Patent ID: 6071056
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
An apparatus for handling workpieces, comprising:a first tray having a first side which has at least one locating profile and is adapted to retain a workpiece in a first orientation;a second tray having a second side which has at least one locating profile and is adapted to retain the workpiece in a second orientation; whereinthe first side of the first tray is adapted to engage and substantially abut the second side of the second tray such that, when the trays are abutted and inverted, a workpiece located therebetween transfers from the locating profile of one of the trays to the locating profile of the other of the trays and the orientation of the workpiece is reversed; andwherein the locating profile on the first side has a platform for supporting a body of the workpiece, a locating pin for reception within a hole provided in the locating profile of the second side, and a recess for receiving another portion of the workpiece for restricting its lateral movement.