WO2015083609A1 - 搬送装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a transport device.
- Patent Document 1 proposes an apparatus that transports a plate-shaped member in a non-contact manner using Bernoulli's theorem.
- a fluid is supplied into a cylindrical chamber opened on the lower surface of the device to generate a swirling flow, and the plate-like member is sucked by the negative pressure at the center of the swirling flow, while the fluid flowing out of the circular chamber is used.
- Patent Document 1 also proposes using a liquid as a fluid.
- a plate-like member when a plate-like member is conveyed by a conveying device that generates a negative pressure between the object to be conveyed by discharging liquid and holds the object to be conveyed, It aims at preventing falling by the weight of the liquid which accumulates on it.
- the present invention relates to a transport device for transporting a plate-shaped member, which is a plate-shaped base and a plurality of liquid discharge devices provided on the base, each of which is disposed between the member by discharging liquid.
- a plurality of liquid ejection devices that generate negative pressure and hold the member, and each of the plurality of liquid ejection devices is formed in a columnar body, a flat end surface that is formed on the body and faces the member, A recess formed in the end surface; and one or more liquid passages for discharging liquid into the recess at a peripheral edge of the recess, the one or more liquid passages flowing out of the recess and along the end surface
- the angle between the direction of the flowing liquid and the direction from the center of gravity of the member toward the position facing the liquid ejection device in the member is 90 degrees or less, and each of the plurality of liquid ejection devices is The concave A plurality of liquid ejection devices as a mechanism for generating a negative pressure between the transport device and
- two or more liquid ejection devices among the plurality of liquid ejection devices are arranged on a circumference of the same circle in the base, and one or more liquid ejection devices among the plurality of liquid ejection devices are
- the base may be arranged at the center of the circle.
- a plate-like member when a plate-like member is conveyed by a conveying device that generates a negative pressure between the object to be conveyed by discharging liquid and holds the object to be conveyed, However, it can prevent falling by the weight of the liquid which accumulates on it.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a transport device 10.
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a swirl flow forming body 2.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the direction of the liquid which flows out from each swirl flow formation body 2 provided in the conveying apparatus 10.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a transport device 20.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of a swirl flow forming body 2.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 9. It is a figure which shows an example of the bottom face of 10 A of conveying apparatuses.
- FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. 11. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the radiation flow formation body 6.
- FIG. It is a bottom view of the radiation flow formation body 6.
- FIG. It is the GG sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is a bottom view showing an example of a swirl flow forming body 2A.
- It is the HH sectional view taken on the line of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the direction of the liquid which flows out from each swirl flow formation body 2B provided in the conveying apparatus 10B.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a transport apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 1A is a bottom view of the transport apparatus 10, and FIG. 1B is a side view of the transport apparatus 10.
- the transport device 10 is a device for holding and transporting a plate-shaped member such as a semiconductor wafer or a glass substrate. As shown in FIG. 1, the transfer device 10 includes a base 1, 12 swirl flow forming bodies 2, 12 friction members 3, and 6 holes 4.
- the substrate 1 has a disc shape.
- the material of the base 1 is, for example, an aluminum alloy.
- Each of the twelve swirling flow forming bodies 2 has a cylindrical shape, and is one surface of the substrate 1 (specifically, a surface facing the plate-like member W as a transported object) (hereinafter referred to as “bottom surface”). ).
- the twelve swirling flow forming bodies 2 are arranged on the circumference of the same circle on the bottom surface.
- the twelve swirling flow forming bodies 2 are arranged at equal intervals along the outer periphery of the base body 1.
- Each swirl flow forming body 2 generates a negative pressure with respect to the plate-like member W, which is an object to be conveyed, by discharging a liquid such as pure water or carbonated water, and holds the plate-like member W It is.
- the material of each swirl flow forming body 2 is, for example, an aluminum alloy.
- Each swirl flow forming body 2 is an example of the “liquid ejection device” according to the present invention.
- the conveying device 10 includes only twelve swirling flow forming bodies 2 as a mechanism for generating a negative pressure with the plate-like member W.
- the twelve friction members 3 each have a cylindrical shape and are provided on the bottom surface of the base 1.
- the twelve friction members 3 are arranged at equal intervals on the circumference of the same circle on which the swirl flow forming body 2 is arranged on the bottom surface.
- One friction member 3 is arranged between the two swirl flow forming bodies 2.
