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09-02-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR PRINTING OF A MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20170036436A1
Принадлежит: Applied Material Italia S.R.L.

An apparatus for printing on a substrate is disclosed. The apparatus includes a material recovery device and a first linear motor configured for adjusting a distance of the material recovery device with respect to a substrate support. Further, a method for printing of a material on a substrate is provided that includes positioning a material recovery device with respect to a substrate support using a first linear motor. 1. An apparatus for printing of a material on a substrate , comprising a material recovery device and a first linear motor configured for adjusting a distance of the material recovery device with respect to a substrate support.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a first printing device configured for printing the material on the substrate.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including a second linear motor connected to the first printing device and configured for adjusting at least one of a position of the first printing device with respect to the substrate support and a force of the first printing device acting on the substrate support.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first linear motor and the second linear motor are configured as a linear double motor.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a first adjustment device configured for adjusting a tilt of the material recovery device with respect to the substrate support.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including a second adjustment device configured for adjusting a tilt of the first printing device with respect to the substrate support.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first linear motor is a stepper motor.8. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including a second printing device connected to the first linear motor.9. The apparatus of claim 3 , further including a current detection device configured for detecting a current flowing through at least one of the first linear motor and second linear motor.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , further including a processing ...

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

ENHANCED VISION SYSTEM FOR SCREEN PRINTING PATTERN ALIGNMENT

Номер: US20120040490A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

Embodiments of the invention also generally provide a solar cell formation process that includes the formation of metal contacts over heavly doped regions that are formed in a desired pattern on a surface of a substrate. Embodiments of the invention also provide an inspection system and supporting hardware that is used to reliably position a similarly shaped, or patterned, metal contact structure on the patterned heavily doped regions to allow an Ohmic contact to be made. The metal contact structure, such as fingers and busbars, are formed on the heavily doped regions so that a high quality electrical connection can be formed between these two regions. 1. A solar cell formation process , comprising:positioning a substrate on a substrate receiving surface, wherein the substrate has a first surface and a patterned doped region formed thereon; emitting electromagnetic radiation towards the first surface;', 'receiving electromagnetic radiation at a first wavelength from a region of the first surface;, 'determining the actual position of the patterned doped region on the substrate, wherein determining the actual position comprises;'}aligning one or more features in a screen printing mask to the patterned doped region using information received from the determined actual position of the patterned doped region on the substrate; anddepositing a layer of material through the one or more features and onto at least a portion of patterned doped region after aligning the one or more features to the patterned doped region.2. The solar cell formation process of claim 1 , wherein the layer comprises a conductive material claim 1 , the substrate comprises silicon claim 1 , and the patterned doped region has a dopant concentration greater than about 1×10atoms/cm.3. The solar cell formation process of claim 1 , wherein receiving electromagnetic radiation at a first wavelength is performed by an optical detector that is positioned adjacent to the first surface and the emitted ...

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING A PRINT SUPPORT

Номер: US20120064250A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials ITALIA S. R. L.

The present invention generally relates to a transport unit for transporting a print support, or substrate, through a plant that deposits print tracks on a surface of the print support. The plant has at least one print station having at least one print head to deposit the print track onto the print support according to a predetermined pattern. The transport unit comprises a transport element having a transport surface facing, during use, toward the print head and on which the print support is disposed during processing. The transport surface comprises a portion covered with an adhesive surface layer upon which the print support is positioned. 1. A transportation apparatus , comprising:a transport device having a transport surface;an adhesive layer disposed over at least a portion of the transport surface, wherein the adhesive layer has a contact surface on which at least a portion of a substrate can be received;a separation device having an edge that is positioned to separate a substrate that is disposed on the contact surface; anda mechanical actuator that is configured to move the adhesive layer relative to the separation device.2. The transportation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the contact surface of the adhesive layer has an adhesive capacity from about 0.3 N/cm to about 5 N/cm.3. The transportation apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a suction element disposed adjacent to the transport surface claim 2 , and configured to expose a side of the transport device that is opposite to the transport surface to a pressure below atmospheric pressure.4. The transportation apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the transport device comprises a conveyor belt.5. The transportation apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a suction element disposed below the transport surface claim 1 , and configured to expose a side of the transport device that is opposite to the transport surface to a pressure below atmospheric pressure.6. The transportation apparatus of claim 5 , wherein ...

