Keyboard stand for input devices in semiconductor equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a keyboard stand for an input device of semiconductor equipment, and provides a keyboard stand for an input device of semiconductor equipment characterized by comprising: a base plate having a mounting surface formed on its upper surface for mounting a keyboard; a first magnet installed on one side of the mounting surface corresponding to the front end side of the bottom surface of the keyboard that is close to the user; a second magnet installed on one side of the bottom surface of the keyboard corresponding to the first magnet; and a stopper part installed on one side of the base plate, having an entry groove formed on one side for the rear end of the keyboard to enter, and supporting the rear end of the keyboard that has entered the entry groove. According to the present invention as described above, the mounting and dismounting of the keyboard can be performed quickly and easily, which not only significantly reduces the time required for battery replacement but also has the effect of ensuring a stable mounting state for the keyboard.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a keyboard stand for an input device of semiconductor equipment, and more specifically, to a keyboard stand for an input device of semiconductor equipment that allows the keyboard to be mounted and dismounted quickly and easily, thereby significantly reducing the time required for battery replacement work, as well as ensuring a stable mounting state of the keyboard. Background Technology

[0003] The semiconductor manufacturing process consists of multiple stages, including wafer exposure, etching, deposition, ion implantation, photolithography, inspection, and packaging. These processes require high precision, and even minute errors that may occur during the process directly affect the quality and yield of semiconductor devices.

[0004] Accordingly, semiconductor equipment is equipped with an automated system to maintain high precision, along with input devices that require direct operator intervention.

[0005] Input devices for semiconductor equipment serve the roles of controlling equipment operation, setting process conditions, and inputting data in real time. These devices include touchscreens, mice, trackballs, and keyboards; among these, keyboards are widely used in the field due to their advantages of intuitive and fast command input and a low probability of malfunction.

[0006] The aforementioned keyboard is typically installed on a stand provided on one side of semiconductor equipment so that it can be stably mounted while allowing the operator to input immediate commands as needed.

[0007] At this time, if the stand is subjected to impact due to external environmental factors such as moving workers, the keyboard mounted on the stand may become dislodged or even fall; therefore, some have used connecting members such as bolts to screw the keyboard onto the stand.

[0008] However, due to the nature of keyboards used in industrial equipment, batteries need to be replaced frequently. This requires the keyboard to be detached from the stand and reassembled every time, making the process very cumbersome and time-consuming, which lowers work efficiency. Prior art literature

[0010] Korean Patent Publication No. 2006-0113193 'Etching equipment for manufacturing semiconductor devices' The problem to be solved

[0011] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a keyboard stand for an input device of semiconductor equipment that allows for quick and easy mounting and dismounting of the keyboard, thereby significantly reducing the time required for battery replacement and ensuring a stable mounting state of the keyboard. means of solving the problem

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose, a keyboard holder for an input device of a semiconductor equipment used to control semiconductor equipment is provided, comprising: a base plate having a mounting surface formed on its upper surface for mounting a keyboard; a first magnet installed on one side of the mounting surface corresponding to the front end side of the bottom surface of the keyboard that is close to the user; a second magnet installed on one side of the bottom surface of the keyboard corresponding to the first magnet; and a stopper part installed on one side of the base plate, having an entry groove formed on one side for the rear end of the keyboard to enter, and supporting the rear end of the keyboard that has entered the entry groove.

[0014] In addition, the stopper part preferably comprises an entry groove formed on one side into which the rear end of the keyboard enters, a support body that supports the rear end of the keyboard, a ball body that is freely rotatable installed on one side of the support body corresponding to the upper surface of the rear end of the keyboard, and an elastic member interposed between the inner surface of the support body and the ball body to provide downward elastic force to the ball body.

[0015] Additionally, it may further include a third magnet installed on one side of the inner surface of the stopper part corresponding to one side of the upper surface of the rear end of the keyboard, and a fourth magnet installed on one side of the upper surface of the rear end of the keyboard corresponding to the third magnet and having the same polarity as the third magnet.

[0016] In addition, it is preferable that the stopper part has a support groove formed on one side of the inner surface that corresponds to the two vertices of the rear end of the keyboard.

[0017] In addition, it may further include a fall prevention ridge that extends upward from one side of the base plate corresponding to the front end of the keyboard seated on the seating surface, thereby supporting the front end of the keyboard. Effects of the invention

[0019] According to the present invention as described above, the mounting and dismounting of the keyboard can be performed quickly and easily, which not only significantly reduces the time required for battery replacement but also has the effect of ensuring a stable mounting state for the keyboard. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a keyboard stand for an input device of semiconductor equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a keyboard stand for an input device of a semiconductor equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a keyboard stand for an input device of a semiconductor equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating the state of inserting the rear end of a keyboard into the inside of a stopper part according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a ball body according to an embodiment of the present invention supports one side of the upper surface of a keyboard. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention is placed on a mounting surface. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a keyboard stand for an input device of a semiconductor equipment according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state in which mutual repulsion occurs between a third magnet and a fourth magnet according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a keyboard stand for an input device of semiconductor equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a keyboard stand for an input device of semiconductor equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a keyboard stand for an input device of semiconductor equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a keyboard stand (1) for an input device of a semiconductor equipment according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a base plate (10), a first magnet (20), a second magnet (30), a stopper part (40), and a fall prevention ridge (50).