- Each friction member 3 is a member that contacts the surface of the plate-like member W that is a transported object and prevents the plate-like member W from moving due to a frictional force generated between the friction member 3 and the surface.
- the material of each friction member 3 is, for example, fluororubber.
- the six holes 4 are substantially rounded rectangular through holes provided in the base body 1.
- the six holes 4 are arranged at equal intervals on the circumference of the same circle in the base 1.
- the circle in which the hole 4 is arranged on the circumference is concentric with the circle in which the swirl flow forming body 2 is arranged on the circumference.
- the hole 4 is disposed closer to the center of the surface of the
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.
- the base 1 includes a supply port 11, three communication passages 12, and an annular passage 13.
- the supply port 11 has a circular shape and is provided at the center of the upper surface (that is, the surface opposite to the bottom surface) of the substrate 1.
- the supply port 11 is connected to a liquid supply device (not shown) via a tube, and the liquid is supplied into the substrate 1 via the supply port 11.
- the three communication passages 12 are provided inside the base body 1 and extend linearly in the radial direction of the bottom surface or top surface of the base body 1.
- the three communication passages 12 are arranged on the same plane so that the adjacent communication passages 12 form an angle of approximately 60 degrees.
- Each communication path 12 communicates with the annular path 13 at both ends thereof.
- Each communication path 12 supplies the liquid supplied into the substrate 1 through the supply port 11 to the annular path 13.
- the annular passage 13 is provided inside the base body 1 and is disposed on the circumference of the same circle where the swirl flow forming body 2 is disposed.
- the annular passage 13 supplies the liquid supplied from the communication passage 12 to each swirl flow forming body 2.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of the swirl flow forming body 2.
- the swirl flow forming body 2 includes a main body 21, a concave portion 22, an end surface 23, an ejection port 24, and an inclined surface 25.
- the main body 21 has a cylindrical shape.
- the end surface 23 is formed in a flat shape on one surface of the main body 21 (specifically, a surface facing the plate-like member W that is a transported object) (hereinafter referred to as “bottom surface”).
- the recess 22 has a cylindrical shape and is formed on the end surface 23.
- the recess 22 is formed coaxially with the main body 21.
- the jet port 24 is formed on the inner peripheral side surface of the main body 21 facing the recess 22.
- the liquid supplied to the swirl flow forming body 2 is discharged into the concave portion 22 through the jet port 24.
- the inclined surface 25 is formed in the opening of the recess 22.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG.
- the swirl flow forming body 2 further includes an introduction port 26, an annular passage 27, a communication passage 28, and an introduction passage 29.
- the introduction port 26 has a circular shape and is provided at the center of the upper surface of the main body 21 (that is, the surface opposite to the bottom surface).
- the introduction port 26 communicates with the annular passage 13, and the liquid is supplied into the main body 21 through the introduction port 26.
- the annular passage 27 has a cylindrical shape and is formed inside the main body 21 so as to surround the recess 22.
- the annular passage 27 is formed coaxially with the recess 22.
- the annular passage 27 supplies the liquid supplied from the communication passage 28 to the introduction passage 29.
- the communication path 28 is provided inside the main body 21 and extends linearly in the radial direction of the bottom surface or top surface of the main body 21.
- the communication passage 28 communicates with the annular passage 27 at both ends thereof.
- the communication passage 28 supplies the liquid supplied into the main body 21 through the inlet 26 to the annular passage 27.
- the introduction path 29 discharges liquid into the concave portion 22 through the ejection port 24 at the peripheral edge portion of the concave portion 22.
- the introduction path 29 is formed so as to be substantially parallel to the end surface 23 and to extend in a tangential direction with respect to the outer periphery of the recess 22, one end thereof communicating with the annular passage 27, and the other end being a jet outlet. Communicate with 24.
- the introduction path 29 is an example of the “liquid passage” according to the present invention.
- the swirl flow forming body 2 includes only the introduction path 29 as a structure for discharging the liquid into the recess 22 at the peripheral edge of the recess 22.
- the liquid When the liquid is supplied to the swirl flow forming body 2 described above through the inlet 26, the liquid passes through the communication passage 28, the annular passage 27, and the introduction passage 29 from the jet outlet 24 into the recess 22. Discharged.
- the liquid discharged to the recess 22 is rectified as a swirl flow in the recess 22, and then flows out from the opening of the recess 22.
