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JP4592842B2 - Flow path end mounting member for flow path for transferring high purity gas - Google Patents
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JP4592842B2
JP4592842B2 JP20670699A JP20670699A JP4592842B2 JP 4592842 B2 JP4592842 B2 JP 4592842B2 JP 20670699 A JP20670699 A JP 20670699A JP 20670699 A JP20670699 A JP 20670699A JP 4592842 B2 JP4592842 B2 JP 4592842B2
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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は高純度ガスを移送する流路を形成する流路形成部材(例えば、内部に流路が形成された流体移送管(パイプ)、管継手等)の流路端の開口周囲を保護したり、前記流路端の流路内面に不純物が付着ずるのを防止したりするため、前記流路端に装着される高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材に関する。
前記流路端装着部材は、流路形成部材の前記流路端の開口周囲に傷が付いたり、開口近傍の流路に不純物が付着したりすることを防止するために使用される。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
図17は一般的に使用されている複数の流路形成部材を連結した状態を示す図である。図18は前記図17の連結した複数の流路形成部材を分解した状態を示す図である。
図17、図18において、流管(流体移送管)1は円筒状部材であり流路1aが形成されている。前記流管1の一端には他の流管と接続される側の端面である接続側端面1bが形成されており、前記接続側端面1bは小径端面1b1および大径端面1b2を有している。前記接続側端面1bの小径端面1b1にはリング状シール面1cが形成されている。前記流管1の前記接続側端面1b側の外周にはナット抜止用大径部1dが形成され、前記ナット抜止用大径部1dに連続して外径が少し小さいナット装着部1eが形成されている。
前記ナット装着部1eには雄ナット2が回転可能且つスライド可能に装着される。雄ナット2の外周面2aには雄ねじ2a1が形成されている。
前記流管1および前記流管1に装着された雄ナット2により第1流路形成部材Aが構成されている。
【0003】
流管(内側流路形成部材)3は前記流管1と同様に、内側流路3a、小径端面3b1および大径端面3b2を有する接続側端面3b、リング状シール面3c、ナット抜止用大径部3d、およびナット装着部3eが形成されている。
前記ナット装着部3eには雌ナット(外側流路形成部材)4が回転可能に装着されている。雌ナット4は流路(貫通孔)4aが形成されており、前記流路4aは一端側が接続側端面4bに開口しており、他端側には前記ナット装着部3eに嵌合する嵌合孔4cが形成されている。前記流路4aを形成する内周面4dには前記接続側端面4b側部分に雌ねじ4d1が形成されている。前記雌ナット4には外側と内側(前記流路4a)とを連通させる連通孔4eが形成されている。
前記流管3は前記雌ナット4の接続側端面4b側から前記流路4aに挿入され、前記ナット装着部3eは前記嵌合孔4cに嵌合する。すなわち、雌ナット4の嵌合孔4cは前記ナット装着部3eに回転可能且つスライド可能に装着される。
前記流管(内側流路形成部材)3および雌ナット(外側流路形成部材)4により第2流路形成部材Bが構成されており、前記内側流路3aおよび4aはそれぞれ断面円形の内側流路3aおよび外側流路4aとして形成されている。そして、内側流路3aおよび外側流路4aにより第2流路形成部材Bの流路(3a+4a)が形成されている。
【0004】
前記第1および第2の流路形成部材AおよびBは、連通孔5aが形成されたガスケット5を前記リング状シール面1cおよび3cで挟んだ状態で、前記雄ナット2および雌ナット4を螺合させて締め付けることにより連結される。
前記流管1および3の接続された側と反対側の端部は他の流管等の流路形成部材または容器との接続部等に溶接等によって接続される。
【0005】
図19は流路形成部材の出荷時の梱包状態の説明図で、図19Aは前記図18の第1流路形成部材の梱包状態の説明図、図19Bは前記図18の第2流路形成部材の梱包状態の説明図である。
図19A、図19Bにおいて、製造された流路形成部材A,Bが高純度ガス移送用に使用される場合には、流路形成部材Aの接続側端部(他の流路形成部材と接続される側の端部)に傷が付いたり、パーティクル(塵埃、ハイドロカーボン等)の不純物が付着するのを防止するため、前記流路形成部材A,Bを出荷する際等に、前記接続側端部に流路端装着部材C01,C02が装着される。
【0006】
図19Aにおいて流路端装着部材C01は、弾性を有する樹脂製であり、円筒状弾性側壁6および前記円筒状弾性側壁6の外端部を閉塞する外端壁7を有している。前記円筒状弾性側壁6の内周面は前記流路形成部材Aの雄ナット2の外周面2aに形成された雄ねじ2a1の外周に圧接して嵌合している。前記円筒状弾性側壁6内面には前記大径端面1b2に圧接する圧接部6bが形成されている。
前記流路形成部材Aの流路1aの接続側端部(図19Aの左端部)は、前記流路端装着部材C01により被覆され、リング状シール面1cに傷が付いたり、流路1aの接続側端部内面に不純物が付着したりするのが防止される。
【0007】
図19Bにおいて流路端装着部材C02は、弾性を有する樹脂製であり、円筒状弾性側壁8および前記円筒状弾性側壁8の外端部を閉塞する外端壁9を有している。前記円筒状弾性側壁8の外周面は前記流路形成部材Bの雌ナット4の内周面4dに形成された雌ねじ4d1の内周に圧接して嵌合している。前記円筒状弾性側壁8内面には前記大径端面3b2に圧接する圧接部8bが形成されている。
前記流路形成部材Bの流路4aおよび3aの接続側端部(図19Bの右端部)は、前記流路端装着部材C02により被覆され、リング状シール面3cに傷が付いたり、内側流路3aの接続側端部内面に不純物が付着したりするのが防止される。
【0008】
前記図17〜図19で説明した流路端装着部材C01,C02等は、前記図17〜図19に示した流路形成部材A,B以外の種々の流路形成部材でも使用されるが、特に半導体製造装置の流路形成部材では、接続端部の傷や流路端部の不純物の付着防止のため、前記接続端部保護用の流路端装着部材が使用されることが多い。
半導体製品製造装置のガス供給路の継手やバルブ等に樹脂を使用すると、樹脂表面から、樹脂自身に含まれるハイドロカーボンや、水または大気等の不純物が供給ガス中に放出され、ガス純度が低下するという問題点がある。このため、樹脂材を使用しない流路形成部材(バルブ、レギュレータ、マスフローコントローラ等)が開発され、販売されている。
【0009】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかしながら従来、前記流路形成部材の接続部分(他の流路形成部材と接続する部分)のガスケットシール面、ネジ山を保護するため、前記樹脂製の流路端装着部材(流路端装着部材等)が使用されている。前記流路形成部材は、前記流路端装着部材を前記接続部分(他の流路形成部材と接続する部分)に装着した状態で、梱包され、出荷される。前記流路形成部材は、梱包開封までに前記樹脂材からの放出ガスにより汚染され、流路形成部材の流路内面に不純物が付着する。また、流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着するときの「こすれ」により発生する磨耗粉(パーティクル)が不純物として流路に付着する。
前記流路形成部材に付着した不純物は半導体製造装置で使用するガスに混入して、製品に悪影響を与える。
【0010】
本発明は前記問題点に鑑み、次の記載内容(O01)を課題とする。
(O01)流路形成部材の流路端部に傷が付いたり、不純物が付着したりすることを防止すること。
【0011】
【課題を解決するための手段】
次に、前記課題を解決するために案出した本発明を説明するが、本発明の要素には、後述の実施例の要素との対応を容易にするため、実施例の要素の符号をカッコで囲んだものを付記する。なお、本発明を後述の実施例の符号と対応させて説明する理由は、本発明の理解を容易にするためであり、本発明の範囲を実施例に限定するものではない。
【0012】
(第1発明)
前記課題を解決するために、第1発明の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材は、次の要件(A01)〜(A05)を備えている。
(A01)内部に高純度ガス移送用の流路(1a)が形成された流路形成部材(A)の流路端が開口する円筒状端部に装着されるプレス成形金属製の流路端装着部材(C1;C3;C4)であって、前記円筒状端部が挿入される端部挿入口を有するとともに前記円筒状端部の外周面に圧接する円筒状弾性側壁(11,16)と、前記円筒状弾性側壁(11,16)の外端部を閉塞する外端壁(12,17)とを有し、前記流路形成部材(A)の内部の前記流路(1a)内の面に接触する部位を有しないキャップ状の前記流路端装着部材(C1;C3;C4)