[0026] The base plate (10) is formed in a roughly plate shape and has a mounting surface (11) formed on its upper surface so that the keyboard (K) can be stably mounted thereon, thereby serving to provide a mounting area for the keyboard (K) used in semiconductor equipment.

[0027] Meanwhile, the base plate (10) may further have a cover portion (Y) for preventing misoperation and a mouse mounting area (MA) for mounting a mouse (M) formed on one side.

[0028] The first magnet (20) is embedded in the area corresponding to the front end of the bottom surface of the keyboard (K) among the mounting surfaces (11) of the base plate (10), and the second magnet (30) is installed on one side of the bottom surface of the keyboard (K) corresponding to the first magnet (20). When the keyboard (K) is mounted on the upper surface of the base plate (10), the second magnet (30) is magnetically attached to the first magnet (20), thereby stably maintaining the mounting state of the keyboard (K).

[0029] These first magnet (20) and second magnet (30) may be general permanent magnets, and since it is obvious to those with ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field that they can purchase and use commercially supplied ones, a detailed description of their configuration will be omitted.

[0030] The stopper part (40) supports the rear end of the keyboard (K) at a preset position when the keyboard (K) is placed on the upper surface of the base plate (10), thereby enabling the keyboard (K) to be placed at the preset position. This stopper part (40) may be configured to include a support body (41) installed on one side of the base plate (10), a ball body (42) installed on one side of the support body (41), and an elastic member (43) installed inside the support body (41).

[0031] A support body (41) according to one embodiment of the present invention is installed on one side of a base plate (10) corresponding to the two rear ends of a keyboard (K) that is seated on a seating surface (11), and an entry groove (41a) is formed on one side so that the two rear ends of the keyboard (K) can enter inward.

[0032] In addition, a support groove (41b) is formed on one side of the inner surface of the support body (41) that corresponds to the two vertices of the rear end of the keyboard (K), so that the keyboard (K) can be supported more stably by positioning the two vertices of the rear end of the keyboard (K) that have entered inwardly within the support groove (41b).

[0033] The ball body (42) is installed so as to be freely rotatable on one side corresponding to the rear end vertex of the keyboard (K) within the inner surface of the support body (41), and when the rear end of the keyboard (K) enters the inner side of the support body (41), it supports the upper surface of the rear end of the keyboard (K) and simultaneously rotates freely in the direction of entry of the keyboard (K), thereby enabling the keyboard (K) to enter the inner side of the support body (41) more easily.

[0034] The elastic member (43) may be a general coil spring and is interposed between the inner surface of the support body (41) and the ball body (42) to provide downward elastic force to the ball body (42). Accordingly, the ball body (42) is moved up and down according to the height of the keyboard (K), and when the keyboard (K) enters the support body (41), the ball body (42) contacts the upper surface of the keyboard (K) regardless of the change in the height of the keyboard (K), thereby allowing the entry operation of the keyboard (K) to be maintained more stably, and the ball body (42) presses the mounted keyboard (K) downward, thereby minimizing movement of the keyboard (K) caused by external factors.

[0035] The fall prevention ridge (50) is formed extending upward from one side of the base plate (10) on which the seating surface (11) is formed, corresponding to the front end of the keyboard (K), and supports the front end of the keyboard (K) seated on the seating surface (11), thereby preventing the keyboard (K) from falling off the base plate (10).

[0037] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the state in which the rear end of the keyboard is inserted into the inside of the stopper part (40) according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the state in which a ball body supports one side of the upper surface of the keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the keyboard is seated on the seating surface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] The method of use of a keyboard stand (1) for an input device of a semiconductor equipment according to one embodiment of the present invention having such a configuration is described as follows with reference to the attached FIGS. 4 to 6.

[0039] A keyboard stand (1) for an input device of a semiconductor device according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured so that a user can intuitively mount and use a keyboard (K), and the two vertices of the rear end of the keyboard (K) are pushed inwardly into a pair of support bodies (41) while the keyboard (K) is tilted forward at a predetermined angle.

[0040] At this time, as both sides of the rear end of the keyboard (K) enter the inner side of a pair of support bodies (41), the ball body (42) contacts and is supported on the upper surfaces of both sides of the rear end of the keyboard (K), and at the same time, rotates freely in the direction of entry of the keyboard (K), thereby pressing the keyboard (K) downward without interfering with the entry operation of the keyboard (K), so that the entry operation of the keyboard (K) is stably achieved.

[0041] And, the two vertex regions of the rear end of the keyboard (K) that has entered into a pair of support bodies (41) are supported on one side of the inner surface of the support body (41) where the support groove (41b) is formed.

[0042] In this state, the user completes the mounting operation of the keyboard (K) simply by placing the front end area of ​​the keyboard (K) on the mounting surface (11).