- an external fluid for example, air or water
- the plate-like member W is pressed by the surrounding fluid and pulled toward the end face 23 side.
- the amount of liquid flowing out from the recessed portion 22 is limited, the speed of the liquid discharged from the ejection port 24 into the recessed portion 22 is reduced, and swirling The pressure in the flow center increases.
- the plate-like member W is not in contact with the end surface 23, and a certain distance is maintained between the plate-like member W and the end surface 23.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the direction of the liquid flowing out from each swirl flow forming body 2 provided in the transport device 10. Specifically, it is a diagram illustrating an example of the direction of liquid flowing out from the opening of the recess 22 of each swirl flow forming body 2.
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a portion R in FIG. 7 and 8, the alternate long and short dash line indicates the introduction path 29.
- the solid line arrow indicates the outflow direction of the liquid.
- a two-dot chain line arrow is an arrow extending in the radial direction from the center of gravity G of the plate-like member W, and intersects the central axis of the swirling flow forming body 2 (or the central axis of the swirling flow formed in the recess 22). It is an arrow.
- the plate-like member W is arranged so as to be concentric with a circle on which 12 swirl flow forming bodies 2 are arranged.
- the introduction path 29 of the swirling flow forming body 2 is based on the direction of the liquid flowing out from the recess 22 and flowing along the end surface 23 and the center of gravity G of the plate-like member W. Angle formed by a direction (specifically, a direction passing through the center of gravity G of the plate-like member W and intersecting the central axis of the swirling flow forming body 2) toward the position facing the swirling flow forming body 2 in FIG. , The smaller corner) is approximately 45 degrees.
- the introduction path 29 of the swirling flow forming body 2 has the direction of the liquid flowing out from the inside of the recess 22 and flowing along the end face 23 and the center of the circle on which the twelve swirling flow forming bodies 2 are arranged.
- the liquid discharged from the swirling flow forming body 2 flows toward the outer edge of the plate-like member W in this way, the liquid is easily discharged out of the outer edge of the plate-like member W. Further, by forming a liquid flow toward the outer edge of the plate-like member W, the fluid discharged to the central portion of the plate-like member W can be easily discharged out of the outer edge of the plate-like member W. As a result, it is difficult for the liquid to accumulate on the plate-like member W. Therefore, according to the conveying apparatus 10, it is prevented that the plate-shaped member W conveyed by the said apparatus falls by the weight of the liquid collected on it.
- the direction of the liquid flowing out from the inside of the recess 22 and flowing along the end face 23 is determined by the diameter and depth of the recess 22 and the flow velocity of the fluid.
- the liquid flows out at an angle of about 45 degrees with respect to the introduction path 29.
- the direction of the liquid flowing out from the recess 22 and flowing along the end face 23 is, for example, a composite vector of fluid.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the transport device 20 according to the present modification. Specifically, FIG. 9A is a bottom view of the transfer device 20, and FIG. 9B is a side view of the transfer device 20.
- the transfer device 20 is a device for holding and transferring a plate-like member such as a semiconductor wafer or a glass substrate. As shown in FIG. 9, the transport device 20 includes a base body 5, ten swirling flow forming bodies 2, and twelve friction members 3 ⁇ / b> A.
- the base 5 is a bifurcated fork-shaped plate member, and includes a rectangular gripping portion 54 and two arm portions 55 branched from the gripping portion 54.
- the material of the base 5 is, for example, an aluminum alloy.
- the ten swirling flow forming bodies 2 are formed on one surface of the two arm portions 55 constituting the base body 5 (specifically, a surface facing the plate-like member W that is a transported object) (hereinafter referred to as “bottom surface”). .).
- the ten swirling flow forming bodies 2 are arranged on the circumference of the same circle in the two arm portions 55. Five swirl flow forming bodies 2 are arranged at equal intervals for each arm portion 55.
- the twelve friction members 3 ⁇ / b> A are plate-like members and are provided on the bottom surfaces of the two arm portions 55.
- the twelve friction members 3A are arranged on the circumference of the same circle on which the swirl flow forming body 2 is arranged. In each arm part 55, it arrange
- Each friction member 3 ⁇ / b> A comes into contact with the surface of the plate-like member W that is the object to be conveyed, and prevents the plate-like member W from moving due to the frictional force generated between the friction members 3 ⁇ / b> A.
