WO2004038789A1 - 基板収納容器 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a gas purgeable substrate storage container for storing a substrate made of a semiconductor wafer photomask glass or the like, and more particularly, to a gas purge for controlling the passage of gas into and out of the substrate storage container. It relates to a valve body. Background art
- the review of the production system includes a system that manufactures semiconductor components while maintaining the entire semiconductor manufacturing plant in a highly clean environment (for example, a cleanliness level of 10 or less). For example, there is a shift to a system in which the partitioned internal space is made a highly clean environment and the semiconductor wafers between processing steps are transferred to and from a substrate storage container.
- a highly clean environment for example, a cleanliness level of 10 or less.
- Substrate storage containers used in semiconductor manufacturing factories that adopt this new system are stipulated by SEMI standards (E19, E47.1, E62, E63, etc.), and are transported in manufacturing plants by automatic machines. It has a transport means that can be used, and a FIMS-compatible lid that can be attached and detached by an automatic machine.
- the substrate storage container contains a semiconductor In order to prevent contamination of the container, high sealing performance is required, and in order to keep the inside of the container body in a clean state, it is necessary to manufacture using clean materials that generate less volatile gas. Have been.
- the minimum line width of an electronic circuit formed on a semiconductor component tends to be increasingly lower (0.10 im or less).
- the semiconductor device stored in a substrate storage container is required. It is necessary to prevent the formation of a natural oxide film on the surface of the cylinder and the occurrence of organic contamination.
- As a countermeasure there is a method of purging (replacement) the inside of the substrate storage container with dry air from which an inert gas such as nitrogen or moisture has been removed (1% or less).
- the conventional substrate storage container is configured as described above and is purged with gas. However, this has the following problems.
- a locking mechanism for mounting the valve is required, but there is a problem that the configuration of the locking mechanism is complicated.
- a normal valve has a structure in which a narrow opening is formed in a hollow portion, and an opening / closing valve that closes this opening is configured to contact and seal a tapered portion of the opening.
- the seal is incompletely sealed, resulting in leakage.
- a normal valve has a considerable amount of built-in metal parts, such as springs for operating the valve, so that a small amount of metal ions that ooze out of the metal parts during storage and cleaning of the board storage container are contained in the board storage container. And may contaminate the semiconductor wafer.
- the gas can be purged with a simple configuration, but the gas purged by the filter is used for the substrate storage container. There is a problem that it cannot be held inside. Therefore, the gas in the substrate container easily flows out to the outside, so that the effect of the gas purge can be maintained only for a short time. Further, since the inside and outside of the substrate storage container communicate with each other, there is a problem that a small amount of organic matter in the clean room cannot be effectively prevented from flowing into the substrate storage container from the outside. Disclosure of the invention
- the present invention has been made in view of the above, and can simplify a locking mechanism for mounting a valve. Even if the valve is repeatedly used, the position of the valve does not shift, and a seal leakage is prevented. It is an object of the present invention to provide a substrate storage container capable of preventing contamination of a substrate by a small amount of leached metal ions. Another object is to keep the purged gas for a relatively long period of time and to effectively prevent contaminants from flowing into the vessel from outside to inside.
- a container body in order to achieve the above object, a container body, a lid for opening and closing the container body, and a through-hole attached to at least one of the container body and the lid.
- a valve body for controlling the flow of gas to the container body.
- a valve and an inner lid cylinder for gas flow opposed to the elastic check valve Either the fixed cylinder or the inner lid cylinder can be opened and closed by the elastic check valve, and the elastic check valve is opened. It is characterized by allowing gas to flow when released and restricting gas flow when the elastic check valve is closed.
- a through hole is provided in the bottom of the container body, and the valve body is fitted into the through hole as a gas introduction valve or a gas exhaust valve.
- a rib is formed on the periphery of the through hole and extended outward, and the fixed cylinder is attached to the periphery of the rib.
- the holding cylinder can be formed with a flange that contacts the peripheral edge of the through hole.
- the inner lid cylinder is fitted into the holding cylinder, and a gas filter is interposed between them.
- the elastic check valve comprises at least a check valve built in the fixed cylinder via a gap, and an elastic deformation member interposed between the check valve and the inner lid cylinder.
- the opening can be opened and closed by a check valve, allowing gas to flow when the check valve is open, and restricting gas flow when the check valve is closed.
- the elastic check valve comprises at least a check valve built in the fixed cylinder via a gap, and an elastic deformation member interposed between the check valve and the fixed cylinder.
- the opening can be opened and closed by a check valve, allowing gas to flow when the check valve is open, and restricting gas flow when the check valve is closed.