[0043] At this time, the rear end of the keyboard (K) is fixed by the stopper part (40), and the front end is firmly mounted on the mounting surface (11) by the first magnet (20) and the second magnet (30) being magnetically attached to each other, thereby preventing the keyboard (K) from moving even if an external impact is applied.

[0044] In addition, the keyboard (K) placed on the mounting surface (11) has its front end supported by the anti-fall ridge (50), thereby preventing the keyboard (K) from falling due to external impact.

[0045] Meanwhile, when the user wants to replace the battery of the keyboard (K), the fixed state by the first magnet (20) and the second magnet (30) is released by a simple action of lifting both sides of the front end of the keyboard (K), and at the same time, both sides of the rear end of the keyboard (K) are easily pulled out from the stopper part (40) by the ball body (42), so that the mounting state of the keyboard (K) can be quickly released.

[0046] Thus, the keyboard stand (1) for an input device of a semiconductor equipment according to one embodiment of the present invention has the feature that not only can the mounting state of the keyboard (K) be stably maintained, but the mounting and unmounting of the keyboard (K) can also be done quickly and easily, thereby significantly reducing the time required for battery replacement work and thereby improving work efficiency.

[0048] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a keyboard stand for an input device of a semiconductor equipment according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a state in which mutual repulsion occurs between a third magnet and a fourth magnet according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] The basic configuration of the embodiments of FIGS. 7 and FIGS. 8 is the same as that of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 6, but is formed with a structure that can increase compatibility with keyboards of various heights or further improve the stability of the keyboard's placement.

[0050] As illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, unlike the previous embodiment, this embodiment is configured to further include a third magnet (60) installed on one side of the inner surface of a stopper part (40) corresponding to both upper surfaces of the rear end of the keyboard (K), and a fourth magnet (70) installed on one side of the upper surface of the rear end of the keyboard (K) corresponding to the third magnet (60) and having the same polarity as the third magnet (60).

[0051] In this embodiment, when the rear end of the keyboard (K) enters the inner direction of the stopper part (40), the stopper part (40) and the keyboard (K) are maintained at a certain distance apart by the repulsive force between the third magnet (60) and the fourth magnet (70), so the entry operation of the keyboard (K) can be easily performed regardless of the height of the keyboard (K).

[0052] In addition, since the repulsive force between the third magnet (60) and the fourth magnet (70) is continuously maintained while the keyboard (K) is in a mounted state, it is possible to prevent phenomena such as lifting or movement of the keyboard (K) in advance, thereby maintaining the mounted state of the keyboard (K) more stably.

[0053] The rest of the structure is identical to the basic embodiment described above, so the remaining description will be omitted.

[0055] Although the present invention has been described in relation to the preferred embodiments mentioned above, various modifications and variations are possible without departing from the essence and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the appended claims will include such modifications and variations that fall within the essence of the invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0057] 10 : Base Plate 20 : 1st magnet 30 : 2nd magnet 40 : Stopper part 41 : Support body 41a : Entry groove 41b : Support Home 42 : Volche 43 : Elastic member 50 : Safety barrier 60 : 3rd magnet 70 : 4th magnet

Claims

Claim 1 A keyboard stand for an input device of a semiconductor equipment used to control semiconductor equipment, for mounting a keyboard among input devices used to control semiconductor equipment, comprising: a base plate having a mounting surface formed on its upper surface for mounting a keyboard; a first magnet installed on one side of the mounting surface corresponding to the front end side of the bottom surface of the keyboard that is close to the user; a second magnet installed on one side of the bottom surface of the keyboard corresponding to the first magnet; and a stopper part installed on one side of the base plate, having an entry groove formed on one side for the rear end of the keyboard to enter, and supporting the rear end of the keyboard that has entered the entry groove. Claim 2 A keyboard stand for an input device of a semiconductor equipment, characterized in that, in claim 1, the stopper part comprises: a support body that supports the rear end of the keyboard and has an entry groove formed on one side into which the rear end of the keyboard enters; a ball body that is freely rotatable and installed on one side of the support body corresponding to the upper surface of the rear end of the keyboard; and an elastic member interposed between the inner surface of the support body and the ball body to provide downward elastic force to the ball body. Claim 3 A keyboard stand for an input device of a semiconductor equipment, characterized in that, in claim 1, it further comprises: a third magnet installed on one side of the inner surface of the stopper portion corresponding to one side of the upper surface of the rear end portion of the keyboard; and a fourth magnet installed on one side of the upper surface of the rear end portion of the keyboard corresponding to the third magnet and having the same polarity as the third magnet. Claim 4 A keyboard holder for an input device of semiconductor equipment, wherein the stopper portion has a support groove formed on one side of the inner surface corresponding to the two vertices of the rear end of the keyboard. Claim 5 A keyboard stand for an input device of a semiconductor equipment, characterized in that, in claim 1, it further includes a fall prevention ridge that extends upward from one side of the base plate corresponding to the front end of the keyboard seated on the seating surface, thereby supporting the front end of the keyboard.

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