- the material of each friction member 3A is, for example, fluororubber.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG.
- the base 5 includes a supply port 51, a C-shaped passage 52, and a communication passage 53.
- the supply port 51 has a circular shape and is provided on the upper surface (that is, the surface opposite to the bottom surface) of the grip portion 54.
- the supply port 51 is connected to a liquid supply device (not shown) via a tube, and the liquid is supplied into the substrate 5 via the supply port 51.
- the communication path 53 is provided inside the grip portion 54 and extends linearly along the longitudinal direction of the grip portion 54. One end of the communication path 53 communicates with the supply port 51, and the other end communicates with the C-shaped path 52.
- the C-shaped passage 52 is provided inside the grip portion 54 and the two arm portions 55.
- the C-shaped passage 52 is arranged on the circumference of the same circle where the swirl flow forming body 2 is arranged.
- the C-shaped passage 52 supplies the liquid supplied from the communication passage 53 to each swirl flow forming body 2.
- the introduction path 29 of the swirling flow forming body 2 has a swirling flow forming body 2 in the member from the direction of the liquid flowing out from the recess 22 and flowing along the end surface 23 and the center of gravity of the plate-like member W. It is arranged so that the angle (however, the smaller angle) formed by the direction toward the position opposite to is approximately 45 degrees.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the bottom surface of the transport apparatus 10A according to the present modification. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. As illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12, the transport apparatus 10 ⁇ / b> A further includes a radiation flow forming body 6 as compared with the transport apparatus 10.
- the radial flow forming body 6 is provided on the bottom surface of the substrate 1.
- the radial flow forming body 6 is arranged at the center of a circle on the bottom surface where the twelve swirling flow forming bodies 2 are arranged on the circumference thereof.
- the radiant flow forming body 6 is a device that holds the plate-like member W by generating a negative pressure with the plate-like member W that is a transported object by discharging a liquid.
- the radial flow forming body 6 is a device that prevents liquid from accumulating at the upper center of the plate-like member W by discharging the liquid radially at the bottom center of the substrate 1. As shown in FIG. 12, the radiant flow former 6 is supplied with liquid via the communication path 12.
- This radiant flow forming body 6 is an example of the “liquid ejecting apparatus” according to the present invention.
- the transport apparatus 10A includes only twelve swirl flow forming bodies 2 and a radiant flow forming body 6 as a mechanism for generating a negative pressure with the plate-like member W.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of the radiation flow forming body 6.
- the radial flow forming body 6 includes a main body 61, an annular recess 62, an end surface 63, an opposing surface 64, and an inclined surface 65.
- the main body 61 has a cylindrical shape.
- the end surface 63 is formed in a flat shape on one surface of the main body 61 (specifically, the surface facing the plate-like member W that is a transported object) (hereinafter referred to as “bottom surface”).
- the annular recess 62 is formed in the end surface 63.
- the annular recess 62 is formed concentrically with the outer periphery of the main body 61.
- the facing surface 64 is formed flat on the bottom surface of the main body 61.
- the facing surface 64 is a surface that is surrounded by the annular recess 62 and faces the plate-like member W that is a transported object.
- the facing surface 64 is formed on the bottom surface of the main body 61 so as to be recessed with respect to the end surface 63.
- the inclined surface 65 is formed at the opening (specifically, the outer peripheral edge) of the annular recess 62.
- FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the radiation flow forming body 6.
- 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG of FIG.
- the radial flow forming body 6 further includes six nozzle holes 66, an introduction port 67, an introduction path 68, an annular path 69, and a communication path 70.
- the introduction port 67 has a circular shape and is provided at the center of the upper surface of the main body 61 (that is, the surface opposite to the bottom surface).
- the introduction port 67 communicates with the introduction path 68, and the liquid is supplied into the main body 61 through the introduction port 67.
- the introduction path 68 is provided inside the main body 61 and extends linearly along the central axis of the main body 61.
- One end of the introduction path 68 communicates with the introduction port 67 and the other end communicates with the communication path 70.
- the introduction path 68 supplies the liquid supplied into the main body 61 via the introduction port 67 to the communication path 70.
- the communication passage 70 is provided inside the main body 61 and extends linearly in the radial direction of the annular passage 69.
- the communication passage 70 communicates with the introduction path 68 at the axial center portion thereof, and communicates with the annular passage 69 at both ends thereof.
