Modularized wafer material box

By using modular design and precisely matched locking components, the problem of existing wafer storage systems being unable to flexibly adjust storage space has been solved, achieving efficient and stable wafer storage management.

CN223693089UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-19KUNSHAN MICRO PRECISION ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423223000.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

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Technical Problem

Existing wafer storage systems cannot flexibly adjust storage space according to dynamic changes in the number of wafers, resulting in low storage efficiency and increased costs.

Method used

The modular design allows for flexible adjustment of the mounting blocks through locking and connecting components. The precise coordination of the swing frame and limit rod ensures a stable connection and position adjustment of the mounting blocks. The precision adjustment of the threaded rod and nut ensures the stability and reliability of the structure.

Benefits of technology

This allows for flexible adjustment of storage space based on the number of wafers, improving storage efficiency, reducing storage costs, and enhancing the stability and security of the structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a modularization wafer material box, relates to the wafer storage technology field, and comprises a second fixing frame and a first fixing frame, a plurality of installing blocks are arranged between the second fixing frame and the first fixing frame, the preliminary connection is realized through the cooperation of the plugging blocks and the plugging grooves, and the clamping blocks are inserted into the clamping grooves, so the installation is convenient. Then, a handle is pulled to start the driving frame to drive the swing frame to move, connection of the mounting blocks is further stabilized through accurate matching of the positioning blocks and the positioning grooves, and finally, the locking assembly and the connecting assembly enhance the structural stability and prevent looseness or dislocation; in the whole process, firmness and stability of connection are guaranteed, the number of the mounting blocks can be flexibly adjusted according to the number of stored wafers, and different production requirements are met.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to wafer storage technical field especially relates to a modular wafer box. BACKGROUND

[0002] Wafer refers to the silicon wafer used for making silicon semiconductor integrated circuit, because its shape is circular, so it is called wafer. Various circuit element structures can be processed and made on the silicon wafer, and become IC products with specific electrical properties.

[0003] For example, the wafer box disclosed in publication No. CN207134340U includes a first mounting plate, three or more adjustment rods extending to the same side are arranged on the first mounting plate, and the adjustment rods are not arranged in the same line. Each adjustment rod is provided with a groove.

[0004] However, in the prior art, there is a significant disadvantage in the process of storing wafers, that is, lack of flexibility, which cannot adjust the required storage space according to the dynamic change of the number of wafers. When the number of wafers increases, the existing storage system is difficult to accommodate the excess wafers due to limited space, thereby facing the problem of wafer placement. When the number of wafers decreases, the storage space cannot be effectively reduced, resulting in idle and waste of space. This condition of not being able to flexibly allocate storage space according to the number of wafers not only affects the storage efficiency, but also increases the storage cost to a certain extent, which brings many inconveniences and obstacles to the optimization of wafer storage management. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model aims at solving the problem that the required storage space cannot be adjusted according to the dynamic change of the number of wafers in the prior art, and provides a modular wafer box.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a modular wafer box, including second fixed frame and first fixed frame, a plurality of mounting blocks are arranged between the second fixed frame and the first fixed frame, the mounting block, the first fixed frame and the second fixed frame inner side are all fixedly connected with the storage rack, the locking assembly is installed on one side of the top of the mounting block, and the connecting assembly is installed on the other side of the top of the mounting block, the storage rack inner wall is provided with a storage groove;

[0007] The locking assembly comprises a mounting frame, a clamping groove is fixedly connected to the bottom end side wall of the mounting frame, a driving frame is rotatably connected to the inner side of the mounting frame, a handle is fixedly connected to one side of the driving frame, a swing frame is rotatably connected to the inner side of the driving frame, an installation slot is formed in the top end of the swing frame, a positioning block is fixedly connected to the inner side of the installation slot, a protruding block is fixedly connected to one end of the swing frame, a limiting rod is arranged on one side of the driving frame, and both ends of the limiting rod are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting assembly comprises a fixed block, a positioning slot is formed in the top end of one end of the fixed block, and the positioning block is inserted into the positioning slot.