- the elastic check valve comprises at least a check valve built in the fixed cylinder via a gap and an elastically deformable member for the check valve, wherein one of the check valve and the elastically deformable member is provided.
- the check valve When the check valve is open, gas can flow, and when the check valve is closed, gas flow can be regulated.
- a guide body is provided on one of the check valve and the inner lid cylinder of the female check valve, and a guided body is provided on the other, and these guide bodies and the guided body can be slidably fitted together. It is.
- a through hole is provided at the bottom of the container body, and the through hole is connected to the valve body.
- a hollow nozzle tower can be provided upright and a gas outlet can be opened on the peripheral wall.
- This deflecting plate is formed to have a substantially L-shaped cross section, and its long piece faces the valve body with a gap. it can.
- the non-return valve is constituted by a check valve built in at least a fixed cylinder through a gap, and a telescopic bellows fitted into the check valve, and a flow port is formed on a peripheral wall of the bellows body.
- the check valve can be opened and closed by the expansion and contraction of the snake Ji body.
- the elastic check valve comprises a check valve built in at least a fixed cylinder through a gap, and an elastic skirt body integrated with the check valve. In addition to the above, it is possible to extend a substantially cylindrical skirt piece from the peripheral edge of the skirt body in a bendable manner and fit the skirt piece into a check valve, and to open and close the check valve by deformation of the skirt body.
- the container body in the scope of the claims is mainly a front-open box type, but may be a type having an open top, bottom, and side surfaces, and is not particularly limited to transparency or opacity.
- a plurality of substrates or the like made of a semiconductor wafer photomask glass or the like are stored.
- the gas is mainly inert gas or dry air, but is not particularly limited.
- valve body may be attached to the through-holes of the container body and the lid body, respectively, or may be attached to the through-holes of the container body or the lid body.
- the non-return valve may be formed of a single member, or may be formed of a check valve and a non-deformed member, which are separate parts.
- One or more seal members are attached to the check valve, and this seal member can be brought into deforming contact with the fixed cylinder or the inner lid cylinder.
- the elastically deformable member may or may not be incorporated in the holding cylinder through a gap.
- the inner lid cylinder is supported by the holding cylinder via engaging means formed of, for example, irregularities.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of a substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a bottom view showing the container main body in the embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the valve body in the embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention, which is cut by a II chain line diagram in FIG.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory sectional view showing a gas introduction valve in the embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is an explanatory sectional view showing a state in which gas is supplied to the gas introduction valve of FIG.
- FIG. 6 is an explanatory sectional view showing a gas exhaust valve in the embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is an explanatory sectional view showing a state where gas is exhausted from the gas exhaust valve of FIG.
- FIG. 8 is an explanatory plan view showing a gas purge jig in the embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a side view showing a use state of the gas purge jig of FIG.
- FIG. 10 is an explanatory sectional view showing a gas introduction valve in a second embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional explanatory view showing a gas exhaust valve in a second embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a third embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a bottom view showing a container main body in a third embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the substrate storage container according to the third embodiment of the present invention, which is cut along a chain line II-II in FIG. 12 showing a valve body.
- FIG. 15 is an explanatory cross-sectional view showing a gas introduction valve in a third embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is an explanatory sectional view showing a state in which gas is supplied to the gas introduction valve of FIG.
- FIG. 17 is an explanatory sectional view showing a gas exhaust valve in a third embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 18 is a sectional explanatory view showing a state in which gas flows out of the gas exhaust valve of FIG. 17 to the outside.
- FIG. 19 is a partial sectional view showing a fourth embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 20 is an explanatory partial cross-sectional view showing a fifth embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 21 is an explanatory sectional view showing a gas introduction valve in a sixth embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 22 is an explanatory sectional view showing a gas exhaust valve in a sixth embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 23 is an explanatory sectional view showing a gas exhaust valve in a seventh embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention. .
- FIG. 24 is an explanatory sectional view showing a gas introduction valve in a seventh embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention.
- the container body 1 that arranges and stores the wafers W in a horizontal state vertically, the lid body 10 that opens and closes the open front of the container body 1 removably, and the container body that is disposed at the bottom of the container body 1.
- One of the pair of valve bodies 20 is a gas introduction valve 20 A, and the other valve body 20 is 0 is used as the gas exhaust valve 20 B.
- the semiconductor wafer W for example, a silicon wafer of 300 mm is used, and 25 or 26 wafers are stored.
- the container body 1 is made of, for example, a front open box type having an open front end at one end using, for example, a conductive polycarbonate to which carbon fiber, a conductive polymer, or the like is added. Molded and provided on both sides of the inside thereof are supports (not shown) for supporting the side edges of the semiconductor wafer W via support pieces.
