Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company, ltd. (20240377830). MOBILE STOCKER AND METHODS OF OPERATION simplified abstract
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MOBILE STOCKER AND METHODS OF OPERATION
Organization Name
taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company, ltd.
Inventor(s)
Rong Syuan Fan of Taoyuan (TW)
Ching-Jung Chang of Taichung City (TW)
Chi-Feng Tung of Jhunan Township (TW)
Hsiang Yin Shen of Hsinchu (TW)
MOBILE STOCKER AND METHODS OF OPERATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240377830 titled 'MOBILE STOCKER AND METHODS OF OPERATION
The abstract describes a mobile stocker designed for easy installation and relocation within a semiconductor fabrication facility. The stocker can learn the facility layout and autonomously navigate to new locations based on this information.
- Capable of being programmed with, or autonomously learning, the layout of a semiconductor fabrication facility
- Automatically relocating to new locations based on the facility layout using a navigation system
- Flexibly relocating within the facility to support changes in demand and production capacity
- Quickly assigning a location identifier and interfacing with transport systems to reduce downtime
- Increasing productivity in the semiconductor fabrication facility
Potential Applications: - Semiconductor fabrication facilities - Manufacturing plants with dynamic layout requirements - Warehouses with changing storage needs
Problems Solved: - Difficulty in relocating stockers within a facility - Downtime due to manual reprogramming and navigation - Inefficiencies in adapting to changing production demands
Benefits: - Improved flexibility and adaptability in facility layout changes - Enhanced productivity and efficiency in stocker operations - Reduced downtime and increased overall output
Commercial Applications: Title: "Mobile Stocker for Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities" This technology can be utilized in semiconductor fabrication facilities, manufacturing plants, and warehouses to optimize stocker operations and enhance overall productivity.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the mobile stocker learn the layout of the semiconductor fabrication facility? The mobile stocker can be programmed with the layout information or autonomously learn it using a navigation system. 2. What are the key benefits of using a mobile stocker in a semiconductor fabrication facility? The benefits include increased flexibility in layout changes, reduced downtime, and improved productivity.
Original Abstract Submitted
a mobile stocker described herein is configured to be easily installed and relocated to various locations in a semiconductor fabrication facility. the mobile stocker is capable of being programmed with, and/or autonomously learning, the layout of a semiconductor fabrication facility, and automatically relocating to a new location based on the layout using a navigation system. accordingly, the mobile stocker is capable of being flexibly relocated in the semiconductor fabrication facility to dynamically support changes in demand and production capacity. moreover, the capability to quickly assign a location identifier to the mobile stocker and to automatically interface with transport systems in the semiconductor fabrication facility reduces downtime of the mobile stocker, which increases productivity in the semiconductor fabrication facility.
