Front opening ring pod
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United States of America Patent
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Jan 30, 2018
Issued Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Apr 25, 2016
filing date -
Oct 22, 2015
priority date (Note) -
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Abstract
A pod for exchanging consumable parts with a process module includes a base plate having a front side, a back side, and first and second lateral sides. A first support column is disposed on the first lateral side proximal to the front side. A second support column is disposed on the second lateral side proximal to the front side. A third support column is disposed on the first lateral side proximal to back side and a fourth support column is disposed on the second lateral side proximal to the back side. Each of the support columns includes a plurality of support fingers distributed lengthwise and directed inward. A first hard stop column is disposed parallel to the third support column and a second hard stop column is disposed parallel to the fourth support column. A shell structure connected to the base plate is configured to enclose the first, second third and fourth support columns, top plate and first and second hard stop columns and includes a front opening disposed on the front side of the base plate. A door is mated to the front opening and includes retention assembly for securing consumable parts in the pod, when received in the pod.
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International Classification(s)
- 2016 Application Filing Year
- H01L Class
- 27971 Applications Filed
- 23507 Patents Issued To-Date
- 84.05 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 101 Citation Count
- H01L Class
- 99.82 % this patent is cited more than
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