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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 23, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2001
Yukihiro Hyobu, Tokyo, JP;
Chiaki Matsutori, Nishigoushi-machi, JP;
Tadahiro Obayashi, Yamaga, JP;
Kakizaki Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The present invention provides a lid unit for closing a container body used to transport thin-plates such as semiconductor wafers or the like accommodated therein. Simplified attaching/detaching mechanisms are provided at the centers of the respective sides of the lid unit. The attaching/detaching mechanism includes a locking plate, for locking within a second recess, a lid receiving portion of the container body and a drive-out member for raising and locking the locking plate. A locking arm for fixing the drive-out member is provided on its leading side in the direction of engaging rotation. A supporting rail for guiding the raising and locking/unlocking movement of the locking plate is provided on the drive-out member. The locking plate is mounted for pivoting and sliding movement, and is provided with a holding claw for engagement within a second recess at the distal end thereof.