Patent ID: 7270240
Filing Date: 2007-09-18
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. Device for retaining substrates (S), in particular wafers or silicon substrates, for the production of photovoltaic elements with two vis-à-vis walls ( 1 ), wherein at least two rod-like carrier elements ( 2 , 3 ) for connecting the walls ( 1 ) are provided, wherein the carrier elements ( 2 , 3 ) are provided with a retaining means ( 5 ) for retaining the substrates (S) supported thereby in a vertical position oriented parallel to the walls ( 1 ), wherein at least one rod-like counter carrier element ( 4 ) connecting the two walls ( 1 ) is provided which is positioned in relation to the carrier elements ( 2 , 3 ) so that a vertical movement of the substrates (S) relative to the walls ( 1 ) is limited thereby and loading or unloading of the substrates (S) is possible at a slant in relation to the vertical direction (V).