JPS63174333A - Stocker for semiconductor wafer - Google Patents

Stocker for semiconductor wafer

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JPS63174333A
JPS63174333A JP62005149A JP514987A JPS63174333A JP S63174333 A JPS63174333 A JP S63174333A JP 62005149 A JP62005149 A JP 62005149A JP 514987 A JP514987 A JP 514987A JP S63174333 A JPS63174333 A JP S63174333A
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stocker
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Teruo Asakawa
輝雄 浅川
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Tokyo Electron Ltd
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Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent interference among different transportation systems and to provide a stocker capable of satisfying needs of every user, by providing a stocker body with a plurality of supplying and discharging ports, and providing a cylindrical stock shelf rotatably in a rectangular frame. CONSTITUTION:A stocker body 1 is constructed by mounting a cylindrical stocking shelf 4 rotatably in a rectangular frame 3. The body is constructed in a unit fashion such that a handler mechanism 5 for introducing and discharging wafers can be attached to any desired face of the body 1. The stocking shelf 4 is constituted by a multiplicity of disk-type plates 4a having an aperture 6 at the center thereof and arranged one over another so that they are shaped into a cylinder as a whole. An introducing and discharging port 2a is utilized for transportation between processes, a port 2b is utilized for introduction or discharge by an operator and a port 2c is utilized for transportation within a process. In this manner, interference among different transportation systems can be prevented. Thus, it is possible to provide a stocker adapted to satisfy needs of each user.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 (産業上の利用分野) 本発明は、半導体製造工場等に配置して用いる半導体ウ
ェハ収納用のストッカに関するものである。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a stocker for storing semiconductor wafers, which is arranged and used in a semiconductor manufacturing factory or the like.

(従来技術とその問題点) 一般に、半導体工場においては、工程と工程との間に、
複数枚のウェハを格納したカセットを収納するストッカ
を配置して、ウェハの一時スドックやトラブル時のバッ
ファリング等のためにストッカが多く用いられている。
(Prior art and its problems) In general, in semiconductor factories, between processes,
Stockers are often used to store cassettes containing a plurality of wafers, and are used for temporary stockocking of wafers, buffering in case of trouble, and the like.

従来のストッカは、いわゆるシングル・ポート型を採用
しており、各ストッカに対し投入払出口は1個しか設け
られていないので、工程間と工程内の搬送系(作業者や
ロボット等)が物理的に干渉してしまい、制御(排他制
御)が極めて面倒となるなどの問題があり、また、高ク
リーン度を要求されるストッカでは、フィルタの設置位
置に大きな制限を受けるため、いわゆるマルチ・ポート
型構造のストッカを設計・製造することが困難であった
。更には、ユiザにおける工場のレイアウトによって、
その都度、ストッカの投入払出口の方向を合せて個別に
製造しなければならない等の問題点が存在していた。
Conventional stockers adopt the so-called single-port type, and each stocker has only one input/output port, so the transport system (workers, robots, etc.) between and within processes is physically In addition, in stockers that require a high level of cleanliness, the so-called multi-port It was difficult to design and manufacture a stocker with a mold structure. Furthermore, depending on the layout of the factory in the user,
Each time, there were problems such as having to manufacture each stocker individually with the direction of the input/output port of the stocker adjusted.

本発明は、上記した従来の問題点を解決するために開発
したものであり、その目的とするところは、工程間と工
程内の搬送手段間の物理的な干渉をなくし、かつ、スト
ッカをユニット構造にすることによりストッカの任意の
面に投入払出用ハンドラ機構を付設できるようにした半
導体ウェハ収納用ストッカを提供するものである。
The present invention was developed in order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and its purpose is to eliminate physical interference between transport means between processes and within a process, and to form a stocker into a unit. The present invention provides a stocker for storing semiconductor wafers which is structured so that a handler mechanism for loading and unloading can be attached to any surface of the stocker.

(問題点を解決するための手段) 上記の目的を達成するため、本発明は、ウェハを収納す
るストッカにおいて、枠部内に収納棚を内蔵して構成し
たストッカ本体に投入払出口を複数個設ける構成を採用
し、具体的には、四角形の枠部内に円筒形の収納棚を回
転可能に設けてストッカ本体を構成し、このストッカ本
体をユニット構造にしてストッカ本体の任意の面に投入
払出用ハンドラ機構を付設できるようにしたものである
(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a stocker for storing wafers, in which a plurality of loading/unloading ports are provided in a stocker main body configured with a built-in storage shelf in a frame. Specifically, a cylindrical storage shelf is rotatably provided within a rectangular frame to form a stocker body, and this stocker body is made into a unit structure so that loading and unloading can be carried out on any surface of the stocker body. This allows a handler mechanism to be attached.

