Electrical generator or motor structure – Dynamoelectric – Linear
Patent
1999-04-06
2000-10-10
Ramirez, Nestor
Electrical generator or motor structure
Dynamoelectric
Linear
414935, 414936, 310 15, 310 17, H02K 3312, H02K 4100
Patent
active
061304905
ABSTRACT:
A stage assembly for precision movement in the x and y-directions, especially adapted for use in electron beam lithography for holding a reticle. The stage assembly includes a vacuum enclosure in which a magnet plate structure moves in the y-direction under the influence of a linear motor with respect to the enclosure. Riding inside the magnet plate is the stage which holds the reticle and moves in both the x and y-directions. x-direction movement is accomplished by the stage moving under the influence of "turnaround motors" in the x-direction. A turnaround motor at each end of the stage is only on for a brief period in order to drive the stage relative to the magnet plate in the x-direction. Then the other turnaround motor at the other end of the stage turns on and stops the movement of the stage in that direction and drives it back in the opposite direction. Reaction forces used to move the stage are transferred to the ground independent of the electron beam column supports. Fine adjustments in position (or velocity) of the stage in the x-direction are accomplished by a set of linear induction motors having coils mounted on the magnet plate and corresponding aluminum plates mounted on the stage. The stage is suspended on a support surface by several unconstrained spherical bearings. Each sphere is of a very hard material and bears on corresponding hardened pad areas on the stage and on the support surface.
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Mullins Burton S.
Nikon Corporation
Ramirez Nestor
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