Colloid filtering device and wafer processor

By designing a colloidal filtering device that includes a drainage pipe, filtering mechanism, liquid storage tank, and gel drainage mechanism, the problem of inconvenient filtration operation in existing technologies has been solved, and the repetitive use of the colloidal filtration and medicinal solution is realized, reducing Wailled treatment costs.

CN119345774APending Publication Date: 2025-01-24QUANXIN SEMICON TECH (WUXI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411573295.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-06
Publication Date
2025-01-24

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Technical Problem

The conventional filtration methods in the prior art have inconvenient operation, and operators need to frequently replace filter bags, which is time-consuming and labor-consuming.

Method used

A colloidal filtration device is designed, including the drainage pipe, filtering mechanism, liquid storage tank, and glue drainage mechanism. Through the cooperation of the filter tube and cavity, the colloid is automatically filtered, and the control valve and air blowing component will be automatically discharged automatically. The sedimentary colloids reduce artificial operations.

Benefits of technology

Automatic filtration of colloids is realized, reducing frequent operations by operators, saving time and effort. At the same time, the liquid returned to the liquid storage tank can be reused after fine filtration, which greatly reduces the cost of wafer processing.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a colloid filtering device, which comprises a liquid discharge pipe, a filtering mechanism, a liquid storage tank and a colloid discharge mechanism, the filtering mechanism comprises a box body and a filter cartridge, the liquid discharge pipe is installed on the box body, the liquid discharge pipe is used for discharging a mixed liquid of colloid and a liquid medicine into the filter cartridge, and a cavity for temporarily storing the filtered liquid medicine is formed between the filter cartridge and the box body; the cavity is communicated with the liquid storage tank, and filtered liquid medicine in the cavity flows into the liquid storage tank; the glue discharging mechanism comprises a glue discharging pipe, the glue discharging pipe is communicated with the filter cartridge, the glue discharging pipe is connected into a factory affair blow-off pipe, after the mixed liquid is filtered by the filter cartridge, liquid medicine enters the cavity, and glue is separated into the filter cartridge and discharged into the factory affair blow-off pipe through the glue discharging pipe. According to the colloid filtering device, through cooperation of the filtering mechanism, the liquid storage tank and the colloid discharging mechanism, automatic filtering of colloid is achieved, frequent operation of operators is not needed, time and labor are saved, meanwhile, liquid medicine flowing back to the liquid storage tank can be reused after being finely filtered, and the wafer processing cost is greatly reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of wafer processing equipment, and in particular relates to a colloid filtering device and a wafer processing machine. Background Art

[0002] Wafer refers to the silicon chip used in the production of silicon semiconductor integrated circuits. Because of its round shape, it is called a wafer. Various circuit component structures can be processed on the silicon wafer to become electronic components with specific electrical functions. During the production process, the wafer needs to be kept extremely clean. Therefore, in addition to eliminating external pollution sources, cleaning work is also required to effectively use chemical solutions or gases to remove impurities such as dust, metal ions and organic matter remaining on the wafer without destroying the surface characteristics and electrical characteristics of the wafer.

[0003] The wet cleaning process is a commonly used cleaning process for wafers. At present, wafer processing equipment is used to clean wafers. In the specific implementation process, the wafer is first placed at a preset position of the wafer processing equipment, and then a chemical solution is used to remove the photoresist on the surface of the wafer in place. The removed photoresist will fall into the chemical solution and flow into the discharge pipe of the wafer processing equipment after mixing with the chemical solution. After long-term use, the mixture of chemical solution and photoresist will be deposited in the discharge pipe, causing blockage of the pipe. The usual treatment method is to place a filter bag at the discharge pipe, separate the colloid and the chemical solution through the filter bag and collect them in the filter bag. When the colloid in the filter bag reaches a certain amount, the filter bag needs to be replaced. Obviously, there are disadvantages such as inconvenient operation, frequent replacement by operators, and time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a colloid filtering device and a wafer processing machine to solve the problem of inconvenient operation of conventional filtering methods in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve this object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, a colloid filtration device is provided, which comprises a liquid discharge pipe, a filtration mechanism, a liquid storage tank and a glue discharge mechanism, wherein:

[0007] The filtering mechanism comprises a box body and a filter cartridge, wherein the filter cartridge is installed in the box body, the drain pipe is installed on the box body, the drain port of the drain pipe is located above the filter cartridge, the drain pipe is configured to discharge the mixed liquid of the colloid and the liquid medicine into the filter cartridge, a plurality of filtering holes are provided on the filter cartridge, and a cavity for temporarily storing the filtered liquid medicine is formed between the filter cartridge and the box body;

[0008] The liquid storage tank is configured to store filtered liquid medicine, the cavity is connected to the liquid storage tank through a pipeline, and the filtered liquid medicine in the cavity flows into the liquid storage tank through the pipeline;