- the container body 1 has a bottom plate 2 having a substantially flat Y-shape having a through hole at the bottom for detecting and distinguishing the type of the substrate storage container.
- Positioning members 3 for a processing apparatus having a substantially V-shaped cross section are disposed on both sides of the front part and the rear part of the bottom plate 2. In addition to the plurality of positioning members 3, a through hole for attaching an identification member and a clamp hole for fixing the container body are formed in the potom plate 2 respectively. .
- round through holes 4 are formed in the front sides of the bottom of the container body, in other words, in regions not overlapping the projected area of the semiconductor wafer W, and each of the through holes 4 is formed.
- a cylindrical rib 5 protruding outward and downward is formed on the periphery of the body.
- a handle 6 is detachably attached to the ceiling of the container body 1, and the handle 6 is held by an automatic machine called OHT (overhead hoist transfer), whereby the substrate storage container is transported in the process.
- OHT overhead hoist transfer
- a rim part 7 for fitting a lid is formed in a wide and integral manner on the peripheral edge of the open front of the container body 1, and locking grooves 8 for the lid are respectively recessed on the upper and lower sides of the rib part 7. It is formed.
- Handles 9 for manual handling are detachable on both outer sides of the container body 1 Attached to.
- the lid body 10 is formed in a horizontally long, substantially rectangular shape with four rounded corners and a built-in locking mechanism (not shown).
- this locking mechanism a plurality of locking claws that can be protruded and retracted protrude from the protruding / recessed holes 11 in the peripheral wall, fit into the locking groove 8 of the rim part 7, and are fitted to the container body 1. Function to close tightly.
- a front retainer 1 2 that is supported horizontally is detachably mounted.
- An endless gasket 13 that forms a seal with the container body 1 is fitted to the peripheral wall of the lid 10.
- the container body 1, the bottom plate 2, the handle 6, the grip handle 9, and the lid 10 are made of a thermoplastic resin made of, for example, polycarbonate, polyetherimide, polyester ether ketone, cyclic olefin resin (COP), or the like. Alternatively, it is formed using a material having conductivity imparted thereto.
- a thermoplastic resin made of, for example, polycarbonate, polyetherimide, polyester ether ketone, cyclic olefin resin (COP), or the like.
- COP cyclic olefin resin
- each valve body 20 is detachably fitted from below into the rib 5 of the through hole 4 of the container body 1 to allow a gas to flow therethrough.
- a holding cylinder 25 is detachably fitted into the through hole 4 from above through a sealing 0-ring 31, and is screwed in combination with the fixed cylinder 21, and between the fixed cylinder 21 and the holding cylinder 25.
- a check valve 32 incorporated therein with a gap 33 interposed therebetween; a deformable member 36 for opening and closing the check valve 32; and an elastic deformable member 36 facing the check valve 32.
- the deformable member 36 forms a flexible check valve, and controls the gas flowing from the fixed cylinder 21 to the holding cylinder 25.
- the fixed cylinder 21 is basically formed into a cylindrical shape with a bottom using polycarbonate, polyesterimide, polyetheretherketone, and the like, and has an inner peripheral surface.
- a screw groove 22 for fastening is formed by threading.
- This fixed cylinder 21 is provided with a round vent hole 23 for gas flow in the center of the bottom, and is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the bottom.
- the PC leak 003/012612 is provided with a ring-shaped flange 24 extending radially outward, and the flange 24 comes into contact with the opening edge of the rib 5 from below.
- the holding cylinder 25 is basically formed into a cylindrical shape slightly smaller than the fixed cylinder 21 using, for example, the same resin as the fixed cylinder 21.
- partition ribs 27 for partitioning a plurality of gas flow openings 26 are arranged in a grid or radial pattern, and the rear surface of the partition rib 27 is shaped like a filter 42. It functions as the corresponding surface 28 that is held in correspondence with.
- the holding cylinder 25 has a ring-shaped flange 29 extending radially outward on the upper outer peripheral surface thereof, and the flange 29 comes into contact with the peripheral edge of the through hole 4 from above.
- a screw 30 for fastening is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the holding cylinder 25 by screwing, and the screw 30 is screwed with the screw groove 22 of the fixed cylinder 21.
- the ⁇ ring 31 is interposed between the through hole 4 and the outer peripheral surface of the holding cylinder 25, and effectively prevents gas from entering the container main body 1 and gas leakage from the container main body 1.
- the check valve 32 has a substantially plate-shaped cross-section and a substantially eight-dot cross-section using a predetermined material based on the use of the valve body 20.