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

PHOTOLUMINESCENCE IMAGE FOR ALIGNMENT OF SELECTIVE-EMITTER DIFFUSIONS

Номер: US20120100666A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

Embodiments of the invention generally provide a solar cell formation process that includes the formation of metal contacts over heavily doped regions that are formed in a desired pattern on a surface of a substrate. Embodiments of the invention also provide an inspection system and supporting hardware that is used to reliably position a similarly shaped, or patterned, metal contact structure on the patterned heavily doped regions to allow an Ohmic contact to be made. The metal contact structure, such as fingers and busbars, are formed on the heavily doped regions so that a high quality electrical connection can be formed between these two regions. 1. A solar cell formation process , comprising:positioning a substrate on a substrate receiving surface, wherein the substrate has a first surface and a patterned doped region formed thereon, wherein the patterned doped region comprises a heavily doped region and a lightly doped region; emitting electromagnetic radiation towards the first surface;', 're-emitting electromagnetic radiation from a region of the first surface comprising the patterned doped region; and', 'receiving the re-emitted electromagnetic radiation;, 'determining an actual position of the patterned doped region on the substrate, wherein determining the actual position comprises;'}aligning one or more features in a screen printing mask to the patterned doped region using information received from the determined actual position of the patterned doped region on the substrate; anddepositing a layer of material through the one or more features and onto at least a portion of patterned doped region after aligning the one or more features to the patterned doped region.2. The solar cell formation process of claim 1 , wherein the layer comprises a conductive material claim 1 , the substrate comprises silicon claim 1 , and the patterned doped region has a dopant concentration greater than about 1×10atoms/cm.3. The solar cell formation process of claim 1 , wherein ...

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRINTING A SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20120244702A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods of printing MWT solar cells. The methods include positioning the non-light-receiving side of a solar cell substrate on a support. The solar cell substrate has a plurality of holes formed therethrough. The plurality of holes are then metalized. Metalizing the holes includes applying a first silver-containing paste within the holes, or depositing the first silver-containing paste on the interior surface of the holes. The first silver-containing paste is in electrical communication with the front surface and the back surface of the substrate. Then, a plurality of collection fingers are formed on the front surface of the substrate using a second silver-containing paste. The substrate may then be flipped, and one or more printing processes may be performed on the non-light-receiving side of the substrate. 1. A method for printing a substrate , comprising:positioning a substrate on a support within a printing unit, the substrate having a back surface in contact with the support, a front surface opposite the back surface, and plurality of holes extending between the front surface and the back surface;metalizing the holes extending between the front surface of the substrate and the back surface of the substrate by applying a first silver-containing paste from the direction of the front surface of the substrate, wherein metalizing the holes includes filling the holes with the first silver-containing paste or depositing the first silver containing paste on the interior surface of the holes to form an electrical connection between the front surface of the substrate and the back surface of the substrate;forming a plurality of fingers on the front surface of the substrate by printing a second silver-containing paste on the front surface of the substrate, wherein the plurality of fingers are in electrical communication with and extend radially from at least one of the holes;flipping the substrate;printing a third ...

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND CONTROL OF PLATES FOR ELECTRONICS AND RELATED APPARATUS

Номер: US20120301602A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

A method for the production and control of plates for electronics comprising a first step in which a plate is positioned, by positioning means, in a loading station; a second step in which the plate is disposed in a deposition station associated with a unit for depositing metal or other material; a third step in which the plate is disposed in an exit station and a detection means is activated to detect the presence of defects in the plate; and a fourth step in which the plate is discharged from the exit station. In the first step, the detection means is activated to identify defects in the plate disposed in the loading station. In the second step, the deposition unit is activated in order to deposit the metal on the plate when in the first step the detection means has not detected any defect in the plate. 1. A method for the production and control of plates for electronics comprising:a first step in which a plate is positioned, by means of positioning means, in a loading station;a second step in which the plate is disposed in a deposition station associated with a unit for depositing metal, or other material, in which the metal or other material is deposited on the plate, in order to generate on the plates tracks made of metal or other material, according to a pre-determined and desired topological disposition;a third step in which the plate is disposed in an exit station and a detection means is activated so as to detect the presence of defects in the plate; anda fourth step in which the plate is discharged from the exit station, wherein in said first step said detection means is activated to identify defects in said plate disposed in the loading station and wherein in said second step the deposition unit is activated in order to deposit the metal or other material on said plate when in said first step the detection means has not detected any defect in said plate.2. A method as in claim 1 , wherein in said fourth step the plate without defects is discharged by ...

