Electronic shelf for wafer boat box
By designing an electronic shelf with label recognition sensors and alignment components, the problems of crystal boat boxes being easy to fall and inconvenient to manage were solved, achieving stable storage and efficient management of crystal boat boxes, reducing picking error rate and speeding up picking.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI SHUODIAN ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing crystal box racks are prone to falling when subjected to external impacts, and lack an effective management and identification system, resulting in a high picking error rate and slow speed.
Design an electronic shelf comprising a left and right support, equipped with beam supports and a shelf platform, and featuring a label recognition sensor, alignment component, and electronic display. Through the clamping structure of the alignment component and the label recognition system, stable storage and efficient management of crystal boat boxes can be achieved.
It effectively prevents crystal boat boxes from falling off under external impact, reduces picking error rate, and improves picking speed and management efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of crystal boat box storage technology, specifically to an electronic shelf for crystal boat boxes. Background Technology
[0002] Crystal boat box racks are essential equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing and other fields for storing crystal boat boxes. They are typically made of high-strength aluminum alloy or stainless steel. Aluminum alloy racks are lightweight, easy to install and move, and have good corrosion resistance, while stainless steel racks are stronger, can withstand greater weight, and are more resistant to harsh environments. Crystal boat box racks can neatly display multiple crystal boat boxes, making it convenient for staff to directly access and place them. They are suitable for scenarios with a large number of crystal boat boxes that are frequently accessed.
[0003] Chinese Invention Patent Announcement No. CN118479152A discloses: an intelligent electronic shelf for semiconductor storage. This intelligent electronic shelf for semiconductor storage can realize the classification and storage of crystal boat boxes, but it does not have a clamping structure and cannot clamp and store the crystal boat boxes. When the shelf is hit by external force, the crystal boat boxes are prone to fall off, which makes it impractical. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an electronic shelf for crystal boat boxes to solve the problems mentioned in the background.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an electronic shelf for crystal boat boxes, comprising a left support and a right support, wherein four identical sets of crossbeam supports are installed at equal intervals between the left and right supports, and a first shelf platform, a second shelf platform, a third shelf platform, and a fourth shelf platform are sequentially arranged from top to bottom between the left and right supports via the four sets of crossbeam supports. A label recognition sensor and an alignment component are fixedly installed at the top of each of the first, second, third, and fourth shelf platforms. A crystal boat box body is detachably installed at the top of each of the first, second, third, and fourth shelf platforms via the alignment component. A label body is fixedly installed at the upper right corner of the back of the crystal boat box body. An electronic display is fixedly installed on the front side of each of the first, second, third, and fourth shelf platforms. Universal wheels are provided at the bottom of the left and right supports, and a controller is provided on the inner side of the left support.
[0008] With the above technical solution, during the use of electronic shelves, the staff inserts the wafer carrier into the alignment component until the wafer carrier is fully inserted into the alignment component. At this time, the label body moves to the front of the label recognition sensor. The label recognition sensor recognizes the label body and transmits the data to the controller. The controller controls the electronic display to show different numbers, which facilitates warehouse management and efficient management, effectively reduces picking error rate and speeds up picking.
[0009] Preferably, the alignment component includes a left limiting plate, a right limiting plate, an insertion groove, and an arched clamping strip. The top ends of the left and right limiting plates are each provided with an insertion groove, and the arched clamping strip is inserted and installed inside the insertion groove.
[0010] Preferably, the number of alignment components is the same as the number of tag recognition sensors, and they correspond one-to-one. The tag recognition sensors are located on the rear side of the tag body.
[0011] Preferably, the cross-sections of the left and right limiting plates are inverted "L" shapes, the left and right limiting plates are symmetrically distributed about the crystal boat box body, and the crystal boat box body and the alignment component are plugged in.
[0012] Preferably, the cross-section of the arched clamping strip is Ω-shaped, and multiple identical arched clamping strips are provided. The multiple arched clamping strips are distributed at equal intervals. The arched clamping strips abut against the crystal boat box body. The arched clamping strips are made of flexible material.
[0013] With the above technical solution, during the use of the alignment component, the crystal boat box body is squeezed against the arched clamping strips located inside the left and right limiting plates, and the arched clamping strips deform, thereby clamping the crystal boat box body. Even if it is subjected to external impact, the crystal boat box body will not fall off.
[0014] Preferably, the first, second, third, and fourth shelving platforms have the same specifications, and all of them are made of galvanized steel sheet.
[0015] Preferably, the alignment components, electronic displays, and crystal boat bodies are provided in four identical groups, and each group of the alignment components, electronic displays, and crystal boat bodies is provided with four identical groups.
