TECHNIQUES FOR HANDLING MEDIA ARRAYS
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1. A system for handling a plurality of substrates, the system comprising:
- a plurality of row elements for supporting the plurality of substrates, wherein the plurality of row elements are operable to change configuration of the substrates from open configuration to a high-density configuration, wherein a distance between adjacent substrates in the open configuration is greater than a distance between the adjacent substrates in the high-density configuration.
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Abstract
Techniques for handling media arrays are disclosed. The techniques may be realized as a system for handling a plurality of substrates. The system may comprise a plurality of row elements for supporting the plurality of substrates, wherein the plurality of row elements may be operable to change configuration of the substrates from open configuration to a high-density configuration, where a distance between adjacent substrates in the open configuration may be greater than a distance between the adjacent substrates in the high-density configuration.
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1. A system for handling a plurality of substrates, the system comprising:
a plurality of row elements for supporting the plurality of substrates, wherein the plurality of row elements are operable to change configuration of the substrates from open configuration to a high-density configuration, wherein a distance between adjacent substrates in the open configuration is greater than a distance between the adjacent substrates in the high-density configuration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An apparatus for processing a plurality of substrates, the apparatus comprising:
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a housing in which the plurality of substrates are processed; and a substrate handling system configured to support the plurality of substrates and to change a configuration of the plurality of substrates from a high-density configuration to an open configuration, wherein distance between adjacent substrates in the open configuration is greater than a distance between the adjacent substrate in the high-density configuration. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for handling a plurality of substrates, comprising:
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receiving a plurality of substrates on a plurality of row elements in an open configuration; and repositioning the plurality of row elements into a closed configuration using at least one gliding arm coupled to a loop portion of the plurality of row elements. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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