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES

Номер: US20130021054A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

The present invention generally relates to an apparatus used for simulating spectrum of solar radiation and testing a photovoltaic device using the simulated spectrum of solar radiation. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a light-source device configured to reproducing spectrum of solar radiation, the light-source device comprising a radiation plate divided into a plurality of cells, and each of the cells comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes emitting at least two different wavelengths, and a substrate support disposed opposite to the light-source device. In one example, the plurality of light-emitting diodes emit a wavelength that is selected from the group consisting of colors blue, green, yellow, red, a first and a second color in infrared having different wavelengths with respect to each other. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a light-source device configured to reproducing spectrum of solar radiation, the light-source device comprising a radiation plate divided into a plurality of cells, and each of the cells comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes emitting at least two different wavelengths;a substrate support disposed opposite to the light-source device;one or more sensors disposed in proximity to the substrate support to detect the radiation emitted by the radiation plate; anda control system connected to the one or more sensors and adapted to receive the information associated with the spectrum actually emitted over time by the radiation plate and to regulate the emission parameters at least to minimize the fluctuations and to spatially homogenize the radiation emitted.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the cells of the radiation plate is independently controlled at least in the emission parameters of its light-emitting diodes.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least two different wavelengths are selected over the entire emission spectrum of solar radiation.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of light- ...

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

SUPPORT AND TRANSPORT UNIT FOR A PRINT SUBSTRATE FOR A PLANT FOR DEPOSITING PRINT TRACKS, AND RELATIVE DEPOSITION METHOD

Номер: US20130048608A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

A unit to support and transport a print substrate () for a plant () for depositing print tracks made of conductive or non-conductive material, said print substrate () being provided with holes () that extend between a first surface () and a second surface () thereof. Said support unit comprises a first fluid-dynamic circuit () suitable to generate a first suction condition to keep the substrate () adherent to a support surface () of the support unit, and a second fluid-dynamic circuit (), distinct and at least partly independent from the first fluid-dynamic circuit (), suitable to generate a second controlled suction condition able to allow the controlled filling of the holes () with the conductive or non-conductive material. 1. An apparatus for supporting and transporting a substrate for depositing print tracks , comprising:a support plate having a support surface suitable for supporting a substrate positioned on the support surface;a first fluid-dynamic circuit configured to generate a first suction condition in one or more first regions of the support surface of the support plate to maintain the substrate adherent to the support surface; anda second fluid-dynamic circuit configured to generate a second suction condition in one or more second regions of the support surface of the support plate, wherein the one or more second regions are positioned to be in fluid communication with one or more holes in the substrate when the substrate is resting on the support surface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second suction condition is configured to be controlled for allowing controlled filling of the one or more holes in the substrate with a conductive material.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support surface further has a plurality of first holes and a plurality of second holes claim 1 , the plurality of first holes is in fluid communication with the first fluid-dynamic circuit claim 1 , the plurality of second holes is in fluid communication with ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE FORMATION OF SOLAR CELLS WITH SELECTIVE EMITTERS

Номер: US20130095579A1
Автор: BUDIARTO Edward, Egan Todd
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

