Universal Die Container Load Port With Adjustable Stage Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current die processing tools require modification to accommodate different types of die containers, leading to resource wastage and inflexible production processes.

Innovation Solution

A multiple semiconductor die container load port is designed to handle multiple different semiconductor die containers without modification, featuring a housing with an elevator and a stage with movable portions to accommodate various container sizes and types.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If current die processing tools are modified to accommodate different types of die containers, then the containers can be handled, but resource wastage and inflexible production processes occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to handle different die container typesVSAvoidresource wastage

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The load port is designed with a universal stage and elevator mechanism that can accommodate multiple types of die containers (trays, magazines, tray cassettes) without requiring modification. The stage can be positioned at different heights and the elevator can adjust to different container configurations, allowing a single load port to perform multiple functions and handle various container types seamlessly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of manufacture

If load ports are modified for different die containers, then specific container types can be accommodated, but production flexibility decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer accommodation capabilityVSAvoidproduction flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The load port incorporates dynamic elements including an elevator that can move the stage to different heights and positioning mechanisms that can adjust to accommodate various container sizes and types. This dynamic design allows the load port to adapt to different die container configurations without physical modification, maintaining production flexibility while ensuring proper accommodation of various container types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If manual handling of die containers is used, then load port modifications are avoided, but die damage risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveload port structureVSAvoiddie damage during handling

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The load port incorporates an automated elevator mechanism that self-adjusts to accommodate different container types and automatically performs the lifting and positioning operations. The system includes sensors and control mechanisms that enable the load port to service itself by detecting container presence and type, then automatically adjusting stage height and positioning without human intervention, thereby preventing die damage while avoiding complex manual handling procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250191948A1Multiple semiconductor die container load port

Publication Date: 2025.06.12 TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD

AI summary

A multiple die container load port may include a housing with an opening, and an elevator to accommodate a plurality of different sized die containers. The multiple die container load port may include a stage supported by the housing and moveable within the opening of the housing by the elevator. The stage may include one or more positioning mechanisms to facilitate positioning of the plurality of different sized die containers on the stage, and may include different portions movable by the elevator to accommodate the plurality of different sized die containers. The multiple die container load port may include a position sensor to identify one of the plurality of different sized die containers positioned on the stage.