(作用) ウェハを収納するストッカにおいて、ストッカ本体に投
入払出口を複数個設けたので、搬送系の間で、干渉し合
う恐れがなく、しかも、四角形の枠部内に円筒形の収納
棚を回転可能に設けたので、投入払出口を四方何れの位
置にも付けることができると共に、ユーザのニーズに合
ったストッカを簡単に提供することが可能となる。
(Function) In the stocker for storing wafers, the stocker body has multiple loading and unloading ports, so there is no risk of interference between the transport systems, and the cylindrical storage shelf can be rotated within the rectangular frame. Since the input/output port can be provided in any of the four directions, it is possible to easily provide a stocker that meets the user's needs.

(実施例) 本発明における半導体ウェハ収納用ストッカの実施例を
第1図乃至第5図に従って詳述する。
(Example) An example of a stocker for storing semiconductor wafers according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

第1図に示すように、例えばストッカ本体1の対向面に
2個の投入払出口2a、2bを設けることにより、工程
間搬送系(イ)と工程内搬送系(ロ)とが干渉すること
なく円滑に搬送することができることを特徴とするもの
であるが、具体的には以下の通りである。
As shown in FIG. 1, for example, by providing two loading/unloading ports 2a and 2b on opposing surfaces of the stocker body 1, interference between the inter-process transport system (a) and the intra-process transport system (b) can be avoided. It is characterized by being able to be conveyed smoothly without any problems, and the specific details are as follows.

四角形の枠部3内に円筒形の収納棚4を回転可能に設け
てストッカ本体1を構成し、このストッカ本体1をユニ
ット構造にしてストッカ本体1の任意の面に投入払出用
ハンドラ機構5を付設できるようにしたものであり、収
納棚4は、中央部に開口部6を形成した円板状の収納板
4aを多段に設けて、全体を円筒状に構成されている。
A stocker main body 1 is constructed by rotatably providing a cylindrical storage shelf 4 in a rectangular frame 3, and the stocker main body 1 is made into a unit structure, and a handler mechanism 5 for loading and discharging is installed on any surface of the stocker main body 1. The storage shelf 4 has a cylindrical overall structure, with multiple disc-shaped storage plates 4a having an opening 6 formed in the center.

その他、この収納棚4は、縦型の棚を放射状に配置して
、全体の収納棚4を略筒型形状に構成することもできる
。更に、収納棚4は基台7に回転機構8を介して回転可
能に設けられている。そして、基台7に設けたファン9
により空気を送給して収納棚4の開口部6よりフィルタ
10を介して各収納板4aに放射状に空気が送られ、ウ
ェハ11を格納したキャリア12に清浄空気が送られる
In addition, this storage shelf 4 can also have vertical shelves arranged radially so that the entire storage shelf 4 has a substantially cylindrical shape. Further, the storage shelf 4 is rotatably provided on the base 7 via a rotation mechanism 8. Then, the fan 9 installed on the base 7
The air is sent radially from the opening 6 of the storage shelf 4 to each storage plate 4a via the filter 10, and the clean air is sent to the carrier 12 storing the wafer 11.

収納棚4の回りには、四角形状の枠部3が設けられてお
り、枠部3の四面のうち任意の面には、投入払出口2a
乃至2dを設けている。
A rectangular frame 3 is provided around the storage shelf 4, and an input/output opening 2a is provided on any one of the four sides of the frame 3.
2d to 2d are provided.

ストッカ本体1に設けた投入払出用ハンドラ機構5は、
水平ガイド部材13.14を介して水平方向に移動自在
に設け、かつ垂直軸15a、15bに沿って昇降する昇
降部材16に回動軸17を設け、この回動軸17にアー
ム部18を取付けている。
The loading/unloading handler mechanism 5 provided in the stocker body 1 is
A rotating shaft 17 is provided on an elevating member 16 that is movable in the horizontal direction via horizontal guide members 13 and 14 and moves up and down along vertical axes 15a and 15b, and an arm portion 18 is attached to this rotating shaft 17. ing.

次に、上記実施例における投入払出口2a乃至2dの態
様について説明すると、第4図Aはストッカ本体1の一
面に投入払出用ハンドラ機構5を設けた例であり、第4
図B、Cはストッカ本体1の二面に投入払出用ハンドラ
機構5を設けた例である。この第4図B、Cは、工程間
搬送(イ)と工程内搬送(ロ)との間のストッカとして
利用することができる。第4図りはストッカ本体1の三
面に投入払出用ハンドラ機構5を設けた例であり、投入
払出口2aは、対工程間搬送(イ)用に、投入払出口2
bは、オペレータによる投入払出用に利用し、更に、投
入払出口2cは、対工程内搬送(ロ)用に利用しており
、投入払出口2dは、非常時におけるオペレータアクセ
スサイドとして用いることができる。
Next, to explain the aspects of the input/output ports 2a to 2d in the above embodiment, FIG.
Figures B and C show an example in which the input/discharge handler mechanism 5 is provided on two sides of the stocker body 1. 4B and C can be used as a stocker between inter-process transport (a) and intra-process transport (b). The fourth diagram is an example in which a handler mechanism 5 for loading and unloading is provided on three sides of the stocker main body 1, and the loading and unloading port 2a is used for transport between processes (A).
b is used for loading and unloading by the operator, furthermore, the loading and unloading opening 2c is used for in-process transport (b), and the loading and unloading opening 2d can be used as an operator access side in case of an emergency. can.