(A02)前記円筒状端部の外周面に弾性的に圧接する内径の縮小した内径縮小圧接部(11b,16b)が設けられた前記円筒状弾性側壁(11,16)、
(A03)前記円筒状端部の端面に当接して前記流路(1a)を密封する密封用当接部(12b)を有する前記外端壁(12)、
(A04)前記円筒状端部の端面の外側縁よりも内側において前記端面から前記軸方向外方に突出するリング状シール面(1c)を有する前記円筒状端部に装着される前記流路端装着部材(C1;C3;C4)
(A05)前記リング状シール面(1c)から離れた位置で前記リング状シール面(1c)を被覆する外方膨出部(12a)を有する前記外端壁(12)。
【0013】
(第1発明の作用)
前記構成を備えた第1発明の流路端装着部材では、端部挿入口を有するプレス成形金属製のキャップ状の流路端装着部材(C1;C3;C4)は、内部に高純度ガス移送用の流路(1a)が形成された流路形成部材(A)の前記流路端が開口する円筒状端部に装着される。このとき、前記円筒状弾性側壁(11,16)の内径の縮小した内径縮小圧接部(11b,16b)は、前記円筒状端部の外周面に圧接し、前記外端壁(12,17)は前記円筒状弾性側壁(11,16)の外端部を閉塞する。また、流路端装着部材(C1;C3;C4)は、前記流路形成部材(A)の内部の前記流路(1a)内の面に接触する部位を有しない。
また、第1発明の流路端装着部材では、前記外端壁(12)の密封用当接部(12b)は、前記円筒状端部の端面に当接して前記流路(1a)を密封する。したがって、流路(1a)内部に不純物が付着するのを防止することができる。
さらに、第1発明の流路端装着部材では、前記外端壁(12)の外方膨出部(12a)は、前記円筒状端部に装着される前記流路端装着部材(C1;C3;C4)であって、前記リング状シール面(1c)から離れた位置で前記リング状シール面(1c)を被覆する。したがって、リング状シール面(1c)に傷を付けることがない。
【0014】
(第2発明)
前記課題を解決するために、第2発明の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材は、次の要件(B01),(B02),(B05′),(B05a)を備えている。
(B01)内部に断面円形の高純度ガス移送用の流路(3a,4a)が形成された流路形成部材(B)の前記流路(3a,4a)の端部に装着されるプレス成形金属製の流路端装着部材(C9;C11)であって、前記流路端に挿入され且つ流路内周面(4d)に圧接する円筒状弾性側壁(21,31)と、前記円筒状弾性側壁(21,31)の内端部を閉塞する内端壁(23,33)と、前記円筒状弾性側壁(21,31)の外端部に形成された前記流路(3a,4a)内に挿入されない外方突出部分(22,32)とを有し、前記流路形成部材(A)の内部の前記流路(1a)内の面に接触する部位を有しない前記流路端装着部材(C9;C11)
(B02)前記断面円形の流路(3a,4a)の内周面(3f,4d)に弾性的に圧接する外径の拡大した外径拡大圧接部(21a,31a)が設けられた前記円筒状弾性側壁(21,31)、
(B05′)前記流路形成部材の流路(3a,4a)が開口する流路開口端面の外周縁(4b2,3a2)、または、前記流路形成部材の流路(3a,4a)が開口する端部外側の円筒外側面(3g,4f)に当接して前記流路(3a,4a)を密封する密封用当接部(22a,32a)を有する前記外方突出部分(22,32)、
(B05a)前記流路開口端面から離れて配置された前記外方突出部(22,32)。
【0015】
(第2発明の作用)
(第2発明の作用)
前記構成を備えた第2発明の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材では、プレス成形金属製の流路端装着部材(C9;C11)は、内部に断面円形の高純度ガス移送用の流路(3a,4a)が形成された流路形成部材(B)の前記流路(3a,4a)の端部に装着される。前記流路端装着部材(C9;C11)の円筒状弾性側壁(21,31)の外径の拡大した外径拡大圧接部(21a,31a)は、前記流路端に挿入され且つ断面円形の流路(3a,4a)の内周面(3f,4d)に弾性的に圧接する。この圧接により流路端装着部材(C9;C11)は前記流路形成部材(B)に保持される。また、流路端装着部材(C9;C11)は、前記流路形成部材(A)の内部の前記流路(3a,4a)内の面に接触する部位を有しない。
前記円筒状弾性側壁(21,31)の内端部を閉塞する内端壁(23,33)は、前記円筒状弾性側壁(21,31)の外端から前記流路(3a,4a)内への不純物の侵入を防止する。前記円筒状弾性側壁(21,31)の外端部に形成された前記流路(3a,4a)内に挿入されない外方突出部分(22,32)は、作業者で手でつかむ部分である。作業者は前記外方突出部分(22,32)を手でつかんで、流路形成部材(B)への流路端装着部材(C9;C11)の着脱作業を行う。
前記外方突出部分(22,32)の密封用当接部(22a,32a)は、前記流路形成部材の流路(3a,4a)が開口する流路開口端面の外周縁(4b2,3a2)、または、前記流路形成部材の流路(3a,4a)が開口する端部外側の円筒外側面(3g,4f)に当接して前記流路(3a,4a)を密封する。したがって、流路(3a,4a)内部に不純物が付着するのを防止することができる。
また、前記外方突出部(22,32)は、前記流路開口端面から離れて配置されており、流路開口端面の損傷を防止できる。
【0016】
(第3発明)
前記課題を解決するために、第3発明の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材は、次の要件(C01)〜(C03),(C03a)を備えている。
(C01)高純度ガス移送用の流路である内側流路(3a)が開口する内側流路(3a)開口端面の外側縁よりも内側において前記内側流路(3a)開口端面から突出するリング状シール面(3c)を有する内側流路形成部材(3)を軸方向に移動可能に収容する外側流路形成部材(4)の断面円形の外側流路(4a)の端部に装着されるプレス成形金属製の流路端装着部材(C6;C7;C9;C11;C13〜C15)であって、前記外側流路端部に挿入され且つ外側流路内周面(4d)に圧接する円筒状弾性側壁(21)と、前記円筒状弾性側壁(21)の内端部に設けた内端壁(23)と、前記円筒状弾性側壁(21)の外端部に設けた前記外側流路(4a)内に挿入されない外方突出部分(22)とを有し、前記内側流路(3a)内の面に接触する部位を有しない前記流路端装着部材(C6;C7;C9;C11;C13〜C15)
(C02)前記断面円形の外側流路(4a)の内周面(4d)に弾性的に圧接する外径の拡大した外径拡大圧接部(21a)を有する前記円筒状弾性側壁(21)、
(C03)前記外側流路形成部材(4)の流路が開口する流路開口端面に当接して前記外側流路(4a)を密封する外側流路密封用当接部(22a)を有する前記外方突出部分(22)、
(C03a)前記リング状シール面(3c)から離れて配置された前記内端壁(23)。
【0017】
(第3発明の作用)
前記構成を備えた第3発明の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材では、プレス成形金属製の流路端装着部材(C6;C7;C9;C11;C13〜C15)は、外側流路形成部材(4)の断面円形の外側流路(4a)の端部に装着される。前記外側流路形成部材(4)は、内側流路形成部材(3)を軸方向に移動可能に収容し、前記内側流路形成部材(3)のガスの流路である内側流路(3a)が開口する内側流路開口端面の外側縁よりも内側において前記内側流路開口端面からリング状シール面(3c)が突出する。また、(C6;C7;C9;C11;C13〜C15)は、前記内側流路(3a)内の面に接触する部位を有しない。
前記流路端装着部材(C6;C7;C9;C11;C13〜C15)の円筒状弾性側壁(21)の外径の拡大した外径拡大圧接部(21a)は、前記外側流路形成部材(4)の外側流路端部に挿入され且つ外側流路(4a)の内周面(4d)に圧接する。この圧接により流路端装着部材(C6;C7;C9;C11;C13〜C15)は前記流路形成部材に保持される。前記円筒状弾性側壁(21)の内端部に設けた内端壁(23)は、円筒状弾性側壁(21)の外端側から前記流路内への不純物の侵入を防止する。前記円筒状弾性側壁(21)の外端部に形成された前記流路内に挿入されない外方突出部分(22)は、作業者で手でつかむ部分である。作業者は前記外方突出部分(22)を手でつかんで、流路形成部材への流路端装着部材(C6;C7;C9;C11;C13〜C15)の着脱作業を行う。
また、第3発明の流路端装着部材では、前記外方突出部分(22)の外側流路密封用当接部(22a)は前記外側流路形成部材(4)の流路が開口する流路開口端面に当接して前記外側流路(4a)を密封する。したがって、前記外側流路(4a)内部に不純物が付着するのを防止することができる。
さらに、第3発明の流路端装着部材では、前記内端壁(23)が前記リング状シール面(3c)から離れており、リング状シール面(3c)の損傷を防止することができる。
【0018】
【発明の実施の形態】
(第1発明の実施の形態)
(第1発明の実施の形態1)
第1発明の実施の形態1の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材は、前記第1発明の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材において次の要件(A06)を備えたことを特徴とする。