[0009] Preferably, a clamping block is fixedly connected to the bottom end of one end of the fixed block, and the clamping block is inserted into the clamping groove.

[0010] Preferably, an insertion block is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom end of the mounting block, and an insertion slot is formed in the other side of the bottom end of the mounting block.

[0011] Preferably, a supporting frame is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one of the second fixed frame and the first fixed frame.

[0012] Preferably, a threaded rod is slidably connected to the inner side of the sleeve, and one end of the threaded rod penetrates through the other supporting frame.

[0013] Preferably, nuts are threadedly connected to the outer surfaces of both ends of the threaded rod.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages and positive effects that:

[0015] 1、In the utility model, the insertion block and the insertion slot are matched to realize preliminary connection, meanwhile, the clamping block is inserted into the clamping groove to ensure the fixed connection between the mounting blocks, then, the handle is pulled to start the driving frame to drive the swing frame to move, the positioning block and the positioning slot are accurately matched to further stabilize the connection of the mounting blocks, finally, the locking assembly and the connecting assembly enhance the structural stability to prevent loosening or misplacement, the whole process not only guarantees the firmness and stability of the connection, but also can flexibly adjust the number of the mounting blocks according to the wafer storage quantity to meet different production requirements.

[0016] 2、The utility model discloses, through in whole assembly process, swing frame passes the relative movement of accurate control locating block, ensure the accurate cooperation of each component, the convex block is driven under the driving of frame, provides additional driving force for swing frame, keeps its stable movement track, the setting of limit rod limits the swing range of driving frame, effectively prevents excessive swing, ensure the accurate control of system under different operating conditions, during the assembly process of mounting block, through adjusting the distance of first fixed frame and second fixed frame, the exposed length of casing adjustment threaded rod is adjusted, realize accurate adjustment, after adjusting, the nut of bottom support frame two sides carries out accurate adjustment, locks the position of first fixed frame, prevents loosening or displacement, this series of accurate operation not only has promoted the assembly accuracy, strengthened the stability and reliability of overall structure, ensure the security and stability in long -term use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 The utility model proposes a kind of overall three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of modular wafer box;

[0018] Figure 2 The utility model proposes a kind of storage rack three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of modular wafer box;

[0019] Figure 3 The utility model proposes a kind of locking assembly three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of modular wafer box;

[0020] Figure 4 The utility model proposes a kind of locking assembly split three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of modular wafer box.

[0021] Legend: 1, mounting block;11, plug-in slot;12, plug-in block;2, first fixed frame;3, second fixed frame;4, locking assembly;41, mounting frame;42, clamping groove;43, swing frame;431, convex block;44, locating block;45, limit rod;46, mounting slot;47, driving frame;471, handle;5, connecting assembly;51, fixed block;52, positioning groove;53, clamping block;6, support frame;7, storage rack;71, storage groove;8, casing;9, threaded rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the utility model, the utility model is further described below in conjunction with drawings and examples.It should be explained that the embodiment of the application and the features in the embodiment can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0023] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application, however, the present application can also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following description.

[0024] Example 1: As Figure 1 - Figure 3 As shown, this utility model provides a modular wafer cassette, including a second fixing frame 3 and a first fixing frame 2. Multiple mounting blocks 1 are arranged between the second fixing frame 3 and the first fixing frame 2. Storage racks 7 are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the mounting blocks 1, the first fixing frame 2 and the second fixing frame 3. A locking component 4 is installed on one side of the top of the mounting block 1, and a connecting component 5 is installed on the other side of the top of the mounting block 1. A storage groove 71 is opened on the inner wall of the storage rack 7.

