Thin plate supporting container clamping device

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2005-10-07

2010-02-23

Pickett, J. Gregory (Department: 3728)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Grapple

Fixed and moveable jaw

Reexamination Certificate

active

07665787

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a thin plate supporting container clamping device for fixing a thin plate supporting container when the thin plate supporting container in which semiconductor wafers are stored therein for transportation is placed on a loading port at a destination thereof for unloading and loading the semiconductor wafers automatically, including a hook member to be engaged with a retaining member of the thin plate supporting container; a drive unit for supporting the retracted thin plate supporting container in a state in which the hook member is supported so as to be capable of moving in the vertical direction and the hook member is engaged with the retaining member; and a control unit for adjusting a force to retract the hook member. The control unit adjusts the force to retract the hook member on the basis of detection values of a thickness sensor, a position sensor, and a retracting force detection sensor.

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