Patent ID: 8113761
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A support platform of a non-contact transfer apparatus, comprising: a plurality of air intake hole portions that direct air toward a lower side of an object to support the object, each air intake hole portion having a plurality of sub-holes symmetrically arranged along a radial direction from a center portion of each air intake hole portion to an edge portion of each air intake hole portion; and a plurality of air exhaust holes arranged in a line proximate the air intake hole portions, wherein the sub-holes pass between an upper surface and a bottom surface of the support platform, wherein the sub-holes of each air intake hole portion are symmetrically formed in a radiating circular pattern with reference to a centerline of each air intake hole portion, and wherein the sub-holes are inclined at an angle in a range of about 50 to 70 degrees toward the center line of each air intake hole portion and relative to the bottom surface of the support platform.