In particular, the load port is substantially interchangeable with loadports not adapted for handling film frames. The loadport has a compact shuttle for moving film frames and flexible alignment mechanisms for aligning film frames and cassettes of different configurations.

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