[0025] The locking component 4 includes a mounting bracket 41. A slot 42 is fixedly connected to the bottom side wall of the mounting bracket 41. A drive frame 47 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the mounting bracket 41. A handle 471 is fixedly connected to one side of the drive frame 47. A swing frame 43 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the drive frame 47. A mounting groove 46 is opened at the top of the swing frame 43. A positioning block 44 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the mounting groove 46. A protrusion 431 is fixedly connected to one end of the swing frame 43. A limit rod 45 is provided on one side of the drive frame 47. Both ends of the limit rod 45 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting bracket 41.

[0026] The connecting component 5 includes a fixing block 51, with a positioning groove 52 at the top of one end of the fixing block 51, and a positioning block 44 inserted into the positioning groove 52. A locking block 53 is fixedly connected to the bottom of one end of the fixing block 51, and the bottom of the locking block 53 is inserted into the locking groove 42.

[0027] The specific settings and functions of this embodiment will be described in detail below. During assembly, the required mounting blocks 1 are rotated according to the number of wafers to be installed and stored. When multiple mounting blocks 1 are connected, the initial installation is first completed through a basic connection. Specifically, the insertion block 12 of one mounting block 1 is inserted into the insertion slot 11 of another mounting block 1 to form a preliminary connection structure. During this process, the locking block 53 on the top of one mounting block 1 is inserted into the locking slot 42 on the other mounting block 1 to ensure a fixed connection between the two mounting blocks 1.

[0028] Next, the drive frame 47 can be started by turning the handle 471. As the drive frame 47 moves, it also drives the connected swing frame 43 to move. The swing frame 43 engages with the positioning block 44 on the mounting block 1, with the positioning block 44 accurately inserted into the positioning groove 52 within the mounting groove 46 on the inner side of the swing frame 43. This precise positioning and engagement ensures a more secure connection between the mounting blocks 1, thus completing a more robust installation process.

[0029] In addition to basic connection operations, the entire installation process enhances structural stability through locking component 4 and connecting component 5. Locking component 4 ensures that the connections between all mounting blocks 1 remain secure and in place, while connecting component 5 provides a more efficient connection method. Depending on the wafer's storage capacity and requirements, the system configuration can be flexibly changed by adjusting the number of mounting blocks 1 to meet different production needs.

[0030] Example 2: Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a plug-in block 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of mounting block 1, and a plug-in groove 11 is provided on the other side of the bottom of mounting block 1. Support frames 6 are fixedly connected to the bottom of both the second fixing frame 3 and the first fixing frame 2. A sleeve 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one of the support frames 6. A threaded rod 9 is slidably connected to the inner side of the sleeve 8, and one end of the threaded rod 9 passes through the other support frame 6. Nuts are threaded onto the outer surfaces of both ends of the threaded rod 9.

[0031] The overall effect of this embodiment is that the swing frame 43 plays a crucial role in the entire assembly process. It controls the relative movement of the positioning block 44 through its movement, ensuring precise fit between the various components. The protrusion 431 on the swing frame 43 can apply additional force when the drive frame 47 moves, thereby achieving effective driving of the swing frame 43 and enabling it to maintain a stable movement trajectory under different working conditions.

[0032] To ensure the stability and safety of the drive frame 47 during operation, the setting of the limit rod 45 is crucial. By limiting the swing range of the drive frame 47, the limit rod 45 prevents excessive swinging or other adverse effects, thereby effectively controlling the operating range of the entire system and ensuring precise control under different operating conditions.

[0033] When assembling and installing block 1, the distance between the first fixing bracket 2 and the second fixing bracket 3 needs to be adjusted first. During the adjustment process, the sleeve 8 serves to adjust the exposed length of the threaded rod 9.

[0034] After adjustment, the first fixing frame 2 must be locked. To ensure the stability of the first fixing frame 2, the nuts on both sides of the bottom support frame 6 are used for precise adjustment. This effectively locks the relative position of the first fixing frame 2, preventing any loosening or displacement during subsequent operations. Precise adjustment of the nuts not only improves assembly accuracy but also enhances the overall structural stability and reliability, ensuring safety and stability during long-term use.