(A06)前記円筒状端部の端面の外周部分に当接して前記流路を密封する密封用当接部(12b)を有する前記外端壁(12)。
【0019】
(第1発明の実施の形態1の作用)
前記構成を備えた第1発明の実施の形態1の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材では、前記外端壁(12)の密封用当接部(12b)は、前記円筒状端部の端面の外周部分に当接して前記流体路を密封する。したがって、流路(1a)内部に不純物が付着するのを防止することができる。
【0020】
(第1発明の実施の形態2)
第1発明の実施の形態2の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材は、前記第1発明の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材において次の要件(A07)を備えたことを特徴とする。
(A07)前記円筒状端部の端面に開口する流路(1a)内に突出し且つ流路端部に当接して前記流体路を密封する密封用当接部(12c)を有する前記外端壁(12)。
【0021】
(第1発明の実施の形態2の作用)
前記構成を備えた第1発明の実施の形態2の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材では、前記外端壁(12)の密封用当接部(12c)は、前記円筒状端部の端面に開口する流路(1a)内に突出し且つ流路端部に当接して前記流体路を密封する。したがって、流路(1a)内部に不純物が付着するのを防止することができる。
【0022】
(第3発明の実施の形態)
(第3発明の実施の形態1)
第3発明の実施の形態1の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材は、前記第3発明において次の要件(C04)を備えたことを特徴とする。
(C04)前記内側流路形成部材(3)の流路が開口する内側流路開口端面に当接して前記内側流路(3a)を密封する内側流路密封用当接部(23a)を有する前記内端壁(23)。
【0023】
(第3発明の実施の形態1の作用)
前記構成を備えた第3発明の実施の形態1の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材では、前記内端壁(23)の内側流路密封用当接部(23a)は前記内側流路形成部材(3)の流路が開口する内側流路開口端面に当接して前記内側流路(3a)を密封する。したがって、前記内側流路(3a)内部に不純物が付着するのを防止することができる。
【0024】
(第3発明の実施の形態2)
第3発明の実施の形態2の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材は、前記第3発明の実施の形態1において次の要件(C05)を備えたことを特徴とする。
(C05)前記内側流路開口端面の外周縁に当接して前記内側流路(3a)を密封する密封用当接部(23a)を有する前記内端壁(23)。
【0025】
(第3発明の実施の形態2の作用)
前記構成を備えた第3発明の実施の形態2の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材では、前記内端壁(23)の密封用当接部(23a)は前記内側流路開口端面の外周縁に当接して前記内側流路(3a)を密封する。したがって、前記内側流路(3a)内部に不純物が付着するのを防止することができる。
【0026】
【実施例】
次に図面を参照しながら、本発明の高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材の実施の形態の例(すなわち、実施例)を説明するが、本発明は以下の実施例に限定されるものではない。
【0027】
(実施例1)
図1は本発明の実施例1の流路端装着部材の説明図で、図1Aは流路端装着部材の底面図、図1Bは前記図1Aの矢印IB−IB線断面図、図1Cは前記図1Bの矢印ICから見た図である。図2は前記図1に示す流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す図で、図2Aは流路端装着部材のみを断面で示す部分断面図、図2Bは流路形成部材に流路端装着部材が装着された状態の断面図である。
図2において、流路形成部材Aは前記図17、図19Aに示す第1流路形成部材Aと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図1、図2において流路端装着部材C1は、内部に流路1aが形成された流路形成部材Aの前記流路端が開口する円筒状端部に着脱可能に装着される。前記流路端装着部材C1は、ステンレス薄板を使用してプレス成形と絞り加工により一体成形されたキャップ状の部品である。
【0028】
前記流路端装着部材C1は、前記流路形成部材Aの流管1および雄ナット2の端部(円筒状端部)が挿入される端部挿入口11aを有する円筒状弾性側壁11を有している。前記円筒状弾性側壁11は、その軸方向に沿って内側に湾曲しており、前記軸方向中間部に、前記流路形成部材Aの円筒状端部の外周面2aに弾性的に圧接する内径の縮小した内径縮小圧接部11bが設けられている。前記円筒状弾性側壁11には弾性を大きくするために、3個の孔11cが円周方向に等間隔の位置に形成されている。なお、前記孔11cの数は3個以外の数とすることが可能であり、また、孔11cを省略すること(形成しないこと)も可能である。
【0029】
前記円筒状弾性側壁11の外端部(前記端部挿入口11aと反対側の端部)は、外端壁12により閉塞されている。前記外端壁12には外方に膨らんだ外方膨出部12aが形成されており、前記外方膨出部12aは、前記リング状シール面1cから離れた位置で前記リング状シール面1cを被覆している。
また、前記外端壁12には、前記流路形成部材Aの前記接続側端面1bの小径端面1b1に当接して前記流路1aを密封する密封用当接部12bが設けられている。前記密封用当接部12bは前記小径端面1b1に形成されたリング状シール面1cの外側で前記小径端面1b1に当接している。
【0030】
(実施例1の作用)
前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1は、円筒状弾性側壁11の内径縮小圧接部11bが前記流路形成部材Aの外周面2aに弾性的に圧接した状態で装着され、固定される。前記流路端装着部材C1の密封用当接部12bが流路形成部材Aのリング状シール面1cの外側で前記小径端面1b1に当接している。したがって、前記リング状シール面1cおよび流路1aの内部が密封されるので、不純物が流路1a内に付着することを防止することができる。
また、流路端装着部材C1は外方膨出部12aが設けられているので、流路形成部材Aの端部に装着されたとき、リング状シール面1cと接触しない。このため前記流路端装着部材C1は、流路形成部材Aのリング状シール面1cに傷を付けることがない。
【0031】
前記流路端装着部材C1は、金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として容易に製造することができる。また、金属材料は前記流路形成部材Aに装着するときに擦れても、樹脂材料に比較して磨耗粉が発生し難い。また、樹脂材料と異なり放出ガスの発生がなく、放出ガスが流路1aに付着することもない。このため、前記流路形成部材Aを半導体製造装置のガス供給路で使用しても、不純物の少ない高純度のガスを供給することができる。製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができる。
また、金属材料の流路端装着部材C1は、劣化が少なく、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0032】
参考例1
図3は本発明の参考例1の流路端装着部材の説明図で、図3Aは流路端装着部材の底面図、図3Bは前記図3Aの矢印IIIB−IIIB線断面図、図3Cは前記図3Bの矢印IIICから見た図である。図4は前記図1に示す流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す図である。
図4において、流路形成部材Aは前記図17、図19Aに示す第1流路形成部材Aと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図3、図4において、参考例1の流路端装着部材C2は、流路形成部材Aの流管1のリング状シール面1cが設けられた端部(図4で左端部)とは反対側の端部(図4で右端部)に装着される。
この参考例1の流路端装着部材C2は、図4から分かるように前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1に比べて小型であり、前記実施例1の外方膨出部12aに相当する部分が省略されている。
【0033】
参考例1の流路端装着部材C2は、前記流路形成部材Aの流管1の端部(図4の左端部、円筒状端部)が挿入される端部挿入口16aを有する円筒状弾性側壁16を有している。前記円筒状弾性側壁16は、その軸方向に沿って内側に湾曲しており、前記軸方向中間部に、前記流路形成部材Aの円筒状端部の外周面に弾性的に圧接する内径の縮小した内径縮小圧接部16bが設けられている。前記円筒状弾性側壁16には3個の孔が形成されている。前記円筒状弾性側壁16の外端は平板状の外端壁17により閉塞されている。前記外端壁17の内面は流管1の端面(図4で右端面)に当接して、流管1の端部を密封する密封用当接部17として構成されている。
