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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 19, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2014
GT Crystal Systems, Llc, Salem, MA (US);
David F. Broyer, Kingston, NH (US);
Hui Zhang, Nashua, NH (US);
Ning Duanmu, Nashua, NH (US);
Ian T. Witting, Goffstown, NH (US);
GTAT Corporation, Merrimack, NH (US);
Abstract
According to the disclosed embodiments, an advanced crucible support system is described that allows for greater heat flow to and from the bottom of a crucible, preferably while also preventing excessive heat from reaching a heat exchanger. In particular, a support base is described that includes one or more vents enabling improved heat flow throughout the system. Also, according to one or more additional embodiments, the functionality of the crucible support is adapted to be leveraged by a crucible manipulating device. For example, the support plate may have a plurality of slots for insertion of a 'lifting arm', such that the entire support plate assembly, as well as the crucible itself while on the support assembly, may be lifted and transported as a single unit.