- the fixed cylinder 21 is fitted into the inner bottom surface of the fixed cylinder 21 to cover the round vent 23,
- a gap 33 which is a gas flow path, is formed between the inner peripheral surface 25 and the inner peripheral surface 25.
- Examples of the material 32 include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyphenol, cyclic polyolefin resin, and thermoplastic polyester elastomer.
- a guide member 34 having a substantially concave cross section for regulating displacement is protrudingly formed at the center of the surface, and an endless sealing member 35 is formed on the peripheral edge of the back surface. The sealing member 35 functions so as to deform and contact the inner bottom surface of the fixed cylinder 21 to seal.
- the sealing member 35 is made of, for example, o-ring, fluoro rubber, NBR rubber, urethane rubber
- the sealing member 35 is formed by the valve body 20 shown in FIG. Two
- a step was formed as shown in Figs. 6 and 7.
- the check valve 32 is fitted to the peripheral edge of the surface and pressed against the peripheral edge of the opening of the inner cover cylinder 37.
- the valve body 20 is used as the gas introduction valve 20A, such a check valve 32 is provided by the elastically biasing action of the elastic deformation member 36 as shown in FIG. Cover 1 vent 2 3.
- the valve body 20 is used as the gas exhaust valve '20B, the valve body 20 is disposed upside down with the elastically deformable member 36, is mounted on and supported by the elastically deformable member 36, and is supported by the inner cover cylinder 3. Press against the periphery of the opening 7 (see Figs. 6 and 7).
- the elastically deformable member 36 is made of a coil spring made of SUS, synthetic resin, or the like, and is provided between the guided member 34 of the check valve 32 and the middle cover cylinder 37 or between the inside of the check valve 32 and the fixed cylinder. Interposed between 2 and 1.
- the elastic deformation member 36 is mainly a coil spring shown in the drawings, but is not particularly limited, and may be made of elastic rubber, elastomer, foam, leaf spring, or the like. Also, the surface of the coil spring can be coated with a synthetic resin or an elastomer before use. In this case, bleeding of a small amount of metal ions can be suitably prevented.
- valve body 20 When the valve body 20 is used as the gas introduction valve 2OA, such a deformable member 36 fits into the concave surface of the check valve 32 as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5. However, when the valve body 20 is used as the gas exhaust valve 20 B, the valve body 20 is arranged upside down with the check valve 32 and is mounted on the peripheral edge of the fixed port 21 1 vent hole 23. (See Figures 6 and 7).
- the inner lid cylinder 37 is basically formed into a cylindrical shape using the same material as the fixed cylinder 21.
- a plurality of partition ribs 39 for partitioning the plurality of ventilation holes 38 are arranged in a lattice shape and radially, and come into contact with the elastically deformable member 36 while being built in the holding cylinder 25.
- the inner cover cylinder 37 is fitted and supported inside the holding cylinder 25 via a concave / convex engagement mechanism or the like.
- a 0 ring 40 is interposed between them to secure the seal.
- a guide body 41 having a substantially convex cross section for securing assemblability and restricting displacement is formed so as to protrude. 3 and 4 are slidably fitted.
- the concave / convex engagement mechanism includes, for example, a groove formed between the inner peripheral surface of the holding cylinder 25 or the outer peripheral surface of the inner lid cylinder 37, and a groove formed between the outer peripheral surface of the inner lid cylinder 37 and the retaining cylinder 25. And a projection formed on the inner peripheral surface and fitted into the groove.
- valve body 20 When the valve body 20 is used as the gas introduction valve 2OA, the inner lid cylinder 37 is brought into contact with the flexible deformation member 36, and the valve body 20 is used as the gas exhaust valve 20B. In this case, the opened lower portion is pressed against the peripheral portion of the check valve 32 via the sealing member 35 (see FIGS. 6 and 7).
- the filter 42 is composed of a molecular filter made of tetrafluoroethylene, polyester fiber, porous Teflon (registered trademark) membrane, glass fiber, and a chemical filter in which a chemical adsorbent is supported on a filter medium such as activated carbon fiber.
- a molecular filter made of tetrafluoroethylene, polyester fiber, porous Teflon (registered trademark) membrane, glass fiber, and a chemical filter in which a chemical adsorbent is supported on a filter medium such as activated carbon fiber.
- a protective member made of polypropylene, polyethylene, or the like is appropriately laminated on the front and back surfaces of the filter 42.
- the same type may be used, but different types may be used.
- a molecular filtration filter and a chemical filter filter it is possible to prevent not only particle contamination of the semiconductor wafer W but also organic gas contamination.
- screw connection may be used, but another connection method may be adopted or used together.
