| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 414150000 | Including driven device and/or inclined flow path to carry or convey material into, within, and out of chamber | 19 |
| 20090155024 | Method and device for the contactless transport or support of glass or glass ceramic - In order to provide a particularly homogeneous pressure and temperature profile in a gas cushion for the levitating support of glass or glass ceramic, the invention provides a device ( | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090279988 | METHOD AND LOADER APPARATUS FOR TEM MACHINE WORK CHAMBER DEVICE - A loader assembly for a TEM machine having a retractable arm that is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position. A hoop portion of the retractable arm also moves between the retracted position and the extended position. A lower closure for holding a part to be processed in the TEM machine is removably positioned in the hoop portion. A ram piston of the TEM machine is movable between a load position and a process position. When the ram piston moves from a load position to a process position the ram piston contacts the lower closure and extends through the hoop of the retractable arm to move the lower closure to the process position. A thermal chamber receives the lower closure when the ram piston moves to the process position. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20120257948 | LOADING UNIT AND PROCESSING SYSTEM - There is provided a loading unit which can avoid the need to enhance the performance of a lifting elevator mechanism, thus preventing an increase in the cost of the lifting elevator mechanism. The loading unit is configured to vertically move a substrate holder | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130078057 | LOAD LOCK FAST PUMP VENT - A semiconductor processing tool is disclosed, the tool having a frame forming at least one chamber with an opening and having a sealing surface around a periphery of the opening, a door configured to interact with the sealing surface for sealing the opening, the door having sides perpendicular to the door sealing surface and perpendicular to a transfer plane of a substrate, and at least one drive located on the frame to a side of at least one of the sides that are substantially perpendicular to the door sealing surface and substantially perpendicular to the transfer plane of the substrate, the drive having actuators located at least partially in front of the sealing surface and the actuators being coupled to one of the sides of the door for moving the door from a sealed position. The at least one drive is located outside of a substrate transfer zone. | 03-28-2013 |
| 414151000 | In helical or tortuous path | 2 |
| 20080310938 | Apparatus for Producing Ic Chip Package - An IC chip package production apparatus of this invention comprises a conveyance portion which conveys a film substrate, and an IC chip mounting portion which mounts IC chips on the film substrate. The IC chip mounting portion comprises a mounting roller, on the outer face of which are formed a chip holding groove and a suction-clamping hole, which mounts IC chips on the film substrate by holding IC chips and rotating; an IC chip supply portion, having a supply path which supplies a plurality of IC chips successively; and a linear feeder which, with one supply end of the supply path opposing the chip holding groove and suction-clamping hole, feeds IC chips from the supply end to the chip-holding groove. The production apparatus further comprises a thermal pressure-bonding portion which performs thermal pressure-bonding of IC chips and the film substrate; this thermal pressure-bonding portion has a tape with magnets and a magnetic tape on the conveyor path conveying the film substrate, which apply pressure to the film substrate on the conveyor path without stopping the motion, and a heat-application portion which applies heat to the film substrate on the conveyor path without stopping the motion. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20150299910 | DEVICE FOR GUIDING FIBRE TOWS THROUGH OXIDATION FURNACES - The invention relates to an apparatus for passing at least one fibre tow multiple times through an oxidation furnace by means of godets, the at least one fibre tow being diverted via at least one godet that is arranged offset. According to the invention, the godet comprises a shaft on which at least two single rollers are arranged to be mounted, each single roller being arranged so as to be rotatable on the shaft. | 10-22-2015 |
| 414152000 | With means outside of chamber to carry or guide material to, or from, device or path | 4 |