[0016] Through the above technical solution, by designing four identical alignment components, electronic display and crystal boat box body, as well as label body and label recognition sensor, the controller controls the electronic display to display different numbers, which facilitates warehouse management and efficient management, effectively reduces picking error rate and speeds up picking.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an electronic shelf for crystal boat boxes, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. This electronic shelf for crystal boat boxes is equipped with a label recognition sensor, a label body, a controller, and an electronic display. The label recognition sensor identifies the label body, and the controller controls the electronic display to show different numbers, which facilitates warehouse management and efficient management, effectively reduces picking error rate, and speeds up picking.
[0019] 2. The electronic shelf for the crystal boat box is also equipped with an alignment component. The crystal boat box body is pressed against the arched clamping strips located inside the left and right limiting plates. The arched clamping strips deform, thereby clamping the crystal boat box body. Even if it is hit by an external force, the crystal boat box body will not fall off. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the crossbeam support of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the alignment component installation structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the alignment component installation structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the crystal boat box body of this utility model.
[0025] The components include: 1. Left support; 2. Right support; 3. Crossbeam support; 4. First shelf platform; 5. Second shelf platform; 6. Third shelf platform; 7. Fourth shelf platform; 8. Label recognition sensor; 9. Alignment assembly; 901. Left limit plate; 902. Right limit plate; 903. Insertion slot; 904. Arched clamping strip; 10. Electronic display; 11. Crystal boat box body; 12. Label body; 13. Casters; 14. Controller. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Example 1:
[0028] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the electronic shelf for crystal boat boxes provided by this utility model includes a left support 1 and a right support 2. Four identical sets of crossbeam supports 3 are installed at equal intervals between the left support 1 and the right support 2. A first shelf platform 4, a second shelf platform 5, a third shelf platform 6, and a fourth shelf platform 7 are sequentially arranged from top to bottom between the left support 1 and the right support 2 via the four sets of crossbeam supports 3. A label recognition sensor 8 and an alignment component 9 are fixedly installed at the top of each of the first shelf platform 4, second shelf platform 5, third shelf platform 6, and fourth shelf platform 7. The top of the third shelf platform 6 and the fourth shelf platform 7 are detachably mounted with a crystal boat box body 11 via an alignment component 9. A label body 12 is fixedly mounted on the upper right corner of the back of the crystal boat box body 11. Electronic displays 10 are fixedly mounted on the front of the first shelf platform 4, the second shelf platform 5, the third shelf platform 6 and the fourth shelf platform 7. Universal wheels 13 are provided at the bottom of the left support 1 and the right support 2. A controller 14 is provided on the inner side of the left support 1. The number of alignment components 9 is the same as the number of label recognition sensors 8, and they correspond one-to-one. The label recognition sensors 8 are located on the rear side of the label body 12.
[0029] The advantage is that during the use of electronic shelves, the staff inserts the wafer carrier 11 into the alignment component 9 until the wafer carrier 11 is fully inserted into the alignment component 9. At this time, the label body 12 moves to the front of the label recognition sensor 8. The label recognition sensor 8 recognizes the label body 12 and transmits the data to the controller 14. The controller 14 controls the electronic display 10 to display different numbers, which facilitates warehouse management and efficient management, effectively reduces picking error rate and speeds up picking.
[0030] Specifically, the first shelf platform 4, the second shelf platform 5, the third shelf platform 6, and the fourth shelf platform 7 are identical in specifications. All four shelves are made of galvanized steel. The alignment component 9, the electronic display 10, and the crystal boat box body 11 are arranged in four identical sets, with each set containing four identical alignment components 9, electronic displays 10, and crystal boat box bodies 11. The advantage is that, through the design of four identical sets of alignment components 9, electronic displays 10, and crystal boat box bodies 11, as well as the label body 12 and label recognition sensor 8, the controller 14 controls the electronic display 10 to display different numbers, facilitating warehouse management and improving efficiency, effectively reducing picking error rates and accelerating picking speed.
[0031] Example 2:
[0032] like Figure 2-5 As shown, this is an improvement on the previous embodiment.