- a concave portion may be formed in one of the fixed cylinder 21 and the holding cylinder 25, and a convex portion may be formed in the other, and the concave portion and the convex portion may be fitted to be fixed. It is also possible to form a concave portion on one of the holding cylinder 25 and the inner lid cylinder 37 and a convex portion on the other, and fix the concave portion and the convex portion by fitting them together.
- the substrate storage container provided with the valve body 20 having such a configuration is mounted on a lid opening / closing device (a mouthpiece or lid orbner), stored in a stocker, or used in a process.
- the gas is replaced during transportation to the stocker.
- a gas purge jig 60 is installed on the apparatus side and a substrate storage container is set in the gas purge jig 60, smooth, efficient and easy gas purge can be expected.
- the gas purge jig 60 includes, for example, a housing 62 provided with pins 61 for positioning a substrate storage container arranged in a substantially Y-shape, and a housing 62 provided with this housing.
- An air supply nozzle 63 installed on the body 62 and connected to the valve body 20, an exhaust nozzle 64 installed on the housing 62 and connected to the valve body 20, and a housing 62 It comprises an air supply passage which is built in and connects the air supply nozzle 63 and the gas supply source, and an exhaust flow passage which is built in the housing 62 and connects the exhaust nozzle 64 and the exhaust device.
- the air supply nozzle 63 and the exhaust nozzle 64 are appropriately formed with a seal forming means for preventing gas leakage around the protrusion.
- the air supply nozzle 63 protrudes from the connection surface of the housing 62 when used, for example, and is connected to the valve body 20. When not in use, the air supply nozzle 63 enters the housing 62 and flattens the connection surface of the housing 62. It is set to be.
- the biasing force of the elastic deformation member 36 causes The check valve 32 of the gas introduction valve 20 A is pressed against the inner bottom surface of the fixed cylinder 21 via the sealing member 35 to close the ventilation port 23 and a sealed state is formed (see FIG. 4). .
- the gap flows into the board storage container via the gap 33, gap 3, inner lid cylinder 37, and filter 42 in this order.
- the elastic deformation member 36 of the gas exhaust valve 20 B places the check valve 32 on the peripheral edge of the opening of the inner cover cylinder 37. It is pressed through the sealing member 35 to form a sealed state.
- the check valve 32 of the gas exhaust valve 20B is pressed in the direction of the fixed cylinder 21 by the pressure of the filled gas, and the elastically deformable member is pressed. 36 is extended in the same direction, and the check valve 32 forms a gap 33 between the check valve 32 and the inner cover cylinder 37 to release the sealed state.
- the gas is released from the inside of the substrate storage container by the release of the sealing state, and the gap, gap, and fixed cylinder 21 between the filter 42, the middle cylinder 37, the check valve 32, and the middle lid cylinder 37 Flows out of the substrate storage container through the vent holes 23 in this order.
- the pressure is reduced by connecting the exhaust nozzle 64 of the gas purge jig 60 to the gas exhaust valve 20B, the gas can be purged efficiently.
- the fixed cylinder 21 and the flanges 24 and 29 of the holding cylinder 25 are screwed to the through-holes 4 and the ribs 5 of the container body 1, thereby being dropped. Since a strong locking mechanism having no locking mechanism can be obtained, the configuration of the locking mechanism can be simplified, and the mold for the container body 1 can be simplified.
- the check valve 32 since the guided body 34 and the guide body 41 are fitted to each other to exert a displacement control function, the check valve 32 operates stably even if used repeatedly, causing displacement. None. Therefore, it is possible to effectively solve the problem that the seal is incomplete and leakage occurs, and good gas purging can be expected. Also, since it is not necessary to incorporate a plurality of metal parts in the valve body 20, it is possible to suppress a small amount of metal ions from leaching out of the metal parts during storage and cleaning of the substrate storage container. 20 Easy assembly and cost reduction can be expected.
- the valve body 20 can be used as the gas introduction valve 2OA, and the gas exhaust can be performed. It can also be used effectively as a valve 2 OB. Therefore, the holding time of the gas that has been replaced inside the substrate storage container becomes longer, and the effect of the gas purge can be maintained for a long time. Further, since the gap 33 between the holding cylinder 25 and the peripheral portion of the check valve 32 is widened, efficient gas purging can be greatly expected.
- valve body 20 with the built-in filter 42 is attached to the substrate storage container, the gas can be purged, and the gas purged by the filter 42 can be held inside the substrate storage container. Therefore, the gas in the substrate storage container does not easily flow out to the outside, and the effect of the gas purge can be maintained for a long time. Furthermore, since the inside and outside of the substrate storage container are indirectly communicated via the valve body 20, it is possible to almost completely suppress and prevent a trace amount of organic substances existing in the clean room from flowing into the substrate storage container from the outside. be able to.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 show a second embodiment of the present invention.