| 20080304940 | Integrated post-exposure bake track - Systems and methods for processing wafers, a combined post expose bake and chill unit, and an interface are disclosed. An exemplary system includes a lithography tool, local track, transfer device, transfer device handler, interface unit, and controller to schedule processing. An exemplary combined post expose bake and chill unit includes an enclosure having an opening in its side, and a bake unit and a chill unit in the enclosure. An exemplary interface includes a plurality of enclosures arranged around robot(s) that transfer wafers among the enclosures, one of the plurality of enclosures being an integrated bake and chill unit. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20100329825 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STOKER LADDER REPLACEMENT VIA AN OPEN TOP STOKER FRONT BEAM - A stoker device including: a ladder conveyor having legs extending over a bed and a channel, a yoke connecting a rear portion the legs; a beam assembly fixed to the bed and coupling the yoke to a reciprocating drive, wherein the beam assembly an anchor attached to the bed on one side of the channel, a brace beam attached to the anchor and extending over the channel, and a front beam on an opposite side of the channel to the anchor. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20140377037 | SOLID FUEL SKEWER SUSPENSION BURNING SYSTEM - A solid fuel skewer suspension burning system for a kiln, comprises a skewer rod and a solid fuel loading system. The skewer rod has a first end and a length that extends longitudinally. The solid fuel loading system includes a fuel centering and staging area that receives fuel from a conveyor system, and a fuel loading area that receives fuel from the fuel centering and staging area. The solid fuel is inserted upon the skewer rod at the fuel loading area. The solid fuel loading system also includes a first clamp, an airlock and a plow. The first clamp holds the skewer rod and defines a first position between the first clamp and a free end of the skewer rod. The airlock is spaced from the first clamp and has a first airlock gate and a second airlock gate. The plow reciprocates substantially longitudinally in cooperation with the skewer rod to advance fuel along at least a portion of the length of the skewer rod. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150125237 | PRODUCTION LINE OVEN - A production line oven includes a product gripping mechanism mounted above one side of the production line oven, a plurality of fixtures, a fixture gripping mechanism mounted under the product gripping mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a conveyor mounted in other side of the production line oven. The product gripping mechanism includes a first guide rail, a support arm mounted to the first guide rail in sliding, and mechanical gripping members connected to the support arm. The fixture gripping mechanism includes a second guide rail and a clamp mechanism mounted to the second guide rail in sliding. The mechanical gripping members are configured to grip of a product. The fixture gripping mechanism is configured to grasp each the fixture to assemble or dismount the fixtures. | 05-07-2015 |
| 414153000 | With driven means within chamber to manipulate or transfer material | 3 |
| 20120141234 | SHAFT FURNACE CHARGING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH A COOLING SYSTEM AND ANNULAR SWIVEL JOINT THEREFORE - “Annular swivel joint including an annular fixed part and an annular rotary part and having an annular trough that defines an annular volume, via which the circuits portions communicate, | 06-07-2012 |
| 20160068425 | GLASS SUBSTRATE TRANSFER SYSTEM AND ROBOT ARM THEREOF - A glass substrate transfer system and a robot arm thereof are provided. The robot arm includes: a substrate fork for taking a glass substrate; a moving assembly connected with the substrate fork and for making the substrate fork to be moved in a working space; a vacuum chuck disposed on the substrate fork and for sucking the glass substrate; and a heat-dissipating assembly disposed at a side of the substrate fork, the moving assembly or the vacuum chuck and for being moved to above the vacuum chuck to dissipate heat of the vacuum chuck when the vacuum chuck is heated and does not suck the glass substrate. The glass substrate transfer system and its robot arm cool the vacuum chuck in time and thus can avoid affecting the product quality caused by the vacuum chuck being overheated, and the product yield is improved. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160068426 | GLASS SUBSTRATE TRANSFER SYSTEM AND ROBOT ARM THEREOF - A glass substrate transfer system and a robot arm thereof are provided. The robot arm includes: a substrate fork, a moving assembly and a vacuum chuck. The substrate fork is for taking a glass substrate. The moving assembly is connected with the substrate fork and for making the substrate fork to be moved in a working space. The vacuum chuck is disposed on the substrate fork and for sucking the glass substrate. The vacuum chuck is formed with a fluid path, and the fluid path is contained with a cooling fluid to dissipate heat of the vacuum chuck. The glass substrate transfer system and its robot arm provided by the present invention cool the vacuum chuck in time and thus can avoid affecting the product quality caused by the vacuum chuck being overheated, and the product yield is improved. | 03-10-2016 |