第5図A、Bは別のレイアウトの例を示した説明図であ
り、第6図は平棚型のストッカの状態を示した平面説明
図である。
FIGS. 5A and 5B are explanatory diagrams showing another layout example, and FIG. 6 is a plan explanatory diagram showing the state of a flat shelf type stocker.

(発明の効果) 以上のことから明らかなように、本発明によると、スト
ッカ本体に投入払出口を複数個設けたので、搬送系間で
、干渉し合う恐れがなく、しかも、四角形の枠部内に円
筒形の収納棚を回転可能に設けたので、投入払出口を四
方何れの位置に付けることができるため、ユーザのニー
ズに合わせたストッカを容易に提供することができる等
の優れた効果がある。
(Effects of the Invention) As is clear from the above, according to the present invention, since the stocker main body is provided with a plurality of input and output ports, there is no fear of mutual interference between the conveyance systems, and moreover, within the rectangular frame. Since the cylindrical storage shelf is rotatably installed, the loading/unloading port can be placed on any of the four sides, which provides excellent effects such as the ability to easily provide stockers that meet the user's needs. be.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第1図乃至第6図は、本発明における半導体ウェハ収納
用ストッカの実施例を示したもので、第1図はストッカ
の配置例を示した平面説明図、第2図はストッカの縦断
面図、第3図は同上の拡大横断面図、第4図A、B、C
,Dはストッカのマルチ・ポートのバリエーションをそ
れぞれ示した平面説明図であり、第5図Aは他の例を示
したストッカの平面説明図、該5図Bは第5図Aのa部
拡大図、第6図は平棚型のストッカの状態を示した平面
説明図である。 1・・・ストッカ本体、 2a乃至2d・・・投入払出口、 3・・・枠部、 4・・・収納棚、 5・・・ハンドラ機構、 11・・−ウェハ、 12・・・キャリア。 特 許 出 願 人 東京エレクトロン株式会社第1図 (D)         (C) 第3図 第5図(A)       第5図(B)(二層内オ岐
止手j9−) 第6図
1 to 6 show an embodiment of the stocker for storing semiconductor wafers according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of the arrangement of the stocker, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the stocker. , Figure 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the same as above, Figure 4 A, B, C
, D are explanatory plan views showing variations of the multi-port stocker, FIG. 5 A is an explanatory plan view of the stocker showing other examples, and FIG. 5 B is an enlarged view of part a of FIG. 6 are explanatory plan views showing the state of the flat shelf type stocker. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Stocker main body, 2a to 2d...Input/output opening, 3...Frame part, 4...Storage shelf, 5...Handler mechanism, 11...-Wafer, 12...Carrier. Patent Applicant: Tokyo Electron Ltd. Figure 1 (D) (C) Figure 3 Figure 5 (A) Figure 5 (B) (Two-layer internal Ogi stop j9-) Figure 6

Claims (2)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] (1)ウェハを収納するストッカであって、枠部内に収
納棚を内蔵して構成したストッカ本体に投入払出口を複
数個設けたことを特徴とする半導体ウェハ収納用ストッ
カ。
(1) A semiconductor wafer storage stocker for storing wafers, characterized in that the stocker body is configured with storage shelves built into a frame and has a plurality of loading/unloading ports.
(2)四角形の枠部内に円筒形の収納棚を回転可能に設
けてストッカ本体を構成し、このストッカ本体をユニッ
ト構造にしてストッカ本体の任意の面に投入払出用ハン
ドラ機構を付設できるようにした特許請求の範囲第1項
記載の半導体ウェハ収納用ストッカ。
(2) A stocker body is constructed by rotatably providing a cylindrical storage shelf within a rectangular frame, and the stocker body is made into a unit structure so that a handler mechanism for loading and unloading can be attached to any surface of the stocker body. A stocker for storing semiconductor wafers according to claim 1.
JP62005149A 1987-01-14 1987-01-14 Stocker for semiconductor wafer storage Expired - Lifetime JPH0666384B2 (en)

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KR1019880008596A KR960013626B1 (en) 1987-01-14 1988-07-11 Carrier accept type stocker

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