- a check valve 32 A of a gas introduction valve 2 OA and a gas exhaust valve 20 B is used.
- the check valve 32A is basically formed in a solid, substantially convex cross section, and a guided body 34 made of a round hole is formed in the center of each of the front and back surfaces, and the periphery of the back surface is formed.
- a ring-shaped seal member 35 is fitted into the portion, and is formed to be slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the inner cover cylinder 37.
- the pair of guided members 34 is partitioned without communicating with each other.
- the inner lid cylinder 37 is basically the same as the above embodiment, except that a ring-shaped seal member 35 which comes into contact with the peripheral portion of the check valve 32 A or the seal member 35 is provided on the inner peripheral surface. Is attached separately. The other parts are the same as in the above-described embodiment, and the description is omitted.
- a slot may be formed in each of the circumferential portions on the front and back surfaces of the check valve 32A, and the seal member 35 may be selectively fitted into the pair of slots.
- Figs. 12 to 18 show a third embodiment of the present invention.
- each valve body 20 is attached to the rib 5 of the through hole 4 of the container body 1 by downward.
- a fixed cylinder 21 that is inserted into and removed from the container itself to allow gas to flow, and is detachably inserted into the through hole 4 of the container body 1 from above through a sealing ring 31 and is combined with the fixed cylinder 21.
- a holding cylinder 25 to be screwed in an elastic check valve 32B built in between the fixed cylinder 21 and the holding cylinder 25 via a gap 33, and a check valve 32B •
- the air-permeable elastically deformable member 36 A, the gas-carrying inner cover cylinder 37 in contact with the elastically deformable member 36 A, the holding cylinder 25 and the inner cover cylinder 37 It is composed of a disk-shaped filter 42 interposed between them, omitting the guided body 34 and the guide body 41, and connecting each valve body 20 to a plurality of gas introduction valves 2OA or gas exhaust. It is to be used as a valve 2 0 B.
- round through holes 4 are respectively formed in the front and rear sides of the bottom of the container body 1, in other words, in a region not overlapping the projected area of the semiconductor wafer W, and At the periphery of the hole 4, a cylindrical rib 5 protruding outward and downward is formed.
- the fixed cylinder 21, the holding cylinder 25, and the filter 42 of each valve body 20 are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and will not be described.
- the check valve 32B is formed into a substantially circular plane with a substantially H-shaped cross section using a predetermined elastomer, and is fitted and mounted on the inner bottom surface of the fixed cylinder 21 to be round.
- the ventilation hole 23 is covered, and a slight gap 33 serving as a gas flow path is formed between the ventilation hole 23 and the inner peripheral surface of the holding cylinder 25.
- the material of the flexible check valve 32B include rubber such as melamine rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, silicone rubber, and fluorine rubber; Examples include polyester-based thermoplastic elastomers and various thermoplastic elastomers.
- An uneven surface for forming a seal is appropriately formed on a surface of the check valve 32B facing the fixed cylinder 21.
- valve body 20 When the valve body 20 is used as the gas introduction valve 2OA, such a check valve 32B is fixed by the elastic pressure urging action of the elastically deformable member 36A as shown in FIG. The vent 23 of the cylinder 21 is covered.
- the valve body 20 when the valve body 20 is used as the gas exhaust valve 20 B, the valve body 20 is disposed upside down with the elastically deformable member 36 A, mounted on and supported by the elastically deformable member 36 A, and has an inner lid. It comes into pressure contact with the periphery of the opening of the cylinder 37 (see FIGS. 17 and 18).
- the elastically deformable member 36 A is formed into a ring provided with open cells communicating the inside and outside of the container body 1 using a predetermined foaming material, and the inside of the holding cylinder 25 is formed. And is mounted on the outer periphery of the check valve 32B, and forms a slight gap 33 as a gas flow path between the check valve and the inner peripheral surface of the holding cylinder 25.
- the elastically deformable member 36A of this endless is made of rubber, such as melamine rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, silicone rubber, fluorine rubber, etc., polyethylene, elastic permeable nonwoven fabric, and the like. Due to the operation of the stop valve 32B, the degree of compression strain is set low.
- the elastically deformable member 36A is not limited to a ring shape as long as air permeability can be ensured, and may be, for example, another cylindrical shape.
- valve body 20 When the valve body 20 is used as the gas introduction valve 20A, such an elastic deformation member 36A is mounted on the outer periphery of the check valve 32B as shown in FIG. Is done.