[0009] The glue discharge mechanism includes a glue discharge pipe, a first end of the glue discharge pipe is connected to the bottom end of the filter cylinder, and a second end of the glue discharge pipe is connected to the factory sewage pipe. After the mixed liquid of the medicine and the colloid is filtered by the filter cylinder, the medicine enters the cavity, and the colloid is separated into the filter cylinder and discharged into the factory sewage pipe through the glue discharge pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, the debinding mechanism further includes a first control valve and a blowing assembly, wherein the first control valve is arranged on the debinding pipe, the first control valve is configured to control the on-off of the debinding pipe, the blowing assembly is installed on the box, the blowing end of the blowing assembly is arranged toward the filter cartridge, and the blowing assembly is configured to blow toward the colloid deposited in the filter cartridge during debinding;

[0011] During normal operation, the first control valve is in a closed state, and the colloid filtered by the filter cartridge is deposited at the bottom of the filter cartridge; when the amount of colloid deposited in the filter cartridge reaches a preset value, the first control valve is in an open state, and at the same time, the blowing assembly blows air toward the colloid deposited in the filter cartridge, so that the colloid in the filter cartridge is discharged into the factory sewage pipe through the rubber discharge pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, the colloid filtering device further comprises a flushing component, and the flushing component is configured to flush the filter cartridge after the colloid in the filter cartridge is discharged into the rubber discharge pipe, so as to clean the filter cartridge.

[0013] Furthermore, the flushing assembly includes a flushing pipe and a flushing joint, the flushing joint is installed on the box body, the first end of the flushing pipe is connected to the flushing pipeline of the wafer processing chamber, the cleaning water after cleaning the wafer processing chamber flows into the flushing pipe through the flushing pipeline, and the second end of the flushing pipe is installed on the flushing joint.

[0014] Furthermore, the filter cartridge as a whole is a conical structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom.

[0015] Furthermore, the density of the filter holes on the filter cartridge increases from top to bottom.

[0016] Furthermore, the diameters of the filter holes on the filter cartridge decrease from top to bottom.

[0017] Furthermore, a second control valve is provided at the end of the pipeline, and the second control valve is configured to control the on-off of the pipeline.

[0018] Furthermore, the liquid storage tank is located below the box body, and the filtered liquid in the cavity flows into the liquid storage tank by its own weight.

[0019] In a second aspect, a wafer processing machine is provided, comprising the above-mentioned colloid filtering device.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the colloid filtration device and wafer processing machine have the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1) Through the cooperation of the filtering mechanism, the liquid storage tank and the glue discharge mechanism, the liquid storage tank stores the filtered liquid medicine. After the mixture of liquid medicine and colloid is filtered by the filter cartridge, the liquid medicine enters the cavity, the colloid is separated into the filter cartridge and discharged into the factory sewage pipe through the glue discharge pipe. The liquid medicine filtered in the cavity flows into the liquid storage tank through the pipeline, realizing the automatic filtration of the colloid, eliminating the need for frequent operation by the operator, saving time and effort, and at the same time, the liquid medicine returned to the liquid storage tank can be reused after fine filtration, greatly reducing the processing cost of the wafer;

[0022] 2) Through the cooperation of the first control valve, the air blowing assembly and the filter cartridge, the filtered colloid is first deposited in the filter cartridge, and then discharged through the discharge hose after a certain amount of colloid is deposited, thereby avoiding the colloid from clogging the filter holes of the filter cartridge and improving the filtration efficiency and filtration effect of the filter cartridge;

[0023] 3) A flushing component is provided to flush the filter cartridge after the glue is discharged to prevent the residual colloid from clogging the filter holes of the filter cartridge. The flushing component uses the secondary water used for wafer cleaning to clean the filter cartridge. Under the premise of ensuring the flushing effect, it saves water, is conducive to saving emissions and reducing production costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate and understand the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the background technology of the present invention and the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the contents of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 is a front view schematic diagram of a colloid filtration device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a colloid filtration device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 It is another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the colloid filtration device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0029] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thoroughly and comprehensively understood. It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there can also be a central component. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be a central component at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for illustrative purposes and are not intended to be the only implementation method. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by technicians in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used in the specification of the present invention herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0030] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a colloid filtration device includes a drain pipe 1, a filtration mechanism 2, a liquid storage tank 3 and a glue discharge mechanism 4, wherein: the filtration mechanism 2 includes a box 20 and a filter cartridge 21, the filter cartridge 21 is installed in the box 20, the drain pipe 1 is installed on the box 20, the discharge port of the drain pipe 1 is located above the filter cartridge 21, the drain pipe 1 is configured to discharge the mixed liquid of the colloid and the liquid medicine into the filter cartridge 21, the filter cartridge 21 is provided with a plurality of filter holes 210, and a filter cartridge 21 and the box 20 are formed between the filter cartridge 21 and the box 20 for temporarily storing the filtered liquid medicine The cavity 200; the liquid storage tank 3 is configured to store the filtered medicinal liquid, the cavity 200 is connected with the liquid storage tank 3 through the pipeline 5, and the filtered medicinal liquid in the cavity 200 flows into the liquid storage tank 3 through the pipeline 5; the glue discharge mechanism 4 includes a glue discharge pipe 40, a first end of the glue discharge pipe 40 is connected to the bottom end of the filter cylinder 21, and a second end of the glue discharge pipe 40 is connected to the factory sewage pipe. After the mixed liquid of the medicinal liquid and the colloid is filtered by the filter cylinder 21, the medicinal liquid enters the cavity 200, and the colloid is separated into the filter cylinder 21 and discharged into the factory sewage pipe through the glue discharge pipe 40.