Methods and apparatus for forming solar cells with selective emitters are provided. A method includes positioning a substrate on a substrate receiving surface. The substrate has a surface comprising a first patterned heavily doped region having a first dopant concentration that defines the selective emitters, and a second doped emitter region having a second dopant concentration that is less than the first dopant concentration, wherein the second doped emitter region surrounds the first patterned heavily doped region. The method further comprises determining a position of the first patterned heavily doped region by using a Fourier transform to process a filtered optical image, aligning one or more distinctive elements in a screen printing mask with the first patterned heavily doped region by using information received from the determined position of the first patterned heavily doped region, and depositing a layer of material on a portion of the first patterned heavily doped region. 1. A method for forming solar cells with selective emitters , comprising: at least a first patterned heavily doped region formed on said the surface, having a first dopant concentration that defines the selective emitters, and', 'a second doped emitter region having a second dopant concentration less than the first dopant concentration, wherein the second doped emitter region surrounds the first patterned heavily doped region;, 'positioning a substrate on a substrate receiving surface, wherein the substrate has a surface that comprises acquiring an optical image of a portion of the surface,', 'optical filtering of the optical image,', 'using a Fourier transform to process the filtered optical image, and', 'evaluating a contrast between the first patterned heavily doped region and the second doped emitter region in the filtered and the Fourier transformed optical image to determine the position of the first patterned and heavily doped region;, 'determining a position of the first patterned ...

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR SCREEN PRINTING OF A MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE, CONTROLLER FOR AN APPARATUS FOR SCREEN PRINTING ON A SUBSTRATE, AND APPARATUS FOR SCREEN PRINTING OF A MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20210060925A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

A method for screen printing of a material on a substrate is provided. The method includes moving a process head assembly having at least one deposition device from a first position to a second position to perform a stroke, wherein the stroke includes at least a first phase for material processing of a material on a screen device using the at least one deposition device and a second phase for a material transfer from the screen device to the substrate. The at least one deposition device moves in a first direction in the first phase. At least one device moves in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the first phase. The at least one deposition device and the at least one device simultaneously move during at least a part of the first phase. The at least one device is selected from the group including the at least one deposition device, a material processing device, the screen device, and a substrate support. 1. A method for screen printing of a material on a substrate , comprising:moving a process head assembly having at least one deposition device from a first position to a second position to perform a stroke, wherein the stroke includes at least a first phase for material processing of a material on a screen device using the at least one deposition device and a second phase for a material transfer from the screen device to the substrate;wherein the at least one deposition device moves in a first direction in the first phase;wherein at least one device moves in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the first phase;wherein the at least one deposition device and the at least one device simultaneously move during at least a part of the first phase; andwherein the at least one device is selected from the group consisting of the at least one deposition device, a material processing device, the screen device, and a substrate support.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first direction is a horizontal direction and the second ...

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Method for printing a substrate

Номер: WO2012072579A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods of printing MWT solar cells. The methods include positioning the non-light-receiving side of a solar cell substrate on a support. The solar cell substrate has a plurality of holes formed therethrough. The plurality of holes are then metalized. Metalizing the holes includes applying a first silver-containing paste within the holes, or depositing the first silver-containing paste on the interior surface of the holes. The first silver- containing paste is in electrical communication with the front surface and the back surface of the substrate. Then, a plurality of collection fingers are formed on the front surface of the substrate using a second silver-containing paste. The plurality of collection fingers are electrically coupled and extend substantially radially from at least one of the holes. The substrate may then be flipped, and one or more printing processes may be performed on the back surface of the substrate.

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19-11-2015 дата публикации

Solar cell device and method for producing a solar cell device

Номер: WO2015172823A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

According to an aspect, a solar cell device (120) is provided that includes one or more fingers (400). The one or more fingers are provided with a tapered shape. According to a further aspect, a method for producing a solar cell device is provided. The method includes depositing one or more finger with a tapered shape. Furthermore, a screen (132) for use in a screen printing apparatus (100) is provided. The screen includes at least one finger slot (850) wherein the at least one finger slot has a tapered shape so as to produce at least one tapered finger on a solar cell device.

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01-11-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus for screen printing of a material on a substrate used in the manufacture of a solar cell, solar cell production apparatus, and method for screen printing of a material on a substrate used in the manufacture of a solar cell

Номер: WO2018197005A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

An apparatus (100) for screen printing of a material on a substrate (10) used in the manufacture of a solar cell is provided. The apparatus (100) includes a process head assembly (110) including one or more deposition devices (120) configured for transferring the material from a screen (154) to the substrate (10) and one or more material processing devices (130) for processing of the material on the screen (154), and a drive device (140) configured for moving the process head assembly (110) in a first direction (1) along a substrate support (20) for transferring and processing of the material during a deposition process.

