US5065698A
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Film forming apparatus capable of preventing adhesion of film deposits
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1991-03-25
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Granted: 1991-11-19
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Expires: 2011-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A film forming apparatus for forming a film on a substrate set inside a film forming chamber capable of being evacuated comprises; a film forming chanber in which a film is formed on a substrate; a deposit shield member to prevent deposits from being adhered on the inner wall surface of the film forming chamber; a vacuum chamber capable of being evacuated and in which the deposit shield member is changed for new one; an open-shut device provided between the vacuum chamber and the film forming chamber, to keep airtightness between the vacuum chamber and the film forming chamber; and a carrying device to carry the deposit shield member between the vacuum chamber and the film forming chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Atsushi Koike
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:33
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C14/00; C23C14/22; C23C14/56; C23C14/564; C23C16/00; C23C16/44; C23C16/4401; C23C16/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A film forming apparatus for forming a film on a substrate set inside at least one film forming chamber capable of being evacuated, comprising; said film forming chamber in which the film is formed on said substrate; a deposit shield member to prevent deposits from being adhered on the inner wall surface of said film forming chamber, said deposit shield member subject to absorption of gas on surfaces thereof; at least one vacuum chamber capable of being evacuated and in which said deposit shield member is changed for a new one, wherein said vacuum chamber includes a baking means to enhance elimination of gas absorbed on said surface of said deposit shield member; an open-shut means provided between said vacuum chamber and said film forming chamber, to keep airtightness between said vacuum chamber and said film forming chamber; and a carrying means to carry said deposit shield member between said vacuum chamber and said film forming chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A film forming apparatus for forming a film on a substrate set inside at least one film forming chamber capable of being evacuated, comprising; said film forming chamber in which the film is formed on said substrate; a deposit shield member to prevent deposits from being adhered on the inner wall surface of said film forming chamber, said deposit shield member subject to absorption of gas on surfaces thereof; at least one vacuum chamber capable of being evacuated and in which said deposit shield member is changed for a new one, wherein said vacuum chamber includes a baking means to enhance elimination of gas absorbed on said surface of said deposit shield member; an open-shut means provided between said vacuum chamber and said film forming chamber, to keep airtightness between said vacuum chamber and said film forming chamber; and a carrying means to carry said deposit shield member between said vacuum chamber and said film forming chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The film forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said vacuum chamber includes a cooling means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The film forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said film forming chamber comprises a plurality of film forming chambers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The film forming apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said deposit shield member is integrally formed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The film forming apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said deposit shield member comprises an opening on the substrate side.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
The film forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each of said film forming chambers is connected to a corresponding one of said vacuum chambers, and wherein said deposit shield member is carried from each of said film forming chambers, into one of said vacuum chambers and from said one of said vacuum chambers into said film forming chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
The film forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said at least one vacuum chamber comprises a first and second vacuum chamber each connected to said film forming chamber, said first vacuum chamber having the function of carrying a deposit shield member into said film forming chamber and the second vacuum chamber having the function of carrying a deposit shield member out of said film forming chamber.
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