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Polishing apparatus with polishing head cover

US9174324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2014
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B53/017
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polishing apparatus is used for polishing a substrate such as a semiconductor. The polishing apparatus includes a polishing table configured to hold a polishing tool having a polishing surface, a polishing head having a top ring configured to press a substrate against the polishing surface, and a polishing head cover configured to cover the polishing head. The polishing apparatus further includes a first cleaning liquid supply mechanism configured to supply a cleaning liquid to an outer surface of the polishing head cover, and a second cleaning liquid supply mechanism configured to supply a cleaning liquid to an inner surface of the polishing head cover.

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