【0034】
参考例1の作用)
参考例1の流路端装着部材C2は、円筒状弾性側壁16の内径縮小圧接部16bが前記流路形成部材Aの流管1の外周面に弾性的に圧接した状態で装着され、固定される。前記流路端装着部材C1の密封用当接部が流路形成部材Aの流管1の端面に当接している。したがって、前記流管1の端部の流路1aの内部が流路端装着部材C2により密封されるので、不純物が流路1a内に付着することを防止することができる。
また、前記流路端装着部材C2も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に、不純物の少ない高純度のガスを供給することができる。したがって、製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができる。また、金属材料の流路端装着部材C2は、劣化が少なく、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0035】
実施例2
図5は本発明の実施例2の流路端装着部材の説明図である。
図5において、流路形成部材Aは前記図17、図19Aに示す第1流路形成部材Aと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。実施例2の流路端装着部材C3構成要素で、前記実施例1と同様の構成要素に対応する構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図5において、実施例2の流路端装着部材C3は、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様の円筒状弾性側壁11を有しているが、外端壁12の密封用当接部12bの位置が流路端装着部材C1と異なっている。
すなわち、この実施例2の流路端装着部材C3の密封用当接部12bは円筒状弾性側壁11内面の大径端面1b2に圧接している。
この実施例2の流路端装着部材C3も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に、製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0036】
実施例3
図6は本発明の実施例3の流路端装着部材の説明図である。
図6において、流路形成部材Aは前記図17、図19Aに示す第1流路形成部材Aと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。実施例3の流路端装着部材C4構成要素で、前記実施例1と同様の構成要素に対応する構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図6において、実施例3の流路端装着部材C4は、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様の円筒状弾性側壁11を有しているが、外端壁12の形状が流路端装着部材C1と異なっている。
すなわち、この実施例3の流路端装着部材C4の外端壁12は全体的に外方に膨出している。そして、前記外端壁12は流路形成部材Aの小径端面1b1の外端縁に当接しており、その当接部により密封用当接部12bが形成されている。また、前記密封用当接部12bよりも外端の膨出部により実施例3の外方膨出部12aが形成されている。
この実施例3の流路端装着部材C4も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に、製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0037】
参考例2
図7は本発明の参考例2の流路端装着部材の説明図である。
図7において、流路形成部材Aは前記図17、図19Aに示す第1流路形成部材Aと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。参考例2の流路端装着部材C5構成要素で、前記実施例1と同様の構成要素に対応する構成要素には同一の符号を付して重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図7において、参考例2の流路端装着部材C5は、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様の円筒状弾性側壁11を有しているが、外端壁12の形状が実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と異なっている。
すなわち、この参考例2の流路端装着部材C5の外端壁12はその中央部に前記形成部材Aの流路1a内に突出する突出部12cが形成されている。前記突出部12cは、前記流路1aの内周部分に当接しており、前記凹部の当接部により密封用当接部12cが形成されている。
【0038】
この参考例2の流路端装着部材C5も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に、前記流路端装着部材C5が装着されていた流路形成部材Aを半導体製造装置のガス供給路で使用しても、不純物の少ない高純度のガスを供給することができる。したがって、製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができる。また、金属材料の流路端装着部材C5は、劣化が少なく、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0039】
実施例4
図8は本発明の実施例4の流路端装着部材の説明図で、図8Aは流路端装着部材の底面図、図8Bは前記図8Aの矢印VIIIB−VIIIB線断面図、図8Cは前記図8Bの矢印VIIICから見た図である。図9は前記図8に示す流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
図9において、流路形成部材Bは前記図18、図19Bに示す第2流路形成部材Bと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図9において流路形成部材Bは、流管(内側流路形成部材)3および雌ナット(外側流路形成部材)4により構成されており、流管3は雌ナット4の接続側端面4b側から流路4aに挿入され、ナット装着部3eは嵌合孔4cに嵌合する。すなわち、雌ナット4の嵌合孔4cは前記ナット装着部3eに回転可能且つスライド可能に装着される。
【0040】
図8、図9において、実施例4の流路端装着部材C6は、流管(内側流路形成部材)3を軸方向に移動可能に収容する雌ナット(外側流路形成部材)4の断面円形の外側流路4aの端部に装着されるプレス成形金属製の部材である。
前記流路端装着部材C6は、前記外側流路4a端部に挿入される円筒状弾性側壁21と、前記円筒状弾性側壁21の外端部に設けた前記外側流路4a内に挿入されない外方突出部分22と、前記円筒状弾性側壁21の内端部に設けた内端壁23とを有する。
前記円筒状弾性側壁21は、その軸方向に沿って外側に湾曲しており、前記軸方向中間部には、前記流路形成部材Bの円筒状端部の内周面4dに弾性的に圧接する外径の拡大した外径拡大圧接部21aが設けられている。
前記円筒状弾性側壁21には弾性を大きくするために、3個の孔21cが円周方向に等間隔の位置に形成されている。なお、前記孔21cの数は3個以外の数とすることが可能であり、また、孔21cを省略すること(形成しないこと)も可能である。
前記外方突出部分22は、雌ナット4の接続側端面4bに当接する密封用当接部22aを有する。
前記円筒状弾性側壁21の内端部は内端壁23により閉塞されている。前記内端壁23には、その中央部に前記形成部材Bの内側流路3a内に突出する突出部23aが形成されており、突出部23aと内側流路内周面3fとの間にはわずかな隙間が形成されている。そして、流管3が移動した場合突出部23aと内側流路内周面とが接触するようになっているため、前記流管3の移動量は少ない。
【0041】
実施例4の作用)
前記実施例4の流路端装着部材C6は、円筒状弾性側壁21の外径拡大圧接部21aが前記流路形成部材Bの内周面4dに弾性的に圧接した状態で装着され、固定される。前記密封用当接部22aは、接続側端面4bに当接しているため、外側流路4aの内部が密封されるので、不純物が前記外側流路4a内に付着することを防止できる。
また、流路端装着部材C6が、流路形成部材Bの端部に装着された状態で流管3が移動したとき、内側流路内周面3fが突出部23aに接触し、リング状シール面3cは内端壁23と接触しない。このため前記流路端装着部材C6は、流路形成部材Bのリング状シール面3cに傷を付けることがない。
また、作業者は前記外方突出部分22を手でつかんで、流路形成部材Bへの流路端装着部材C6の着脱作業を行う。
この実施例4の流路端装着部材C6も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0042】
実施例5および参考例3
図10は本発明の実施例5および参考例3の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。図10において、流路端装着部材C7は実施例5の流路端装着部材、流路端装着部材C8は参考例3の流路端装着部材を示す。
図10において、流路形成部材Bは前記実施例4(図9参照)に示す第2流路形成部材Bと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
実施例5
