Patent ID: 6080289
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: C25D

Abstract:
An electroplating apparatus adapted to electroplate at least one substrate, the apparatus comprising:a plating tank adapted to contain electroplating solution;a flybar adapted to maneuver the substrate into and out of a plating position; andan electrical contact mechanism having at least one second conductive contact not mounted to the flybar, and at least one first conductive contact mounted to the flybar and positioned (a) to touch said at least one second conductive contact with said flybar in the plating position and (b) to wipe against said at least one second conductive contact as said flybar is maneuvered into and out of said plating position, wherein at least one of said at least one first and second conductive contacts is connected to a power supply and at least one of said at least one first and second conductive contacts is spring-biased.