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Substrate liquid processing apparatus for separating processing solution and atmosphere from each other within collection cup

US9355871B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 2012
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A substrate liquid processing apparatus is provided, in which a processing solution and an atmosphere can be separated from each other within a collection cup. The substrate liquid processing apparatus includes: a substrate rotation unit; a processing solution supply unit; a collection cup configured to collect the processing solutions; liquid collection regions formed at the collection cup; a liquid drain opening formed at a bottom portion of the collection cup; an exhaust opening formed above the liquid drain opening; a fixed cover configured to cover an upper portion of the exhaust opening with a space therebetween; an elevating cup provided above the fixed cover and configured to guide the processing solutions into the liquid collection regions; and a cup elevating unit configured to move up and down the elevating cup depending on the kinds of the processing solutions.

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