Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240327136). APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING CARRIERS simplified abstract

APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING CARRIERS

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Minkyun Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Seunggyu Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyunjae Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Sangmin Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Youngwook Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jaesung Byun of Suwon-si (KR)

Yongjun Ahn of Suwon-si (KR)

Yongjun Ahn of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyunwoo Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Jeonghun Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

Junhyuk Chang of Suwon-si (KR)

APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING CARRIERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240327136 titled 'APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING CARRIERS

The patent application describes an apparatus that includes an elevator, multiple storages, first robots, and second robots. The elevator can lift a vehicle with semiconductor device carriers to different process floors. Storages at each process floor store the semiconductor device carriers. First robots transfer the vehicle between the elevator and the process floors, while second robots move the semiconductor device carriers between the vehicle and the storages.

• Elevator for lifting vehicles with semiconductor device carriers
• Storages at each process floor for storing semiconductor device carriers
• First robots for transferring vehicles between elevator and process floors
• Second robots for moving semiconductor device carriers between vehicles and storages

Potential Applications: - Semiconductor manufacturing facilities - Automated material handling systems - Robotics in industrial settings

Problems Solved: - Efficient transportation of semiconductor device carriers - Streamlined process flow in manufacturing facilities

Benefits: - Increased productivity and efficiency - Reduced manual labor and human error - Optimized use of space in manufacturing facilities

Commercial Applications: Title: Automated Semiconductor Device Carrier Handling System This technology can revolutionize semiconductor manufacturing processes by automating the transportation and storage of semiconductor device carriers, leading to increased efficiency and productivity in manufacturing facilities.

Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to automated material handling systems, robotics in manufacturing, and semiconductor manufacturing processes to understand the prior art in this field.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers can stay updated on advancements in robotics, automation, and semiconductor manufacturing processes to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the described apparatus.

Questions about the Automated Semiconductor Device Carrier Handling System: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of semiconductor manufacturing processes? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this automated handling system in manufacturing facilities?

Original Abstract Submitted

an apparatus includes an elevator, a plurality of storages, a plurality of first robots and a plurality of second robots. the elevator may elevate a vehicle containing a plurality of semiconductor device carriers to position the vehicle at each of a plurality of process floors. at least one of the plurality of storages may be provided at each of the plurality of process floors to store the plurality of semiconductor device carriers. at least one of the plurality of first robots may be provided at each of the plurality of process floors to transfer the vehicle between the elevator and a respective one of the plurality of process floors. at least one of the second robots may be provided at each of the plurality of process floors to transfer at least one of the plurality of semiconductor device carriers between the vehicle and one of the plurality of storages.