- the communication passage 70 supplies the liquid supplied from the introduction passage 68 to the annular passage 69.
- the annular passage 69 has a cylindrical shape and is provided inside the main body 61.
- the annular passage 69 is formed coaxially with the main body 61.
- the annular passage 69 supplies the liquid supplied from the communication passage 70 to the nozzle hole 66.
- Each of the six nozzle holes 66 discharges liquid into the annular recess 62 at the peripheral edge of the annular recess 62.
- each nozzle hole 66 is formed so as to be substantially parallel to the end surface 63 or the opposing surface 64 and to extend linearly in the radial direction of the bottom surface or the top surface of the main body 61, and one end thereof is an annular passage 69. The other end communicates with the annular recess 62.
- the six nozzle holes 66 are arranged on the same plane so that the adjacent nozzle holes 66 form an angle of approximately 45 degrees.
- Each nozzle hole 66 is an example of the “liquid passage” according to the present invention.
- the liquid When the liquid is supplied to the radiant flow forming body 6 through the introduction port 67, the liquid passes through the introduction path 68, the communication path 70, and the annular path 69 from the nozzle hole 66 into the annular recess 62. Discharged.
- the liquid discharged to the annular recess 62 flows out from the opening of the annular recess 62.
- an external fluid for example, air or water
- the plate-like member W is pressed by the surrounding fluid and pulled toward the end face 63 side.
- the distance between the end face 63 and the plate-like member W approaches, the amount of liquid flowing out from the annular recess 62 is limited, and the speed of the liquid discharged from the nozzle hole 66 into the annular recess 62 is decreased. , The pressure in the space increases.
- the plate-like member W does not come into contact with the end surface 63, and a certain distance is maintained between the plate-like member W and the end surface 63.
- the liquid is more unlikely to accumulate on the plate-like member W by being discharged radially by the radial flow forming body 6 disposed at the center of the bottom surface of the substrate 1.
- the number, configuration (particularly, the number of nozzle holes 66 and the configuration of the liquid flow path in the main body 61) and arrangement of the radiation flow forming bodies 6 are not limited to the example shown in this modification. These may be determined according to the size, shape, and material of the plate-like member W conveyed by the conveying device 10A. Further, instead of the radiant flow forming body 6, the swirling flow forming body 2 may be arranged at the center of the bottom surface of the substrate 1. Alternatively, a non-contact chuck provided with a known electric fan may be disposed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-138948).
- a swirl flow forming body in which a plurality of well-known concave portions are connected may be arranged (see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-324382). Further, when the diameter of the plate-like member W is small, only the swirl flow forming body in which the radial flow forming body 6 or the plurality of recesses are connected is provided on the base 1 of the transport device 10, and the swirl flow forming body 2 is provided. It is good also as a structure which does not provide.
- FIG. 16 is a bottom view showing an example of a swirl flow forming body 2A according to this modification. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line HH in FIG.
- the swirling flow forming body 2 ⁇ / b> A further includes a convex portion 30 as compared with the swirling flow forming body 2.
- the convex part 30 has a cylindrical shape and is formed to extend from the bottom part of the concave part 22.
- the convex portion 30 is formed coaxially with the main body 21 or the concave portion 22.
- the upper surface of the convex portion 30 (specifically, the surface facing the plate-like member W that is the conveyed object) is formed so as to be recessed with respect to the end surface 23.
- the convex portion 30 forms a liquid flow path between the outer peripheral side surface and the inner peripheral side surface of the main body 21, and the liquid discharged into the concave portion 22 forms a swirl flow by flowing through the liquid flow channel. .
- the upper surface of the convex portion 30 may be formed on the same plane as the end surface 23. Moreover, the edge part of the upper surface of the convex part 30 may be chamfered.
- the configuration of the substrate 1 of the transfer device 10 (particularly, the configuration of the liquid flow path in the substrate 1) is not limited to the example shown in the above embodiment. Further, the number, shape, and arrangement of the friction members 3 and the holes 4 provided in the base body 1 of the transport apparatus 10 are not limited to the examples shown in the above embodiment. These elements may be determined according to the size, shape, and material of the plate-like member W conveyed by the conveying device 10. The friction member 3 and the hole 4 may not be provided in the base 1 of the transport device 10 in the first place.