[0035] The method for using the device and the working principle are as follows: when assembling, according to the stored number of wafers, the mounting block 1 required is rotated, when a plurality of mounting blocks 1 are connected, the plug-in block 12 of one mounting block 1 is plugged into the plug-in slot 11 of another mounting block 1, the most basic connection can be completed, at this time, the clamping block 53 at the top of one mounting block 1 is inserted into the clamping slot 42, then the handle 471 is pulled, the driving frame 47 is moved, in the process, the driving frame 47 also drives the swing frame 43 to move, the positioning block 44 inside the mounting slot 46 is accurately inserted into the positioning slot 52, so as to complete further connection.

[0036] By using the connection of the locking assembly 4 and the connecting assembly 5, the number of the mounted mounting blocks 1 can be adjusted according to the stored number of wafers, so that the flexibility of use can be improved, and the modular installation can further improve the convenience of installation and disassembly.

[0037] By using the movement of the swing frame 43, the movement of the positioning block 44 can be controlled, the existence of the convex block 431 can facilitate the application of force to the swing frame 43 when the driving frame 47 moves, and the existence of the limiting rod 45 can limit the swing range of the driving frame 47.

[0038] When assembling the mounting block 1, the distance between the first fixed frame 2 and the second fixed frame 3 can be adjusted, the sleeve 8 between the first fixed frame 2 and the second fixed frame 3 can adjust the exposed length of the threaded rod 9, after the adjustment is completed, the nuts on both sides of the bottom support frame 6 of the first fixed frame 2 are controlled to complete the locking of the position of the first fixed frame 2.

[0039] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application in other forms. Any skilled person in the art can modify or change the above disclosed technical content to equivalent embodiments applied to other fields, but any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present application still belong to the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A modular wafer magazine comprising a second holder (3) and a first holder (2), between which a plurality of mounting blocks (1) are arranged, characterized in that: The inside of the mounting block (1), the first fixed frame (2) and the second fixed frame (3) are fixedly connected with a storage rack (7), the top of the mounting block (1) is provided with a locking assembly (4) on one side, and the top of the mounting block (1) is provided with a connecting assembly (5) on the other side, and the inner wall of the storage rack (7) is provided with a storage groove (71); The locking assembly (4) comprises a mounting frame (41), the bottom end side wall of the mounting frame (41) is fixedly connected with a clamping groove (42), the inside of the mounting frame (41) is rotatably connected with a driving frame (47), one side of the driving frame (47) is fixedly connected with a handle (471), the inside of the driving frame (47) is rotatably connected with a swing frame (43), the top end of the swing frame (43) is provided with a mounting groove (46), the inside of the mounting groove (46) is fixedly connected with a positioning block (44), one end of the swing frame (43) is fixedly connected with a protruding block (431), one side of the driving frame (47) is provided with a limiting rod (45), and both ends of the limiting rod (45) are fixedly connected with the inner wall of the mounting frame (41).

2. The modular wafer boat of claim 1, wherein: The connecting assembly (5) comprises a fixed block (51), and the fixed block (51) is provided with a positioning groove (52) at the top of one end.

3. The modular wafer boat of claim 2, wherein: The bottom of one end of the fixed block (51) is fixedly connected with a clamping block (53), and the bottom of the clamping block (53) is inserted into the clamping groove (42).

4. The modular wafer boat of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of one side of the mounting block (1) is fixedly connected with a plug-in block (12), and the bottom of the other side of the mounting block (1) is provided with a plug-in groove (11).

5. The modular wafer boat of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the second fixed frame (3) and the first fixed frame (2) is fixedly connected with a supporting frame (6), and the inner wall of one of the supporting frames (6) is fixedly connected with a sleeve (8).

6. The modular wafer boat of claim 5, wherein: The inside of the sleeve (8) is slidably connected with a threaded rod (9), and one end of the threaded rod (9) penetrates through the other supporting frame (6).

7. The modular wafer boat of claim 6, wherein: The outer surfaces of both ends of the threaded rod (9) are threadedly connected with nuts.

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  • Wafer magazine

    CN207134340U