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US 2009/0214323 A1Published application
Substrate carrier system
AssigneeUniversal Instruments Corporation
InventorsLaurence A. Harvilchuck, George R. Westby
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Abstract
A substrate carrier system is provided for physical management of substrate(s) during a variety of assembly techniques performed on the both sides of the substrate(s) without dismounting or changing carrier systems.
Claims20
A substrate carrier system for a substrate for use with a plurality of assembly techniques, comprising:
- a frame;
- and
- at least two suspension arms for holding the substrate, wherein, the suspension arms allow the substrate to be vertically translated relative to the frame.
A substrate carrier system for a substrate for use with a plurality of assembly techniques, comprising:
- a disposable frame having an outer edge, wherein the outer edge is structurally manipulated to strengthen the frame;
- and
- at least one land element onto which the substrate is mounted.
A method of supporting a substrate during an assembly process, the method comprising:
- providing a substrate carrier system including:
- a frame having an outer edge, wherein the outer edge is structurally manipulated to strengthen the frame;
- and
- at least two suspension arms for holding the substrate, wherein the suspension arms allow the substrate to be vertically translated relative to the frame;
- mounting the substrate to the carrier system;
- and
- performing an assembly process on the substrate while the substrate is mounted to the carrier system.
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