[0031] It can be seen that through the cooperation of the filtering mechanism 2, the liquid storage tank 3 and the glue discharge mechanism 4, the liquid storage tank 3 stores the filtered medicine liquid, and after the mixture of the medicine liquid and the colloid is filtered through the filter cylinder 21, the medicine liquid enters the cavity 200, and the colloid is separated into the filter cylinder 21 and discharged into the factory sewage pipe through the glue discharge pipe 40. The filtered medicine liquid in the cavity 200 flows into the liquid storage tank 3 through the pipeline 5, realizing automatic filtration of the colloid, eliminating the need for frequent operations by operators, saving time and effort, and at the same time, the medicine liquid refluxed to the liquid storage tank 3 can be reused after fine filtration, which greatly reduces the processing cost of the wafer.

[0032] As an embodiment, the glue discharge mechanism 4 also includes a first control valve 41 and a blowing assembly. The first control valve 41 is arranged on the glue discharge pipe 40, and the first control valve 41 is configured to control the on-off of the glue discharge pipe 40. The blowing assembly is installed on the box body 20, and the blowing end of the blowing assembly is arranged toward the filter cartridge 21. The blowing assembly is configured to blow toward the colloid deposited in the filter cartridge 21 during glue discharge; during normal operation, the first control valve 41 is in a closed state, and the colloid filtered by the filter cartridge 21 is deposited at the bottom of the filter cartridge 21; when the deposition amount of the colloid in the filter cartridge 21 reaches a preset value, the first control valve 41 is in an open state, and at the same time, the blowing assembly blows air toward the colloid deposited in the filter cartridge 21, so that the colloid in the filter cartridge 21 is discharged into the factory sewage pipe through the glue discharge pipe 40.

[0033] Specifically, the blowing assembly includes a blowing pipe and a blowing connector 42. The blowing connector 42 is installed on the box body 20. The first end of the blowing pipe is connected to the external blowing device, and the second end of the blowing pipe is installed on the blowing connector 42.

[0034] It can be seen that through the cooperation of the first control valve 41, the blowing assembly and the filter cartridge 21, the filtered colloid is first deposited in the filter cartridge 21, and then discharged through the discharge pipe 40 after a certain amount of colloid is deposited, thereby avoiding the colloid from clogging the filter holes 210 of the filter cartridge 21 and improving the filtration efficiency and filtration effect of the filter cartridge 21.

[0035] As an embodiment, the colloid filtering device further includes a flushing component 6 , which is configured to flush the filter cartridge 21 after the colloid in the filter cartridge 21 is discharged into the rubber discharge pipe 40 , so as to clean the filter cartridge 21 .

[0036] It can be seen that a flushing component 6 is provided to flush the filter cartridge 21 after the glue is discharged to prevent the residual colloid from clogging the filter hole 210 of the filter cartridge 21, and the flushing component 6 uses the secondary water for cleaning the wafer to clean the filter cartridge 21. Under the premise of ensuring the flushing effect, water is saved, which is conducive to saving emissions and reducing production costs.

[0037] As an embodiment, the flushing component 6 includes a flushing pipe (not shown in the figure) and a flushing joint 60. The flushing joint 60 is installed on the box body 20. The first end of the flushing pipe is connected to the flushing pipeline 5 of the wafer processing chamber. The cleaning water after cleaning the wafer processing chamber flows into the flushing pipe through the flushing pipeline 5. The second end of the flushing pipe is installed on the flushing joint 60.

[0038] As an implementation mode, the filter cartridge 21 is a conical structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom.

[0039] As an implementation mode, the density of the filter holes 210 on the filter cartridge 21 increases from top to bottom.

[0040] As an implementation mode, the diameters of the filter holes 210 on the filter cartridge 21 decrease from top to bottom.

[0041] As an implementation manner, a second control valve 7 is provided at the end of the pipeline 5 , and the second control valve 7 is configured to control the on-off of the pipeline 5 .

