Overhead buffer device and wafer transport system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9209056
APP PUB NO 20140112740A1
SERIAL NO

13742533

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An overhead buffer device used for disposing in a semi-conductor factory includes a strut module and a plurality of buffer modules. The strut module disposed on the top wall of the factory has a horizontal beam and a plurality of overhead strut. The overhead strut is set on the horizontal beam and spaced arranged along the horizontal beam. The buffer modules are installed on the overhead strut respectively. Each buffer module has a plurality of buffers arranged in sequence and along a vertical direction. Each buffer is used for receiving one front opening unified pod (FOUP). Thus, the instant disclosure can be used for using the space of the factory efficiently. Besides, the instant disclosure also provides a wafer transport system having the overhead buffer device.

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MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC8000 S FEDERAL WAY P O BOX 6 BOISE ID 83707-0006

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chang, Sheng-Jung New Taipei, TW 3 3
Feng, Hang-Hao Taoyuan County, TW 2 2

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