- the valve body 20 when the valve body 20 is used as the gas exhaust valve 20 B, the valve body 20 is disposed upside down with the check valve 32 B and is fitted and mounted on the inner bottom surface of the fixed cylinder 21 (No. (See Fig. 17 and Fig. 18).
- the other parts are the same as in the above-described embodiment, and the description is omitted.
- valve body 20 when the valve body 20 is used as the gas introduction valve 2 OA and is not supplied from the outside to the inside of the gas container, such as an inert gas, the elasticity is increased. Due to the urging force of the deforming member 36 A, the check valve 32 B of the gas introduction valve 2 OA is pressed against the inner bottom surface of the fixed cylinder 21 via the sealing member 35 to close the ventilation port 23, A seal is formed (see Figure 15).
- gas flows from the outside of the substrate storage container to the gap 33 between the ventilation port 23 of the fixed cylinder 21 and the check valve 3 2B, the gap, the inner lid cylinder 37, and the filter 42 in this order. Flows into the substrate storage container via the
- the elastically deformable member 36 A of the gas exhaust valve 20 B connects the check valve 32 B to the opening rim of the inner lid cylinder 37. It is pressed against the part via the sealing member 35 to form a sealed state (see FIG. 17).
- the check valve 3 2 B of the gas exhaust valve 20 B is fixed by the pressure of the filled gas.
- the elastically deformable member 36 A is pressed in one direction to compress the elastically deformable member 36 A in the same direction, and the deformed check valve 32 B forms a gap 33 with the inner lid cylinder 37 to release the sealed state.
- gas is released from the inside of the substrate storage container to the gap between the holding cylinder 25, the filter 42, the inner lid cylinder 37, the check valve 32B and the inner lid cylinder 37.
- the pressure is reduced by connecting the exhaust nozzle 64 of the gas purging jig 60 to the gas exhaust valve 20B, the gas can be efficiently purged.
- the same operation and effects as those of the above embodiment can be expected, and further, since the guided body 34 and the guide body 41 are omitted, the configuration can be simplified. It is obvious. Further, since no metal parts are present in the pulp body 20, it is possible to prevent a small amount of metal ions from oozing out of the metal parts during storage or washing of the substrate storage container.
- FIG. 19 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- a nozzle tower 43 communicating with the valve body 20 is set up in an arbitrary through hole 4 in the container body 1. We are trying to establish.
- the nozzle tower 43 is basically formed in a hollow cylindrical shape using a predetermined resin such as, for example, polycarbonate, polyetherimide, polyester ether ketone, and cycloolefin polymer.
- a plurality of gas outlets 44 are vertically pierced at predetermined intervals on the peripheral wall facing the side of the semiconductor device. Supplied to.
- the area of the plurality of outlets 44 may be all the same, or may gradually increase from the bottom to the top.
- the other parts are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.
- the same operation and effect as those of the above embodiment can be expected. Further, since the gas flows from the plurality of outlets 44 toward the semiconductor wafer 18W, the inside of the container body 1 is introduced when the gas is introduced. Obviously, the stagnation portion can be eliminated and the purge time can be greatly reduced.
- FIG. 20 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- a deflecting plate 45 is erected near an arbitrary through-hole 4 in the container body 1 and The long piece portion 46 of 45 is opposed to the valve body 20 via a gap.
- the deflection plate 45 is basically formed in a substantially inverted L-shaped cross section using a predetermined resin such as polycarbonate, polyether imide, polyether ether ketone, or cycloolefin polymer. It functions to guide the gas from 0 in the semiconductor wafer W direction and to guide the gas in the substrate storage container to the valve body 20.
- the other parts are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. In this embodiment, the same operation and effect as those of the above embodiment can be expected. Further, since the deflection plate 45 controls the gas flow, the gas directly collides with the semiconductor wafer W stored in the lowermost stage, and Obviously, it is possible to effectively prevent the spraying of a single particle or the winding of the particle.
- FIGS. 21 and 22 show a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- the positive check valves of the respective valve bodies 20 are formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section.
- a check valve 32 C inserted into at least the holding cylinder 25 through a gap 33 serving as a flow path, and a check valve 3 2 C inserted into the bottomed cylindrical check valve 32 C
- the elastic deformation member 36A is omitted from the elastic bellows body 47 that deforms 2C.
- the bellows body 47 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape having flexibility and elasticity, and a plurality of ventilation holes 48 for ventilation are perforated in the peripheral wall at predetermined intervals. It is laminated on the check valve 32 C located between the lower peripheral wall of the inner lid cylinder 37. As shown in the drawing, the bellows body 47 has a check valve 32 C depending on whether the valve body 20 is used as a gas introduction valve 2 OA or as a gas exhaust valve 20 B. The up-down relationship is reversed. The other parts are the same as in the above-described embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.
