Patent ID: 6241860
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: B01F,C25D,H05K

Abstract:
An electroplating apparatus including a container adapted to contain an electrolyte and to receive at least one substrate for treatment, at least one roller adapted to be in contact with said substrate and to convey said substrate into or receive said substrate from said container, wherein said roller constitutes at least one electrode adapted to provide electricity to said electrolyte contained in said container, further including a covering member for covering said roller, wherein said covering member extends over at least substantially the whole length of said roller, wherein said covering member includes at least a wall for shielding a majority part of the curved outer surface of said roller and a cavity of a depth substantially the same as the diameter of said roller and for accommodating a majority part of said roller while allowing at least part of said curved surface of said roller to contact said substrate, wherein said covering member includes a pair of leg members adapted to be adjacent to the path of movement of said substrate, and wherein said leg members are thicker than at least part of said wall.