[0033] Specifically, the alignment component 9 includes a left limiting plate 901, a right limiting plate 902, an insertion groove 903, and an arched clamping strip 904. The top of both the left limiting plate 901 and the right limiting plate 902 is provided with an insertion groove 903. The arched clamping strip 904 is inserted and installed inside the insertion groove 903. The cross-section of the left limiting plate 901 and the right limiting plate 902 is an inverted "L" shape. The left limiting plate 901 and the right limiting plate 902 are symmetrically distributed about the crystal boat box body 11. The crystal boat box body 11 is connected to the alignment component 9 by insertion. The cross-section of the arched clamping strip 904 is an "Ω" shape. Multiple arched clamping strips 904 are provided. The multiple arched clamping strips 904 are distributed at equal intervals. The arched clamping strips 904 abut against each other with the crystal boat box body 11. The arched clamping strips 904 are made of flexible material. The advantage is that during the use of the alignment component 9, the crystal boat box body 11 is pressed against the arched clamping strip 904 located inside the left limiting plate 901 and the right limiting plate 902, and the arched clamping strip 904 deforms, thereby clamping the crystal boat box body 11. Even if it is hit by an external force, the crystal boat box body 11 will not fall off.
[0034] Working principle: During use, the operator inserts the wafer-containing crystal boat box body 11 into the alignment component 9 until the crystal boat box body 11 is fully inserted into the alignment component 9. At this time, the label body 12 moves to the front of the label recognition sensor 8. The label recognition sensor 8 identifies the label body 12 and transmits the data to the controller 14. The controller 14 controls the electronic display 10 to display different numbers, which facilitates warehouse management and efficient management, effectively reduces picking error rate and speeds up picking. During the process of inserting the crystal boat box body 11 into the alignment component 9, the crystal boat box body 11 is squeezed against the arched clamping strip 904 located inside the left limit plate 901 and the right limit plate 902. The arched clamping strip 904 deforms, thereby clamping the crystal boat box body 11. Even if it is impacted by external force, the crystal boat box body 11 will not fall off.
[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An electronic shelf for a boat box, comprising a left bracket (1) and a right bracket (2), characterized in that: Four identical sets of crossbeam supports (3) are installed at equal intervals between the left support (1) and the right support (2). A first shelf platform (4), a second shelf platform (5), a third shelf platform (6), and a fourth shelf platform (7) are sequentially arranged from top to bottom between the left support (1) and the right support (2) via the four sets of crossbeam supports (3). A label recognition sensor (8) and an alignment component (9) are fixedly installed at the top of each of the first shelf platform (4), second shelf platform (5), third shelf platform (6), and fourth shelf platform (7). The top of the shelf platform (5), the third shelf platform (6) and the fourth shelf platform (7) are detachably mounted with a crystal boat box body (11) via an alignment component (9). A label body (12) is fixedly mounted on the upper right corner of the back of the crystal boat box body (11). An electronic display (10) is fixedly mounted on the front side of the first shelf platform (4), the second shelf platform (5), the third shelf platform (6) and the fourth shelf platform (7). A caster wheel (13) is provided at the bottom of the left bracket (1) and the right bracket (2). A controller (14) is provided on the inner side of the left bracket (1).
2. An electronic shelf for a wafer boat cassette according to claim 1, wherein: The alignment component (9) includes a left limiting plate (901), a right limiting plate (902), a plug groove (903), and an arched clamping strip (904). The top ends of the left limiting plate (901) and the right limiting plate (902) are provided with plug grooves (903), and the arched clamping strip (904) is plugged into the inside of the plug groove (903).
3. An electronic shelf for a wafer boat cassette according to claim 1, wherein: The number of alignment components (9) is the same as the number of tag recognition sensors (8), and they correspond one-to-one. The tag recognition sensors (8) are located on the rear side of the tag body (12).
4. An electronic shelf for a wafer boat cassette according to claim 2, wherein: The cross-sections of the left limiting plate (901) and the right limiting plate (902) are inverted "L" shaped. The left limiting plate (901) and the right limiting plate (902) are symmetrically distributed about the crystal boat box body (11). The crystal boat box body (11) and the alignment component (9) are connected by plug-in connection.
5. An electronic shelf for a crystal boat box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross-section of the arched clamping bar (904) is in the shape of an "Ω" shape. Multiple arched clamping bars (904) are provided. The multiple arched clamping bars (904) are distributed at equal intervals. The arched clamping bars (904) abut against the crystal boat box body (11). The arched clamping bars (904) are made of flexible material.
6. An electronic shelf for a wafer boat cassette according to claim 1, wherein: The first shelf platform (4), the second shelf platform (5), the third shelf platform (6) and the fourth shelf platform (7) have the same specifications. The first shelf platform (4), the second shelf platform (5), the third shelf platform (6) and the fourth shelf platform (7) are all made of galvanized steel plate.
7. An electronic shelf for a wafer boat cassette according to claim 1, wherein: The alignment component (9), electronic display (10) and crystal box body (11) are provided in four identical groups, and each group of the alignment component (9), electronic display (10) and crystal box body (11) is provided with four identical groups.
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Intelligent electronic shelf for semiconductor storage
CN118479152A