Sensor Charging Container With Driven Contact Pins
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current semiconductor processing systems lack an efficient and integrated solution for charging substrate-like sensors within a container that supports secure power supply and handling, which can lead to sensor damage and increased operational complexity.
Innovation Solution
A container with a main body, support structure, contact pins, and a drive mechanism for substrate-like sensors, allowing for secure accommodation, power supply, and charging without removing the sensor, utilizing a cover for sealing and a lifting mechanism for contact pin operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the substrate-like sensor is removed from the housing by a robot and transferred to a reference target, then the sensor can be charged externally, but the sensor is exposed to potential damage and the process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the charging function with the container housing by integrating contact pins and a drive mechanism directly into the housing structure. This allows the sensor to be charged in-situ without removal, eliminating the need for external handling while ensuring protected charging within the sealed environment.
2Ease of operation
If the substrate-like sensor is removed from the housing by a robot and transferred to a reference target, then the sensor can be charged externally, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the charging mechanism with the existing housing structure by integrating contact pins and a drive mechanism into the housing. This eliminates the need for separate external charging equipment and robotic handling, reducing overall system complexity while enabling charging functionality.
3Ease of operation
If contact pins are provided inside the housing to charge the sensor, then charging can be performed without removal, but the contact pins may not reliably contact the terminal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a drive mechanism that enables the contact pins to move dynamically. This allows the contact pins to adjust their position and apply sufficient pressure to ensure reliable electrical contact with the sensor terminal, while still allowing for easy insertion and removal of the sensor.
4Ease of operation
If the housing is opened to access the sensor, then the sensor can be removed for charging, but the sensor is exposed to contaminants
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the charging function with the sealed housing structure, allowing charging to occur in-situ without opening the housing. This maintains the protective sealed environment, preventing contamination while enabling charging through integrated contact pins and drive mechanism.
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AI summary
A container for a substrate-like sensor with a terminal includes a main body having an opening, and a support disposed in the main body and configured to support the substrate-like sensor. The container includes a contact pin disposed in the main body and configured to contact the terminal of the substrate-like sensor, and a drive mechanism configured to drive the contact pin. The container includes a jack disposed outside the main body and electrically connected to the contact pin, and a cover for allowing the opening of the main body to be closed.