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus for processing of a substrate used in the manufacture of a solar cell, and method for processing of a substrate used in the manufacture of a solar cell

Номер: WO2018077422A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

An apparatus (100) for processing of a substrate (10) used in the manufacture of a solar cell is provided. The apparatus (100) includes an inspection assembly (110) configured to detect a first dimension of a first line pattern (13) on a first substrate, a processing device (120) configured to provide a second line pattern (14) over the first line pattern (13) to form a combined line pattern (12), wherein the inspection assembly (110) is further configured to detect a second dimension of the combined line pattern (12), and an alignment device (130) configured to align at least one of the processing device (120) and a second substrate based on the first dimension and the second dimension.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for testing photovoltaic devices

Номер: WO2013011060A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

Apparatus (10) for simulating spectrum of solar radiation and testing a photovoltaic device (17) using the simulated spectrum (15) of solar radiation. The apparatus (10) includes a light-source device configured to reproducing spectrum (15) of solar radiation, the light- source device comprising a radiation plate (13) divided into a plurality of cells, and each of the cells comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes emitting at least two different wavelengths, and a substrate support (16) disposed opposite to the light-source device. In one example, the plurality of light-emitting diodes emit a wavelength that is selected from the group consisting of colors blue, green, yellow, red, a first and a second color in infrared having different wavelengths with respect to each other.

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14-05-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus for manufacturing a photovoltaic arrangement comprising a conductive tab element and a plurality of overlapping solar cell pieces, method of manufacturing same

Номер: WO2021089157A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

An apparatus (100) for manufacturing a photovoltaic arrangement is provided. The photovoltaic arrangement includes a conductive tab element (30) and a plurality of overlapping solar cell pieces. The apparatus includes an assembling module (300). The assembling module is configured for assembling a partial photovoltaic arrangement including a first solar cell piece (10a) and the conductive tab element. The assembling of the partial photovoltaic arrangement includes providing the first solar cell piece and the conductive tab element in an overlapping configuration. The assembling module is configured for providing a second solar cell piece (10b) and a solar cell piece of the partial photovoltaic arrangement in an overlapping configuration. The solar cell piece of the partial photovoltaic arrangement may be the first solar cell piece or a third solar cell piece (10c). Providing the second solar cell piece and the solar cell piece of the partial photovoltaic arrangement in an overlapping configuration is performed after providing the first solar cell piece and the conductive tab element in an overlapping configuration.

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus for uniformly arranging solar cell elements, system for use in the manufacture of solar cells, and method for uniformly arranging solar cell elements

Номер: WO2021028030A1
Автор: Luigi De Santi
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

An apparatus for uniformly arranging solar cell elements that includes: a transport device for moving at least one solar cell element at a first speed; a transfer device that includes at least one gripping unit configured to grip the at least one solar cell element; and an actuator configured to move the transfer device at a second speed that is higher than the first speed.

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30-03-2017 дата публикации

Apparatus configured for alignment of a screen device with respect to a substrate used in the manufacture of a solar cell, system for deposition of a material on a substrate used in the manufacture of a solar cell, and method for aligning a screen device with respect to a substrate used in the manufacture of a solar cell

Номер: WO2017050391A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

The present disclosure provides an apparatus (100) configured for alignment of a screen device (110) with respect to a substrate (10) used in the manufacture of a solar cell. The apparatus includes a base device (120) and one or more rotatable devices configured for contacting the screen device (110), wherein at least one first rotatable device (130) of the one or more rotatable devices is connected to the base device (110) via one or more elastic elements (140).

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12-09-2019 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for processing a solar cell structure

Номер: WO2019170240A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

A method for processing a solar cell structure includes providing a solar cell structure (10) having a first side (12) and a second side (14). The method includes at least one of (a) scribing the solar cell structure on the first side of the solar cell structure and (b) cutting through the solar cell structure using a laser beam incident on the first side of the solar cell structure. The method includes providing an adhesive (32) on the second side of the solar cell structure.