- the bellows body 47 of the gas introduction valve 20 A is used. Presses the check valve 32 C against the inner bottom surface of the fixed cylinder 21 to close the ventilation port 23, and a sealed state is formed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent gas from flowing into the inside from the outside of the substrate storage container and leakage of gas from the inside of the substrate storage container to the outside.
- valve body 20 when used as the gas exhaust valve 20 B, the bellows body 47 presses the upper check valve 32 C against the lower part of the opening of the inner cover cylinder 37 to seal A state is formed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent gas from flowing into the inside from the outside of the substrate storage container and leakage of gas from the inside of the substrate storage container to the outside.
- a check valve 32 C that allows gas to flow at the time of deformation instead of forming the elastic check valve from a plurality of separate parts, Since it is composed of a bellows body 47 having a panel function, reduction of the number of parts can be expected, thereby simplifying the configuration, improving the assemblability, and facilitating the production management.
- FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 show a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- the positive check valves of the respective valve bodies 20 are connected to the holding cylinders 25 by flow passages.
- Elastic check valve 3 2D which is built in through a gap 33 which is a non-return valve 32 2D which is integrated with the check valve 32 D through a gap. 9, and the elastic deformation member 36A is omitted.
- the check valve 32D and the skirt body 49 examples include rubbers such as melamine rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, silicone rubber, and fluoro rubber, polyester-based thermoplastic elastomers, and various thermoplastic elastomers. .
- the check valve 32D is provided with a plurality of ventilation ports 50 for ventilation at predetermined intervals.
- the skirt body 49 is formed in the shape of a substantially disk or a column having a substantially concave cross section, and a thin skirt piece 51 having a paneling property is extended from the periphery thereof in a bendable manner. 5 1 is fitted and integrated with the peripheral surface of the check valve 32D. As shown in the drawing, this scart body 49 has a check valve 32 depending on whether the valve body 20 is used as a gas introduction valve 20A or as a gas exhaust valve 20B. The vertical relationship with D is reversed. The other parts are the same as in the above embodiment, and the description is omitted.
- the skirt body 4 of the gas introduction valve 2 OA is used. 9 presses the lower check valve 3 2D through the skirt piece 51 to the inner bottom surface of the fixed cylinder 21 to close the ventilation port 23, thereby forming a sealed state. Therefore, gas may flow in from the outside of the substrate container, Leakage of gas from the inside of the vessel to the outside is effectively prevented.
- the lower skirt body 49 is connected to the upper check valve 3 2 D via the skirt piece 5 1 and the inner lid cylinder 3. 7 is pressed against the lower part of the opening to form a sealed state. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent gas from flowing into the inside of the substrate storage container and leakage of gas from the inside of the substrate storage container to the outside.
- the flexible check valve is a check valve 32D that allows gas to flow when deformed, and a skit body 49 having a spring function is provided. Therefore, a reduction in the number of parts can be expected. Through this, simplification of the configuration, improvement in assemblability, and simplification of production management can be realized.
- the locking groove 8 is formed in the inner peripheral surface of the rim portion 7 of the container body 1, it can be omitted. In this case, the locking mechanism of the lid 10 that operates based on an external operation can be omitted. Also, if the shape of the check valve 32 in FIGS. 10 and 11 is changed, the mounting position of the elastically deformable member 36 can be changed without changing the direction of the check valve 32 upside down. Just use it. Further, a processing apparatus for supplying and discharging gas may be provided with a projection for opening and closing a valve, a suction hand, and the like. Next, an embodiment of the substrate storage container according to the present invention will be described together with a comparative example.
- a substrate storage container provided with a conventional valve body was prepared, and a retention time during which the substrate storage container could be maintained in a low oxygen state was measured.
- a pair of through-holes are drilled in the bottom of the container body, a pipe line for measurement is made to connect the pair of through-holes, and an oxygen concentration meter is installed in the middle of this pipe line to measure the oxygen concentration.
- the surroundings were sealed and nitrogen gas was supplied into the substrate container at a constant rate via an introduction valve.
- the oxygen concentration meter Toray Engineering Co., Ltd. having a measurement range of 0.1 ppm to 100 VOL% was used.
- the locking mechanism for valve attachment can be simplified, and even if it uses repeatedly, there exists an effect that a position shift of a valve does not arise.
- the purged gas can be retained for a relatively long time, and contaminants can be prevented from flowing from the outside to the inside of the container.
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