[0042] As an implementation mode, the liquid storage tank 3 is located below the box body 20 , and the filtered liquid medicine in the cavity 200 flows into the liquid storage tank 3 by its own weight.

[0043] Based on the above-mentioned colloid filtering device, a wafer processing machine is provided, which includes the above-mentioned colloid filtering device.

[0044] The working principle of the above-mentioned colloid filtering device is as follows: first, the mixture of the medicine liquid and the colloid flows into the filter cartridge 21 in the casing 20 through the drain pipe 1. At this time, the first control valve 41 is in a closed state, and the colloid in the filter cartridge 21 is deposited at the bottom of the filter cartridge 21. After the mixture of the medicine liquid and the colloid is filtered by the filter cartridge 21, the medicine liquid enters the cavity 200. The medicine liquid entering the cavity 200 flows into the liquid storage tank 3 through the pipeline 5. When the deposition amount of the colloid in the filter cartridge 21 reaches a preset value, the first control valve 41 is switched to an open state, and at the same time, the blowing component blows air downward into the filter cartridge 21, so that the colloid in the filter cartridge 21 is discharged into the rubber discharge pipe 40. After the colloid in the filter cartridge 21 is discharged into the rubber discharge pipe 40, the flushing component 6 sprays cleaning water on the filter cartridge 21 to clean the colloid remaining on the surface of the filter cartridge 21.

[0045] The above embodiments are only to illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above examples. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may be subject to various changes and modifications, which are within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A colloid filtration device, characterized in that: The colloidal filtration device includes a liquid discharge pipe, a filter mechanism, a liquid reservoir and a glue discharge mechanism, wherein: The filtering mechanism comprises a box body and a filter cartridge, wherein the filter cartridge is installed in the box body, the drain pipe is installed on the box body, the drain port of the drain pipe is located above the filter cartridge, the drain pipe is configured to discharge the mixed liquid of the colloid and the liquid medicine into the filter cartridge, a plurality of filtering holes are provided on the filter cartridge, and a cavity for temporarily storing the filtered liquid medicine is formed between the filter cartridge and the box body; The liquid storage tank is configured to store filtered medicine liquid, the cavity is connected to the liquid storage tank through a pipeline, and the filtered medicine liquid in the cavity flows into the liquid storage tank through a pipeline; The glue discharge mechanism includes a glue discharge pipe, a first end of the glue discharge pipe is connected to the bottom end of the filter cylinder, and a second end of the glue discharge pipe is connected to the factory sewage pipe. After the mixed liquid of the medicine and the colloid is filtered by the filter cylinder, the medicine enters the cavity, and the colloid is separated into the filter cylinder and discharged into the factory sewage pipe through the glue discharge pipe.

2. The colloid filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The debinding mechanism further includes a first control valve and a blowing assembly, wherein the first control valve is disposed on the debinding pipe, and the first control valve is configured to control the on-off of the debinding pipe, and the blowing assembly is mounted on the box body, and the blowing end of the blowing assembly is disposed toward the filter cartridge, and the blowing assembly is configured to blow toward the colloid deposited in the filter cartridge during debinding; During normal operation, the first control valve is in a closed state, and the colloid filtered by the filter cartridge is deposited at the bottom of the filter cartridge; when the amount of colloid deposited in the filter cartridge reaches a preset value, the first control valve is in an open state, and at the same time, the blowing assembly blows air toward the colloid deposited in the filter cartridge, so that the colloid in the filter cartridge is discharged into the factory sewage pipe through the rubber discharge pipe.

3. The colloid filtration device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The colloid filtering device further comprises a flushing component, and the flushing component is configured to flush the filter cartridge after the colloid in the filter cartridge is discharged into the rubber discharge pipe, so as to clean the filter cartridge.

4. The colloid filtration device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flushing assembly includes a flushing pipe and a flushing joint, wherein the flushing joint is installed on the box body, and the first end of the flushing pipe is connected to the flushing pipeline of the wafer processing chamber. The cleaning water after cleaning the wafer processing chamber flows into the flushing pipe through the flushing pipeline, and the second end of the flushing pipe is installed on the flushing joint.

5. The colloid filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter cartridge is a tapered structure with a large top and a small bottom.

6. The colloid filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The density of the filter holes on the filter cartridge increases from top to bottom.

7. The colloid filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pore size of the filter holes on the filter cartridge decreases sequentially from top to bottom.

8. The colloid filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second control valve is provided at the end of the pipeline, and the second control valve is configured to control the on and off of the pipeline.

9. The colloidal filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that The liquid storage tank is located below the box, and the filtered medicinal liquid in the cavity flows into the liquid storage tank by its own weight.

10. A wafer processing machine, characterized in that: The wafer processor comprises a colloidal filtration device as claimed in any one of claims 1-9.