この実施例5の流路端装着部材C7の構成要素で前記実施例4と同様の構成要素に対応するものについては同一の符号を付して重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図10において、実施例5の流路端装着部材C7は前記実施例4の流路端装着部材C6と同様の円筒弾性側壁21を有しているが、外方突出部分22が当接する密封用当接部22aの位置が前記実施例4の流路端装着部材C6と異なっている。
すなわち、この実施例5の密封用当接部22aは前記接続側端面4bの内周縁4b1に当接している。したがって、外側流路4aの内部が密封されるので、不純物が前記外側流路4a内に付着することを防止できる。
この実施例5の流路端装着部材C7も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0043】
参考例3
図10において、参考例3の流路端装着部材C8は、流路形成部材Bの流管3のリング状シール面3cが設けられた端部(図10で右端部)とは反対側の端部(図10で左端部)に装着されるプレス成形金属製の部材である。
前記流路端装着部材C8は内側流路3aに挿入される円筒状弾性壁31と、前記円筒状弾性壁31の外端部に設けた前記内側流路3a内に挿入されない外方突出部分32と、前記円筒状弾性壁31の内端部を閉塞する内端壁33とを有する。
前記円筒状弾性壁31は、その軸方向に沿って湾曲しており、内側流路3aの内周面3fに弾性的に圧接する外径の拡大した外径拡大圧接部31aが設けられている。
前記円筒状弾性側壁21には弾性を大きくするために、図示しない3個の孔21cが円周方向に等間隔の位置に形成されている。
前記外方突出部分32は、内側流路3aの開口端面内周縁3a1に当接する密封用当接部32aを有する。
【0044】
参考例3の作用)
前記参考例3の流路端装着部材C8は前記外径拡大圧接部31aが前記内側流路3aに弾性的に圧接した状態で装着され、固定される。
さらに、前記流路端装着部材C8は、前記密封用当接部32aが内周縁3a1に当接し、内端壁33により閉塞されているため、内側流路3aの内部が密封され、不純物が前記内側流路3a内に付着することを防止できる。
この参考例3の流路端装着部材C8も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0045】
実施例6および参考例4
図11は本発明の実施例6および参考例4の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。図10において、流路端装着部材C9は実施例6の流路端装着部材、流路端装着部材C10は参考例4の流路端装着部材を示す。
図11において、流路形成部材Bは前記実施例4(図9参照)に示す第2流路形成部材Bと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
実施例6
この実施例6の流路端装着部材C9の構成要素で前記実施例4と同様の構成要素に対応するものについては同一の符号を付して重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図11において、実施例6の流路端装着部材C9は前記実施例4の流路端装着部材C6と同様の円筒弾性側壁21を有しているが、外方突出部分22が当接する密封用当接部22aの位置が前記実施例4の流路端装着部材C6と異なっている。
すなわち、この実施例6の外方突出部分22の外端部に折り返し部分が形成され、密封用当接部22aが前記接続側端面4bの外周縁4b2に当接している。
この実施例6の流路端装着部材C9も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0046】
参考例4
図11において、参考例4の流路端装着部材C10は前記参考例3の流路端装着部材C8と同様の円筒弾性側壁31を有しているが、外方突出部分32が当接する密封用当接部32aの位置が前記参考例3の流路端装着部材C8(図10参照)と異なっている。
すなわち、この参考例4の外方突出部分22の外端部に折り返し部分が形成され、密封用当接部32aが前記開口端面外周縁3a2に当接している。
この参考例4の流路端装着部材C10も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0047】
実施例7および参考例5
図12は本発明の実施例7および参考例5の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。図12において、流路端装着部材C11は実施例7の流路端装着部材、流路端装着部材C12は参考例5の流路端装着部材を示す。
図12において、流路形成部材Bは前記実施例6(図11参照)に示す第2流路形成部材Bと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
実施例7
この実施例7の流路端装着部材C11の構成要素で前記実施例6と同様の構成要素に対応するものについては同一の符号を付して重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図12において、実施例7の流路端装着部材C11は前記実施例6の流路端装着部材C9と同様の円筒弾性側壁21を有しているが、外方突出部分22が当接する密封用当接部22aの位置が前記実施例6の流路端装着部材C9と異なっている。
すなわち、この実施例7の前記密封用当接部22aは、外側流路4aの開口する端部外側に形成されている円筒外側面4fに圧接しているので、外側流路4aの内部が密封され、不純物が前記外側流路4a内に付着することを防止できる。
この実施例7の流路端装着部材C11も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0048】
参考例5
図12において、参考例5の流路端装着部材C12は前記参考例4(図11参照)の流路端装着部材C10と同様の円筒弾性側壁31を有しているが、外方突出部分32が内側流路3aの開口端面に当接する密封用当接部32aの位置が前記参考例4の流路端装着部材C10と異なっている。
すなわち、この参考例5の前記密封用当接部32aは、内側流路3aの開口する端部外側に形成されている開口端面外側面3gに当接している。したがって、内側流路3aの内部が密封され、不純物が前記内側流路3a内に付着することを防止できる。
この参考例5の流路端装着部材C12も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0049】
実施例8
図13は本発明の実施例8の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
図13において、流路形成部材Bは前記実施例4(図9参照)に示す第2流路形成部材Bと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
この実施例8の流路端装着部材C13の構成要素で前記実施例4と同様の構成要素に対応するものについては同一の符号を付して重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図13において、実施例8の流路端装着部材C13は前記実施例4の流路端装着部材C6と同様の円筒弾性側壁21を有しているが、前記円筒状弾性側壁21が閉塞されている内端部の内端壁23が前記実施例4流路端装着部材C6と異なっている。
この実施例8の前記内端壁23には、その外周部が流管3側に突出する突出部23aが形成されている。前記突出部23aと内側流路3aの接続側端面3bに形成された小径端面3b1との間にはわずかな隙間があり、流管3が移動した場合、前記突出部23aと前記小径端面3b1とが接触するようになっているので、リング状シール面3cは前記内端壁23と接触しない。このため前記流路端装着部材C13は、流路形成部材Bのリング状シール面3cに傷を付けることがない。
また、接続側端面4bに当接する密封用当接部22aにより内側流路3aの内部が密封されるので、不純物が前記内側流路3a内に付着することを防止できる。
この実施例8の流路端装着部材C13も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0050】
実施例9
図14は本発明の実施例9の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
図14において、流路形成部材Bは前記実施例8(図13参照)に示す第2流路形成部材Bと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
この実施例9の流路端装着部材C14の構成要素で前記実施例8と同様の構成要素に対応するものについては同一の符号を付して重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図14において、実施例9の流路端装着部材C14は前記実施例8の流路端装着部材C13と同様の円筒弾性側壁21を有しているが、前記円筒状弾性側壁21の外端部に設けた前記外側流路4a内に挿入されない外方突出部分22と、前記円筒状弾性側壁21の内端部に設けた内端壁23が前記実施例8の流路端装着部材C13と異なっている。
【0051】
また、前記内端壁23には、その外周部が流管3側に突出する突出部23aが形成されており、内側流路3aの接続側端面3bに形成された小径端面3b1と当接され固定されている。そのため、外方突出部分22は、雌ナット4の接続側端面4bに当接しない。
