Abstract: A substrate transfer apparatus (100) includes a base (40), first and second cassettes (1, 2), a adjustable cassette (6), and a push unit (50). The adjustable cassette (6) is between the first and second cassettes, and has a pair of side walls (640), a top wall (630) interconnecting the side walls, and a height-adjusting mechanism (63). The base supports the first and second cassettes and the adjustable cassette thereon, and defines a central slide groove (41) therein. The push unit includes a slide portion (550) and an urging portion (500). The slide portion can slide in the central slide groove. The height-adjusting mechanism can adjust a height of the adjustable cassette according to the height of the first cassette and the height of second cassette. The urging portion can push substrates in the first cassette into the adjustable cassette and further into the second cassette.

Abstract: A system (20) for conveying semifinished products during the manufacturing of liquid crystal displays, includes a first processing station (21); a second processing station (22) proximate to the first processing station; a shortcut conveyor interconnecting the first processing station and the second processing station; a stocking conveyor interconnecting the first processing station and the second processing station, a conveyance route of the stocking conveyor being shortcut by the shortcut conveyor; a data reader (27) for judging if a to-be-processed semifinished product coming from the first processing station is instructed to be conveyed to the stocking conveyor; a sensor (29) for judging if the shortcut conveyor is fully loaded; and a controller for controlling the shortcut conveyor and the stocking conveyor to convey the semifinished product to the second processing station according to judging results of the date reader and the sensor.

Abstract: A folding container (3) comprises: an upper frame (31) including a pair of first and second opposite sides; a pair of side plates (35) being pivotally connected to a respective first side and movable relative to the upper frame; a pair of folding plates (37) positioned between the side plates, each of the folding plates including an upper plate (371) and a lower plate (373), each of the upper plate being pivotally connected to a respective second side; a bottom plate (33) including a pair of second opposite sides corresponding to the second sides of the upper frame, each lower plate being pivotally connected to the bottom plate, the side plates and folding plates and bottom plate cooperatively forming a receptacle; and a pair of slot plates (38) with a plurality of slots (381), each of the slot plates being adjacent to a respective one of the side plates.

Abstract: A cassette (1) for holding and transporting substrates includes a chassis (11), a pair of supporting walls (30) facing each other, a pair of first pivot elements (40), and a pair of second pivot elements (42). The first and second pivot elements are pivotally connected to the chassis and supporting walls, respectively. Each of the supporting walls includes a plurality of supporting members (301) protruding inwardly therefrom. The chassis and the supporting walls define a space for accommodating the substrates on the supporting members. A distance between the supporting walls can be easily adjusted by pivoting the pivot elements. Thus the space defined by the chassis and the supporting walls is adjusted accordingly, in order to accommodate substrates of a particular size. The cassette is adaptable for use with substrates of various sizes simply by pivoting the pivot elements.

Abstract: A folding container (3) comprises: an upper frame (31) including a pair of first and second opposite sides; a pair of side plates (35) being pivotally connected to a respective first side and movable relative to the upper frame; a pair of folding plates (37) positioned between the side plates, each of the folding plates including an upper plate (371) and a lower plate (373), each of the upper plate being pivotally connected to a respective second side; a bottom plate (33) including a pair of second opposite sides corresponding to the second sides of the upper frame, each lower plate being pivotally connected to the bottom plate, the side plates and folding plates and bottom plate cooperatively forming a receptacle; and a pair of slot plates (38) with a plurality of slots (381), each of the slot plates being adjacent to a respective one of the side plates.

Abstract: A system (20) for conveying semifinished products during the manufacturing of liquid crystal displays, includes a first processing station (21); a second processing station (22) proximate to the first processing station; a shortcut conveyor interconnecting the first processing station and the second processing station; a stocking conveyor interconnecting the first processing station and the second processing station, a conveyance route of the stocking conveyor being shortcut by the shortcut conveyor; a data reader (27) for judging if a to-be-processed semifinished product coming from the first processing station is instructed to be conveyed to the stocking conveyor; a sensor (29) for judging if the shortcut conveyor is fully loaded; and a controller for controlling the shortcut conveyor and the stocking conveyor to convey the semifinished product to the second processing station according to judging results of the date reader and the sensor.

Abstract: A substrate transfer apparatus (100) includes a base (40), first and second cassettes (1, 2), a adjustable cassette (6), and a push unit (50). The adjustable cassette (6) is between the first and second cassettes, and has a pair of side walls (640), a top wall (630) interconnecting the side walls, and a height-adjusting mechanism (63). The base supports the first and second cassettes and the adjustable cassette thereon, and defines a central slide groove (41) therein. The push unit includes a slide portion (550) and an urging portion (500). The slide portion can slide in the central slide groove. The height-adjusting mechanism can adjust a height of the adjustable cassette according to the height of the first cassette and the height of second cassette. The urging portion can push substrates in the first cassette into the adjustable cassette and further into the second cassette.

Abstract: A stackable container (100) for storing panels includes a box (61) including a plurality of sidewalls (62, 64) and a bottom (63), the sidewalls and bottom cooperatively defining a receiving space having an opening (66); and a holding means (70, 80, 90) removably engaged in the box, for receiving and holding the panels in the box; wherein an area of the opening is larger than an area of the bottom. When the stackable container is not in use, the holding means can be removed, so that the box is empty. A plurality of the boxes can then easily be stacked. In addition, a plurality of the holding means can be easily stored together. Consequently, the stackable container saves a great deal of space during storage and transportation thereof. Thus, the costs of storage and transportation of the stackable container are reduced.

Abstract: A cassette (1) for holding and transporting substrates includes a chassis (11), a pair of supporting walls (30) facing each other, a pair of first pivot elements (40), and a pair of second pivot elements (42). The first and second pivot elements are pivotally connected to the chassis and supporting walls, respectively. Each of the supporting walls includes a plurality of supporting members (301) protruding inwardly therefrom. The chassis and the supporting walls define a space for accommodating the substrates on the supporting members. A distance between the supporting walls can be easily adjusted by pivoting the pivot elements. Thus the space defined by the chassis and the supporting walls is adjusted accordingly, in order to accommodate substrates of a particular size. The cassette is adaptable for use with substrates of various sizes simply by pivoting the pivot elements.

Abstract: A substrate transfer device (100) includes a base (1), a first and second cassettes (3, 5), and a push element (13). The first cassette includes two opposite side plates (36), a top plate (38) interconnecting the side plates, and two inwardly extending bottom flanges (31). The second cassette includes two opposite side plates (56), and a top and bottom plates (58) interconnecting the side plates. The side plates of the first and second cassettes each include supporting members (37, 57) protruding inwardly therefrom. The base supports the first and second cassettes thereon, and defines a central slide groove (17) therein. The push element includes a slide portion (135) and an urging portion (131). The slide portion can slide in the central slide groove. The urging portion can slide between the side plates of the first cassette, so as to push substrates in the first cassette into the second cassette.