Wafer edge finding positioning mechanism
By designing a wafer edge-finding and positioning mechanism, and utilizing a combination of a PLC controller and multiple sets of drive motors, lead screws, gears, and photoelectric sensors, the problem that existing devices cannot adapt to wafers of different sizes and center positioning is solved, achieving rapid and accurate positioning.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU KETUOWEI INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing wafer edge-finding and positioning devices cannot adapt to wafers of different sizes and cannot quickly locate the center, requiring additional equipment to assist.
A wafer edge-finding and positioning mechanism was designed. It uses a PLC controller and multiple sets of drive motors in conjunction with lead screws, gears, and photoelectric sensors to realize automatic adjustment and center positioning of the wafer. The precise positioning of wafers of different sizes is achieved through the cooperation of photoelectric transmitters and receivers.
It enables rapid and accurate positioning of wafers of different sizes, simplifies the edge-finding process, improves positioning accuracy and efficiency, and avoids dependence on additional equipment.
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Abstract
Claims
1. A wafer edge finding positioning mechanism, comprising a carrier table (1), characterized in that: The bearing platform (1) has a through hole (2) inside, a rotating rod (3) is installed inside the through hole (2), a turntable (4) is installed on the top of the rotating rod (3), an adsorption component is installed on the turntable (4), four sets of first grooves (14) are provided on the top of the bearing platform (1), the first grooves (14) are arranged in a cross shape on the bearing platform (1), a first lead screw (15) is installed inside the first groove (14), a third drive motor (16) is installed on one side of the first lead screw (15), a first nut seat (17) is threaded to the outer wall of the first lead screw (15), a baffle (18) is installed on the top of the first nut seat (17), a rubber pad (19) is installed on the side of the baffle (18) near the turntable (4), both the baffle (18) and the rubber pad (19) are arc-shaped, and a PLC controller (29) is installed at one end of the bearing platform (1).
2. The wafer edge finding positioning mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The adsorption assembly includes a built-in groove (6) located inside the turntable (4). A suction cup (7) is annularly mounted on the top of the turntable (4). The built-in groove (6) is connected to the suction cup (7). A negative pressure pump (8) is installed on one side of the turntable (4). An air supply pipe (9) and an exhaust pipe (10) are respectively installed at both ends of the negative pressure pump (8). The air supply pipe (9) and the exhaust pipe (10) are connected to the built-in groove (6).
3. The wafer edge finding positioning mechanism of claim 1, wherein: A first drive motor (11) is installed at the bottom of the support platform (1). A first gear (12) is installed on the output shaft of the first drive motor (11). A second gear (13) is installed on the lower part of the outer wall of the rotating rod (3). The first gear (12) and the second gear (13) are meshed and connected. The diameter of the first gear (12) is smaller than the diameter of the second gear (13). A bearing (5) is installed at the connection between the rotating rod (3) and the support platform (1).
4. The wafer edge finding positioning mechanism of claim 3, wherein: The top of the support platform (1) is provided with a second groove (20), and a second lead screw (21) is installed inside the second groove (20). A first bevel gear (22) is installed on the side of the outer wall of the second lead screw (21) away from the turntable (4). The lower part of the first bevel gear (22) is meshed with a second bevel gear (24). The bottom of the second bevel gear (24) is installed with a second drive motor (23) through the support platform (1). A second nut seat (25) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the second lead screw (21).
5. The wafer edge finding positioning mechanism of claim 4, wherein: A U-shaped frame (26) is installed on the top of the second nut seat (25). The opening of the U-shaped frame (26) is close to the turntable (4). A photoelectric transmitter (27) is installed on the inner top of the U-shaped frame (26). A photoelectric receiver (28) is installed on the inner bottom of the U-shaped frame (26). The output end of the photoelectric transmitter (27) is electrically connected to the input end of the photoelectric receiver (28). The output end of the photoelectric receiver (28) is electrically connected to the input end of the PLC controller (29). The output end of the PLC controller (29) is electrically connected to the input end of the first drive motor (11).
6. The wafer edge finding positioning mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The output terminal of the PLC controller (29) is electrically connected to the input terminals of the four sets of the third drive motors (16).
7. The wafer edge finding positioning mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The top of the support platform (1) is provided with an annular groove (30), and a slip ring (31) is slidably connected inside the annular groove (30). The top of the slip ring (31) is fixedly connected to the turntable (4).