| 414154000 | Including track-guided, wheeled vehicle | 1 |
| 20120082531 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CENTERING A CRUCIBLE IN A FURNACE - A method and system for loading and centering a crucible in a furnace is disclosed. The method comprises, in part, the steps of centering a rail loader over a furnace bottom; placing the crucible on the rail loader; and moving the crucible over the crucible block in the center of the furnace bottom. A rail loader system that is capable of centering the crucible in the furnace is also disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
| 414157000 | Including endless conveyor (e.g., apron, pusher type, etc.) | 2 |
| 20140086710 | BAKING TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - A baking transmission mechanism includes a dustproof assembly, which includes a box, a main transport wheel, and a drive unit. The first transportation assembly includes a first oven assembly, a first feed wheel, a first discharge wheel, a first pulley assembly, and a second pulley assembly. The first feed wheel and the first discharge wheel are located at a top of the first oven assembly, and the first pulley assembly and the second pulley assembly are located at opposite sides of the first oven assembly. The second transportation assembly includes a second oven assembly, a second feed wheel, a second discharge wheel, and a third pulley assembly, wherein the second feed wheel and the second discharge wheel are located at a top of the second oven assembly, and the third pulley assembly is adjacent to the second pulley assembly. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140133940 | Rail System for Thermoformer with Dual Motor Chain Drive - A thermoformer apparatus has sheet supporting rails which are divided into sections hinged together to facilitate widening of the spacing between the rails with adjuster drive mechanism as the sheet moves through an oven to eliminate sagging of the sheet as it becomes heated. Thermoformer chains are driven by a pair of independently operable servo motors each associated with a respective thermoformer chain. | 05-15-2014 |
| 414158000 | Including screw, rotary, or rotating pusher, conveyor | 2 |
| 20100047042 | Mobile Drill Cuttings Drying System - Apparatus for drying drill cuttings (“cuttings”) at multiple drilling locations. A commercially available cuttings drying unit is mounted on a means for transporting the cuttings drying unit between drilling sites, such as a truck. A means for conveying cuttings to an inlet of the cuttings drying unit, such as an auger, moves wet cuttings from a collection container to the drying unit. The cuttings are then dried. A means for conveying dried cuttings from a discharge of the cuttings drying unit to another cuttings container, such as a discharge auger, is provided. Preferably the discharge auger is mounted on the truck so as to be rotatable between a first position, wherein the truck can legally move down a roadway (preferably, contained within the width of the truck), and a second position usually to one side of the truck, where the dried cuttings can be discharged into a container. The cuttings drying system can be readily transported between drilling locations, remaining only long enough to process the wet cuttings on location. In one embodiment of the invention, the inlet auger is mounted on the truck, so that it is moved from location to location as well. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20110044789 | DEVICE FOR FILLING OVEN CHAMBERS OF A COKE OVEN - The invention relates to an apparatus for charging chambers of a coke oven. The basic structure of the apparatus includes a horizontal screw conveyor ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 414159000 | Including roller conveyor | 1 |
| 20090169341 | Method and system for handling objects in chambers - Techniques for transferring workpieces from one chamber to another chamber are disclosed. According to one aspect of the techniques, a treatment system includes a load lock chamber, a transfer chamber and one or more process chambers. The load lock chamber is provided to receive workpieces for treatment or process in one or more process chambers. The transfer chamber is provided as a mechanism to move workpieces from one chamber to another chamber. The process chamber includes a set of electrodes used to treat the workpieces with other materials. To facilitate the transfer of the workpieces, the process chamber is designed to position each of the workpieces vertically between a pair of electrodes, where each of the workpieces is removably held up by a fixture. Depending on implementation, the workpieces may be mounted on one fixture or multiple fixtures respectively. The fixture(s) is then mounted to a moving mechanism that facilitates the fixture(s) to move from one chamber to another chamber. | 07-02-2009 |