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25-05-2023 дата публикации

Method of deposition on a substrate used for the manufacture of a solar cell, screen for screen printing on a substrate used for the manufacture of a solar cell, processing line for processing a substrate used for the manufacture of a solar cell

Номер: WO2023088552A1
Автор: Davide Colla
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

A method of deposition on a substrate (10) used for the manufacture of a solar cell (1) is provided. The method includes depositing a first conductive pattern (420) on a first side of the substrate (10). The first conductive pattern is one of a plurality of busbars (30) and a plurality of fingers (20). The method includes providing a screen (600) over the substrate. The screen includes a set of openings (750). The screen has a bottom side (604) having a varying vertical profile including low portions (610) and high portions (620). The method includes transferring a printing material from the screen to the substrate through the set of openings to print a second conductive pattern (930) on the first side of the substrate. The second conductive pattern is the other one of the plurality of busbars and the plurality of fingers. During the printing of the second conductive pattern, the first conductive pattern is substantially wet and the screen is disposed over the substrate in a manner such that the high portions are elevated above the first conductive pattern.

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14-09-2023 дата публикации

Method of dispensing paste for a printer using a paste dispensing apparatus and paste dispensing apparatus for dispensing paste for a printer

Номер: WO2023169661A1
Автор: Davide Colla
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

A method of dispensing paste for a printer (1500) using a paste dispensing apparatus (100) is provided. The paste dispensing apparatus includes a reservoir (110) for storing a paste (10) for a printer (1500). The reservoir includes a stirrer (112) for stirring the paste. The paste dispensing apparatus includes a receptacle (120) for receiving paste from the reservoir. The paste dispensing apparatus includes a closable passage (210, 220; 1120) from the reservoir to the receptacle. The closable passage is changeable between an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the receptacle is fluidly coupled to the reservoir so that paste can pass from the reservoir to the receptacle. In the closed state, the receptacle is fluidly decoupled from the reservoir so that the paste is prevented from passing from the reservoir to the receptacle. The paste dispensing apparatus includes a pusher (132) for pushing paste out of the receptacle. The method includes transferring a first volume of paste (380) from the reservoir to the receptacle while the closable passage is in the open state. The method includes, after the transferring, changing the closable passage from the open state to the closed state. The method includes, after the changing, performing a first discharging operation by the pusher to discharge a first amount of paste (522) from the receptacle while the closable passage is in the closed state.

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22-10-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus for printing of a material on a substrate

Номер: WO2015158392A1
Автор: Tommaso VERCESI
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

An apparatus for printing on a substrate is disclosed. The apparatus includes a material recovery device (20) and a first linear motor configured for adjusting a distance of the material recovery device (20) with respect to a substrate support (40). Further, a method for printing of a material on a substrate is provided that includes positioning a material recovery device (20) with respect to a substrate support (40) using a first linear motor.

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14-09-2023 дата публикации

Processing line for processing a substrate used for the manufacture of a solar cell and method of operating a processing line for processing a substrate used for the manufacture of a solar cell

Номер: WO2023169658A1
Автор: Davide Colla
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

A processing line (100) for processing a substrate (10) used for the manufacture of a solar cell is provided. The processing line (100) includes a first station (110) including a first chamber (112). The processing line (100 includes a second station (120). The second station (120) includes a second chamber (122) and a printer (124) in the second chamber (122). The processing line (100) includes a linear guide (50) extending at least from the first chamber (112) to the second chamber (122). The processing line (100) includes a robot arm (150). The processing line (100) includes an actuator assembly (160) to move the robot arm (150 along the linear guide (50). The robot arm (150) is movable along the linear guide (50) to a position inside the first chamber (112). The robot arm (150) is movable along the linear guide (50) to a position inside the second chamber (122).

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12-06-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for transporting a substrate

Номер: WO2014086583A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

An apparatus for transporting a substrate (250) is provided. The apparatus comprises a substrate supply (301) for supplying substrates (250) and a conveyor belt unit (302) for transporting the substrates (250), wherein a first part (I) of the conveyor belt unit (302) is positioned above the substrate supply (301).

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09-06-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus for printing on a substrate for the production of a solar cell, and method for transporting a substrate for the production of a solar cell

Номер: WO2016086969A1
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Italia S.R.L.

The present disclosure provides an apparatus (100) for printing on a substrate (10) for the production of a solar cell. The apparatus (100) includes two or more process stations (110); at least one substrate support (120) configured to support the substrate (10); and at least one transport device (130) configured to transport the at least one substrate support (120) in a horizontal direction (300) and in a vertical direction (310) for transporting the at least one substrate support (120) between the two or more process stations (110).

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