Patent ID: 6135698
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for facilitating transfer of a workpiece-carrying cassette between a pod and a process tool, the container including a pod door and a pod shell, the apparatus comprising:a base;a frame affixed to said base;a translation assembly including a carriage capable of vertical translation with respect to said frame;a port plate capable of supporting the pod shell and said port plate capable of being affixed to said carriage to vertically translate with respect to said frame and said port plate capable of being stationarily affixed to said frame;a port door capable of supporting the pod door and said port door capable of being affixed to said carriage to vertically translate with respect to said frame and said port door capable of being stationarily affixed to said base; andmeans for affixing either said port plate or said port door to said carriage.