Patent ID: 6503118
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
A multi-functional vacuum processing apparatus for manufacturing neon tubes, glass containers, food containers and cosmetic containers, comprising:a rectangular body frame for receiving primary components, said body frame having a control panel on, a platform extending from a rear portion of said body frame for placing workpieces to be processed, a transformer having an output electrode line extending through said body frame to be connected in series with a workpiece to be processed; a vacuum pump having an exhaust pipe which is connected at the intermediate portion and an end thereof with normal open valve and normal closed valve; a turbine vacuum pump connected with two exhaust pipes having an end connected with exhaust pipes connected with the front and rear sides of the normal open valve, said two exhaust pipes each having a normal closed valve; a main pipe having an end connected with a normal closed valve and an intermediate portion connected with an argon pipe, a helium pipe, a neon pipe, a sensor pipe, a vacuum meter pipe and a blowing pipe and having branch pipes at another end connected with a workpiece to be processed; gas tanks including an argon tank, a helium gas and neon tank which are connected with pressure gauges, pneumatic valves, gas micro-adjustable valves and switches which are in turn connected to pipes; a vacuum degree meter having two hot cathode vacuum sensors and a cold cathode vacuum sensor; a turbine controller connected with said vacuum degree meter and said turbine vacuum pump; a thermometer for measuring temperature of a workpiece to be processed; a high voltage transformer that connects to an end of a neon tube and an adjustable current controller, wherein said transformer produces voltage at an output end from which an electrical wire extends out, said current controller utilizing a knob and a timer to adjust current and set output time; and an air compressor arranged within said body frame; whereby one can carry out vacuum processing procedures with fully or semi-automatic operations so that no skilful operators are required and ordinary operators can increase quality, working efficiency, service life and production rate, and decrease costs, and can provide protection, safety, troubleshooting and inspection functions.