前記流路端装着部材C14は、流路形成部材Bのリング状シール面3cに傷を付けることがなく、不純物が内側流路3a内に付着することを防止できる。
この実施例9の流路端装着部材C14も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0052】
実施例10
図15は本発明の実施例10の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
図15において、流路形成部材Bは前記実施例9(図14参照)に示す第2流路形成部材Bと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
この実施例10の流路端装着部材C15の構成要素で前記実施例9と同様の構成要素に対応するものについては同一の符号を付して重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図15において、実施例10の流路端装着部材C15は前記実施例9の流路端装着部材C14と同様の円筒弾性側壁21を有しているが、前記円筒状弾性側壁21の内端部に設けた内端壁23が前記実施例9の流路端装着部材C14と異なっている。
【0053】
前記内端壁23は、その外周部が流管3側に突出する突出部23aが形成されており、前記突出部23aと内側流路3aの接続側端面3bに形成された小径端面3b1の外周縁に当接され固定されている。したがって、前記流路端装着部材C15は、流路形成部材Bのリング状シール面3cに傷を付けることがなく、不純物が内側流路3a内に付着することを防止できる。
この実施例10の流路端装着部材C15も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0054】
参考例6
図16は本発明の参考例6の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
図16において、流路形成部材Bは前記実施例4(図9参照)に示す第2流路形成部材Bと同一の構成を有しているので、重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
この参考例6の流路端装着部材C16の構成要素で前記実施例4と同様の構成要素に対応するものについては同一の符号を付して重複する詳細な説明は省略する。
図16において、参考例6の流路端装着部材C16は前記実施例4の流路端装着部材C6と同様の円筒弾性側壁21を有しているが、前記円筒状弾性壁21の外端部に設けた外側流路4a内に挿入されない外方突出部分22と、前記円筒状弾性側壁21の内端部に設けた内端壁23が前記実施例4の流路端装着部材C6と異なっている。
【0055】
前記内端壁23は、その中央部に前記形成部材Bの内側流路3a内に突出する突出部23aが形成されており、突出部23aと内側流路内周面3fとが当接され、流管3は固定されている。前記外方突出部分22は、雌ナット4の接続側端面4bに当接せず、また流路形成部材Bのリング状シール面3cは前記内端壁23と接触しない。
前記流路端装着部材C15は、流路形成部材Bのリング状シール面3cに傷を付けることがなく、不純物が内側流路3a内に付着することを防止できる。
この参考例6の流路端装着部材C16も金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として製造しているため、前記実施例1の流路端装着部材C1と同様に製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができるとともに、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【0056】
(変更例)
以上、本発明の実施例を詳述したが、本発明は、前記実施例に限定されるものではなく、特許請求の範囲に記載された本発明の要旨の範囲内で、種々の変更を行うことが可能である。本発明の変更実施例を下記に例示する。
(H01) 本発明の流路端装着部材は、前記実施例に示した流路形成部材A,B以外の種々の流路形成部材に使用することが可能である。
(H02) 流路端装着部材(C1〜C16)が薄板材料から構成されている場合、外端縁で作業者が手を怪我しないように、外端縁を折り返しておくことが可能である。
【0057】
【発明の効果】
前述の本発明の流路端装着部材は、下記の効果(E01)〜(E07)を奏する。
(E01)不純物が流路内に付着することを防止することができる。
(E02)流路形成部材のリング状シール面に傷を付けることを防止できる。
(E03)金属薄板をプレス加工および絞り加工して一体成形品として容易に製造することができる。
(E04)金属材料は樹脂材料に比較して磨耗粉が発生し難い。
(E05)放出ガスの発生がなく、放出ガスが流路に付着することがないため、不純物の少ない高純度のガスを供給することができる。
(E06)製造される半導体部品の歩留りを向上させることができる。
(E07)劣化が少なく、何度も繰り返して使用することができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】 図1は本発明の実施例1の流路端装着部材の説明図で、図1Aは流路端装着部材の底面図、図1Bは前記図1Aの矢印IB−IB線断面図、図1Cは前記図1Bの矢印ICから見た図である。
【図2】 図2は前記図1に示す流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す図で、図2Aは流路端装着部材のみを断面で示す部分断面図、図2Bは流路形成部材に流路端装着部材が装着された状態の断面図である。
【図3】 図3は本発明の参考例1の流路端装着部材の説明図で、図3Aは流路端装着部材の底面図、図3Bは前記図3Aの矢印IIIB−IIIB線断面図、図3Cは前記図3Bの矢印IIICから見た図である。
【図4】 図4は前記図1に示す流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す図である。
【図5】 図5は本発明の実施例2の流路端装着部材の説明図である。
【図6】 図6は本発明の実施例3の流路端装着部材の説明図である。
【図7】 図7は本発明の参考例2の流路端装着部材の説明図である。
【図8】 図8は本発明の実施例4の流路端装着部材の説明図で、図8Aは流路端装着部材の底面図、図8Bは前記図8Aの矢印VIIIB−VIIIB線断面図、図8Cは前記図8Bの矢印VIIICから見た図である。
【図9】 図9は前記図8に示す流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
【図10】 図10は本発明の実施例5および参考例3の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
【図11】 図11は本発明の実施例6および参考例4の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
【図12】 図12は本発明の実施例7および参考例5の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
【図13】 図13は本発明の実施例8の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
【図14】 図14は本発明の実施例9の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
【図15】 図15は本発明の実施例10の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
【図16】 図16は本発明の参考例6の流路端装着部材を流路形成部材に装着した状態を示す断面図である。
【図17】 図17は一般的に使用されている複数の流路形成部材を連結した状態を示す図である。
【図18】 図18は前記図17の連結した複数の流路形成部材を分解した状態を示す図である。
【図19】 図19は流路形成部材の出荷時の梱包状態の説明図で、図19Aは前記図18の第1流路形成部材の梱包状態の説明図、図19Bは前記図18の第2流路形成部材の梱包状態の説明図である。
【符号の説明】
A,B…流路形成部材、C1〜C16…流路端装着部材、
1a,3a…流路、3…内側流路形成部材(流管)、4…外側流路形成部材(雌ナット)、1c,3c…リング状シール面、4a…外側流路、4b2,3a2…外周縁、3f,4d…流路内周面、3g,4f…円筒外側面、11,16,21,31…円筒状弾性側壁、11b,16b…内径縮小圧接部、12b,22a,23a,32a…密封用当接部、12,17…外端壁、21a,31a…外径拡大圧接部、22,32…外方突出部分、23,33…内端壁。
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present inventionTransfer high purity gasProtects the periphery of the opening of the flow path end of a flow path forming member that forms the flow path (for example, a fluid transfer pipe (pipe), pipe joint, or the like in which the flow path is formed), In order to prevent impurities from adhering to the inner surface, it is attached to the end of the flow path.For flow path for transferring high purity gasThe present invention relates to a channel end mounting member.