- the plate-like member W transported by the transport device 10 is rotated by the flow of the liquid discharged from the swirl flow forming body 2, and the centrifugal force causes The liquid on the plate member W is easily discharged out of the outer edge.
- a known centering guide may be installed on the base 1 in order to position the plate-like member W (for example, JP-A-2005-51260). No. publication).
- a device for sucking the liquid on the plate-like member W may be provided on the bottom surface of the base 1 of the transport device 10.
- twelve swirling flow forming bodies 2 are arranged at the center of a circle arranged on the circumference thereof.
- the number, configuration, and arrangement of the swirl flow forming bodies 2 provided on the substrate 1 of the transport apparatus 10 are not limited to the examples shown in the above embodiments. These elements may be determined according to the size, shape, and material of the plate-like member W conveyed by the conveying device 10.
- the number of swirl flow forming bodies 2 may be less than 12 or 13 or more.
- the swirl flow forming bodies 2 may be arranged in two or more rows along the outer periphery of the base body 1.
- the rotational direction of the swirl flow formed by each swirl flow forming body 2 may be different.
- the shape of the main body 21 of the swirl flow forming body 2 is not limited to a cylinder, and may be a prism or an elliptic cylinder. Further, regarding the configuration of the liquid flow path formed in the main body 21 of the swirl flow forming body 2, the introduction port 26 and the introduction path 29 are directly connected to each other by a single passage without providing the annular passage 27 and the communication passage 28. You may make it connect.
- the inclined surface 25 may not be provided (that is, the end portion of the end surface 23 may not be chamfered).
- the fluid discharged from some of the swirling flow forming bodies 2 may be a gas such as air.
- the formed angle is not limited to approximately 45 degrees. This angle should just be 90 degrees or less.
- the direction of the liquid flowing out from the concave portion 22 of the swirling flow forming body 2 and flowing along the end face 23 and the central portion of the circle where the twelve swirling flow forming bodies 2 are arranged on the circumference thereof are introduced.
- the angle formed by the direction toward the swirl flow forming body 2 including the path 29 is not limited to approximately 45 degrees, and may be 90 degrees or less.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the direction of the liquid flowing out from each swirl flow forming body 2B in the transport apparatus 10B including the swirl flow forming body 2B having two introduction paths 29. Also in the example shown in the figure, the direction of the liquid flowing out from the recess 22 of the swirling flow forming body 2 and flowing along the end surface 23 and the center of gravity of the plate-like member W are opposed to the swirling flow forming body 2 in the member. The angle formed by the direction toward the position is set to 90 degrees or less.
