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Center flex single side polishing head having recess and cap

US9566687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2014
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67092
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polishing head assembly for single side polishing of silicon wafers is provided. The polishing head assembly includes a polishing head and a cap. The polishing head has a recess along a bottom portion, the recess having a recessed surface. The cap is positioned within the recess, and has an annular wall and a floor extending across the annular wall. The floor is spaced from the recessed surface to form a chamber therebetween. The chamber is configured to be pressurized for deflecting the floor. The annular wall is attached to the polishing head with an adhesive.

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