  The flow path end mounting member is used for preventing the periphery of the opening of the flow path end of the flow path forming member from being scratched or impurities from adhering to the flow path in the vicinity of the opening.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a state where a plurality of commonly used flow path forming members are connected. FIG. 18 is a view showing a state where a plurality of the flow path forming members connected in FIG. 17 are disassembled.
  17 and 18, a flow tube (fluid transfer tube) 1 is a cylindrical member, and a flow path 1a is formed. One end of the flow tube 1 is formed with a connection side end surface 1b which is an end surface connected to another flow tube, and the connection side end surface 1b has a small diameter end surface 1b1 and a large diameter end surface 1b2. . A ring-shaped sealing surface 1c is formed on the small-diameter end surface 1b1 of the connection side end surface 1b. A large-diameter portion 1d for nut removal is formed on the outer periphery of the flow tube 1 on the connection-side end face 1b side, and a nut mounting portion 1e having a slightly smaller outer diameter is formed continuously to the large-diameter portion 1d for nut removal. ing.
  A male nut 2 is rotatably and slidably mounted on the nut mounting portion 1e. A male screw 2 a 1 is formed on the outer peripheral surface 2 a of the male nut 2.
  A first flow path forming member A is constituted by the flow tube 1 and the male nut 2 attached to the flow tube 1.
[0003]
  Like the flow tube 1, the flow tube (inner flow channel forming member) 3 has an inner flow channel 3a, a connection side end surface 3b having a small diameter end surface 3b1 and a large diameter end surface 3b2, a ring-shaped seal surface 3c, and a large diameter for nut removal. A portion 3d and a nut mounting portion 3e are formed.
  A female nut (outer flow path forming member) 4 is rotatably mounted on the nut mounting portion 3e. The female nut 4 is formed with a flow path (through hole) 4a. One end of the flow path 4a is open to the connection side end face 4b, and the other end is fitted to the nut mounting portion 3e. A hole 4c is formed. On the inner peripheral surface 4d forming the flow path 4a, a female screw 4d1 is formed on the connection side end surface 4b side portion. The female nut 4 is formed with a communication hole 4e that allows communication between the outside and the inside (the channel 4a).
  The flow tube 3 is inserted into the flow path 4a from the connection side end face 4b side of the female nut 4, and the nut mounting portion 3e is fitted into the fitting hole 4c. That is, the fitting hole 4c of the female nut 4 is rotatably and slidably mounted on the nut mounting portion 3e.
  A second flow path forming member B is constituted by the flow pipe (inner flow path forming member) 3 and a female nut (outer flow path forming member) 4, and the inner flow paths 3a and 4a are each an inner flow having a circular cross section. It is formed as a channel 3a and an outer channel 4a. Then, the flow path (3a + 4a) of the second flow path forming member B is formed by the inner flow path 3a and the outer flow path 4a.
[0004]
  The first and second flow path forming members A and B screw the male nut 2 and the female nut 4 in a state where the gasket 5 having the communication hole 5a is sandwiched between the ring-shaped seal surfaces 1c and 3c. They are connected by tightening together.
  The end of the flow tubes 1 and 3 opposite to the connected side is connected to a flow path forming member such as another flow tube or a connection portion with a container by welding or the like.
[0005]
  19 is an explanatory view of the packaging state of the flow path forming member at the time of shipment, FIG. 19A is an explanatory view of the packaging state of the first flow path forming member of FIG. 18, and FIG. 19B is the second flow path formation of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the packing state of a member.