- the fluid discharged from some of the introduction paths 29 may be a gas such as air.
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1.実施形態
図1は、本発明の一実施形態に係る搬送装置10の構成の一例を示す図である。具体的には、図1(a)は、搬送装置10の底面図であり、図1(b)は、搬送装置10の側面図である。この搬送装置10は、半導体ウェハやガラス基板等の板状の部材を保持して搬送するための装置である。搬送装置10は、図1に示されるように、基体1と、12個の旋回流形成体2と、12個の摩擦部材3と、6個の孔部4とを備えている。
上記の実施形態は、以下のように変形してもよい。また、以下の2以上の変形例は、互いに組み合わせてもよい。
上記の実施形態において、搬送装置10の形状は変更されてもよい。図9は、本変形例に係る搬送装置20の構成の一例を示す図である。具体的には、図9(a)は、搬送装置20の底面図であり、図9(b)は、搬送装置20の側面図である。搬送装置20は、半導体ウェハやガラス基板等の板状の部材を保持して搬送するための装置である。搬送装置20は、図9に示されるように、基体5と、10個の旋回流形成体2と、12個の摩擦部材3Aとを備えている。
上記の実施形態に係る搬送装置10に、旋回流形成体2から吐出された液体が板状部材Wの外縁の外に排出され易くするための装置をさらに取り付けてもよい。図11は、本変形例に係る搬送装置10Aの底面の一例を示す図である。図12は、図11のF-F線断面図である。図11及び図12に示されるように、搬送装置10Aは、搬送装置10と比較して、放射流形成体6をさらに備えている。
上記の実施形態において、旋回流形成体2の形状は変更されてもよい。図16は、本変形例に係る旋回流形成体2Aの一例を示す底面図である。図17は、図16のH-H線断面図である。図16及び図17に示されるように、旋回流形成体2Aは、旋回流形成体2と比較して、凸部30をさらに備えている。凸部30は、円柱形状を有し、凹部22の底部から延びるように形成される。凸部30は、本体21又は凹部22と同軸に形成される。凸部30の上面(具体的には、被搬送物たる板状部材Wと対向する面)は、端面23に対して窪むように形成される。凸部30は、その外周側面と、本体21の内周側面との間に液体流路を形成し、凹部22内に吐出された液体は、この液体流路を流れることにより旋回流を形成する。
上記の搬送装置10の基体1の構成(特に、基体1内の液体流路の構成)は、上記の実施形態に示される例に限られない。また、搬送装置10の基体1に設けられる摩擦部材3及び孔部4の数、形状及び配置は、上記の実施形態に示される例に限られない。これらの要素は、搬送装置10により搬送される板状部材Wのサイズ、形状及び材質に応じて決定されてよい。摩擦部材3及び孔部4は、そもそも搬送装置10の基体1に設けられなくてもよい。摩擦部材3が搬送装置10の基体1に設けられない場合、搬送装置10により搬送される板状部材Wは、旋回流形成体2より吐出される液体の流れに回転させられ、その遠心力により板状部材W上の液体はその外縁の外に排出され易くなる。摩擦部材3が搬送装置10の基体1に設けられない場合、基体1には、板状部材Wの位置決めをするために、周知のセンタリングガイドが設置されてもよい(例えば、特開2005-51260号公報参照)。また、上記の実施形態において、搬送装置10の基体1の底面に、板状部材W上の液体を吸引するための装置を設けてもよい。この装置は、例えば、当該底面において、12個の旋回流形成体2がその周上に配置される円の中央部に配置される。
上記の搬送装置10の基体1に設けられる旋回流形成体2の数、構成及び配置は、上記の実施形態に示される例に限られない。これらの要素は、搬送装置10により搬送される板状部材Wのサイズ、形状及び材質に応じて決定されてよい。例えば、旋回流形成体2の数は12個未満でも13個以上でもよい。また、旋回流形成体2は、基体1の外周に沿って2列以上並べられてもよい。また、各旋回流形成体2で形成される旋回流の回転方向はそれぞれ異なっていてもよい。また、旋回流形成体2の本体21の形状は、円柱に限られず角柱や楕円柱でもよい。また、旋回流形成体2の本体21内に形成される液体流路の構成については、環状通路27連通路28とを設けずに、導入口26と導入路29とを直接一本の通路で接続するようにしてもよい。また、傾斜面25は設けなくてもよい(すなわち、端面23の端部は面取りしなくてもよい)。また、一部の旋回流形成体2から吐出される流体を空気等の気体としてもよい。
上記の実施形態において、旋回流形成体2に代えて、変形例2に記載の放射流形成体6、又は周知の電動ファンを備えた非接触チャック(例えば、特開2011-138948号公報参照)を、搬送装置10の底面に配置してもよい。
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- 板状の部材を搬送する搬送装置であって、
板状の基体と、
前記基体に設けられる複数の液体吐出装置であって、それぞれ液体を吐出することにより前記部材との間に負圧を発生させて前記部材を保持する複数の液体吐出装置と
を備え、
前記複数の液体吐出装置はそれぞれ、
柱状の本体と、
前記本体に形成され、前記部材に臨む平坦状の端面と、
前記端面に形成される凹部と、
前記凹部の周縁部において当該凹部内に液体を吐出する1以上の液体通路と
を備え、
前記1以上の液体通路は、前記凹部内から流出し前記端面に沿って流れる液体の方向と、前記部材の重心から、前記部材において前記液体吐出装置に対向する位置に向かう方向とがなす角が90度以下となるように配置され、
前記複数の液体吐出装置はそれぞれ、前記凹部の周縁部において当該凹部内に液体を吐出する構造として前記1以上の液体通路のみを備え、
前記搬送装置は、前記部材との間に負圧を発生させるための機構として前記複数の液体吐出装置のみを備える
ことを特徴とする搬送装置。 - 前記複数の液体吐出装置のうち2以上の液体吐出装置は、前記基体において同一の円の周上に配置され、
前記複数の液体吐出装置のうち1以上の液体吐出装置は、前記基体において前記円の中央部に配置される
ことを特徴とする請求項1に記載の搬送装置。
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