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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2005
Yukihiro Hyobu, Tokyo, JP;
Chiaki Matsutori, Nishigoushi-machi, JP;
Tadahiro Obayashi, Yamaga, JP;
Miraial Co., Ltd., , JP;
Abstract
The present invention provides a lid unit for closing the container bodythat is transported with thin-plates such as semiconductor wafers or the like accommodated therein. Simplified attaching/detaching mechanismsfor the production line are provided at the centers of the respective sides opposing with respect to each other. The simplified attaching/detaching mechanismfor the production line includes a locking platefor locking the second fitted portionand a drive-out memberfor allowing the drive-out memberto rise and set by being engaged with the locking plate. A locking armfor fixing the drive-out memberis provided on the drive-out memberat the end in the direction of rotation. A supporting railfor controlling the rising and setting movement of the locking plateis provided on the drive-out member. The locking plateis supported pivotally and slidably, and is provided with a holding clawfor engaging the second fitted portionat the distal end thereof. The thin-plate holding containeris used for transportation when the lid unitfor transportation is attached on the container body, and is used for the production line when the lid bodyfor the production line is attached thereon.