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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2008
Anthony C. Bonora, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Michael Krolak, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Roger G. Hine, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Anthony C. Bonora, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Michael Krolak, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Roger G. Hine, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Muratec Automation Co., Ltd., Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
A conveyor and conveyor system is defined for moving a container used to hold semiconductor wafers. The conveyor includes a first belt having a first support surface for movably supporting the container and a second belt having a second support surface for movably supporting the container. The first belt and the second belt each have a raised guide. The conveyor further includes a drive assembly for moving at least the first belt and causing the container to move over the first and second belts when placed on the first and second support surfaces. Methods for making the conveyor and operating the conveyor are also defined herein.