Patent ID: 9558970
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: F26B,H01L

Claim:
1. A device for at least partially drying separated electronic components, comprising a carrier for the electronic components; a moisture-absorbing material; and a holder holding the moisture-absorbing material; wherein the holder is substantially flat with openings through which gas flow can be generated; wherein the holder and the carrier are displaceable relative to each other such that the electronic components for drying can be brought into contact with the moisture-absorbing material, and each of the openings of the holder and the recesses of the carrier are in alignment with each other; wherein the device is also provided with suction device for suctioning absorbed moisture out of the moisture-absorbing material; wherein the carrier is provided with recesses for at least partially receiving the electronic components and a layer of moisture-absorbing material is received in the recesses; wherein the moisture-absorbing material received in the recesses is selected from the group consisting of hydrophilic foams, including sponges made of polyvinyl alcohol and/or polyurethane; and wherein the recesses are connected to an underpressure system that removes moisture and dirt from the moisture-absorbing material received in the recesses.