  19A and 19B, when the manufactured flow path forming members A and B are used for high-purity gas transfer, the connection side end of the flow path forming member A (connected to other flow path forming members) In order to prevent scratches on the end portion on the side to be treated) and adhesion of particles (dust, hydrocarbons, etc.) impurities, when connecting the flow path forming members A and B, the connection side The channel end mounting members C01 and C02 are mounted at the ends.
[0006]
  In FIG. 19A, the flow path end mounting member C01 is made of resin having elasticity, and has a cylindrical elastic side wall 6 and an outer end wall 7 for closing the outer end portion of the cylindrical elastic side wall 6. The inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical elastic side wall 6 is fitted in pressure contact with the outer periphery of the male screw 2a1 formed on the outer peripheral surface 2a of the male nut 2 of the flow path forming member A. A pressure contact portion 6b is formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical elastic side wall 6 to be in pressure contact with the large diameter end surface 1b2.
  The connection side end (the left end in FIG. 19A) of the flow path 1a of the flow path forming member A is covered with the flow path end mounting member C01, and the ring-shaped seal surface 1c is damaged or the flow path 1a Impurities are prevented from adhering to the inner surface of the connection side end.
[0007]
  In FIG. 19B, the flow path end mounting member C02 is made of resin having elasticity, and has a cylindrical elastic side wall 8 and an outer end wall 9 that closes the outer end portion of the cylindrical elastic side wall 8. The outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical elastic side wall 8 is fitted in pressure contact with the inner periphery of a female screw 4d1 formed on the inner peripheral surface 4d of the female nut 4 of the flow path forming member B. A pressure contact portion 8b is formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical elastic side wall 8 so as to be in pressure contact with the large diameter end surface 3b2.
  The connection side end portions (the right end portion in FIG. 19B) of the flow paths 4a and 3a of the flow path forming member B are covered with the flow path end mounting member C02, and the ring-shaped sealing surface 3c is scratched or inwardly flowed. It is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the inner surface of the connection side end of the path 3a.
[0008]
  The flow path end mounting members C01, C02 and the like described in FIGS. 17 to 19 are used in various flow path forming members other than the flow path forming members A and B shown in FIGS. In particular, in the flow path forming member of a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, the flow path end mounting member for protecting the connection end is often used to prevent damage to the connection end and adhesion of impurities at the flow end.
  When resin is used for a gas supply path joint or valve of a semiconductor product manufacturing device, hydrocarbons contained in the resin itself and impurities such as water or air are released from the resin surface into the supply gas, resulting in a decrease in gas purity. There is a problem of doing. For this reason, flow path forming members (valves, regulators, mass flow controllers, etc.) that do not use a resin material have been developed and sold.
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, conventionally, in order to protect the gasket seal surface and the thread of the connecting portion of the flow path forming member (portion connecting to another flow path forming member), the resin flow path end mounting member (flow path end mounting member) Etc.) are used. The flow path forming member is packaged and shipped in a state where the flow path end mounting member is mounted on the connection portion (portion connecting to another flow path forming member). The flow path forming member is contaminated by the gas released from the resin material before opening the package, and impurities adhere to the inner surface of the flow path of the flow path forming member. Further, abrasion powder (particles) generated by “rubbing” when the flow path end mounting member is mounted on the flow path forming member adheres to the flow path as impurities.
  Impurities adhering to the flow path forming member are mixed into the gas used in the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus and adversely affect the product.
[0010]
  In view of the above problems, the present invention has the following description (O01) as a problem.
(O01) To prevent the end of the flow path of the flow path forming member from being scratched or adhering impurities.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  Next, the present invention devised to solve the above problems will be described. Elements of the present invention are parenthesized with reference numerals of elements of the embodiments in order to facilitate correspondence with elements of the embodiments described later. Append what is enclosed in brackets. The reason why the present invention is described in correspondence with the reference numerals of the embodiments described later is to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the present invention to the embodiments.
[0012]
(First invention)
  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems,For flow path for transferring high purity gasThe flow path end mounting member has the following requirements (A01) to (A05).
(A01) InsideFor high purity gas transferA channel end mounting member made of press-molded metal that is mounted on a cylindrical end portion where the channel end of the channel forming member (A) in which the channel (1a) is formed opens.(C1; C3; C4)A cylindrical elastic side wall (11, 16) having an end insertion opening into which the cylindrical end portion is inserted and pressed against an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion, and the cylindrical elastic side wall (11, 16) and outer end walls (12, 17) for closing the outer end portion.And does not have a portion in contact with the surface in the flow path (1a) inside the flow path forming member (A).Cap-shaped flow path end mounting member(C1; C3; C4),
(A02) The cylindrical elastic side wall (11, 16) provided with a reduced inner diameter reduced pressure contact portion (11b, 16b) elastically pressed against the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion,
(A03) The outer end wall (12) having a sealing contact portion (12b) that contacts the end surface of the cylindrical end portion and seals the flow path (1a),
(A04) The flow path end attached to the cylindrical end portion having a ring-shaped sealing surface (1c) protruding outward in the axial direction from the end surface inside the outer edge of the end surface of the cylindrical end portion. Mounting material(C1; C3; C4),
(A05) The outer end wall (12) having an outward bulge portion (12a) covering the ring-shaped seal surface (1c) at a position away from the ring-shaped seal surface (1c).
[0013]
(Operation of the first invention)
  In the flow path end mounting member of the first invention having the above-mentioned configuration, a cap-shaped flow path end mounting member made of press-formed metal having an end insertion port.(C1; C3; C4)InsideFor high purity gas transferThe flow path forming member (A) in which the flow path (1a) is formed is attached to a cylindrical end portion where the flow path end is opened. At this time, the inner diameter reduced pressure contact portions (11b, 16b) having reduced inner diameters of the cylindrical elastic side walls (11, 16) are in pressure contact with the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion, and the outer end walls (12, 17). Closes the outer ends of the cylindrical elastic side walls (11, 16).Further, the channel end mounting member (C1; C3; C4) does not have a portion that contacts the surface in the channel (1a) inside the channel forming member (A).
  In the flow path end mounting member of the first invention, the sealing contact portion (12b) of the outer end wall (12) contacts the end surface of the cylindrical end portion to seal the flow path (1a). To do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the inside of the channel (1a).
  Further, in the flow path end mounting member according to the first aspect of the present invention, the outward bulging portion (12a) of the outer end wall (12) is mounted on the cylindrical end portion.(C1; C3; C4)And the said ring-shaped sealing surface (1c) is coat | covered in the position away from the said ring-shaped sealing surface (1c). Therefore, the ring-shaped sealing surface (1c) is not damaged.
[0014]
(Second invention)
  In order to solve the above problem, the second inventionFor flow path for transferring high purity gasThe flow path end mounting member has the following requirements (B01), (B02), (B05 ′), and (B05a).
(B01) Inside has a circular cross sectionFor high purity gas transferA channel-end mounting member made of press-molded metal that is mounted on the end of the channel (3a, 4a) of the channel forming member (B) in which the channel (3a, 4a) is formed.(C9; C11)The cylindrical elastic side wall (21, 31) inserted into the flow path end and pressed against the flow path inner peripheral surface (4d), and the inner end of the cylindrical elastic side wall (21, 31) are closed. The inner end walls (23, 33) and the outer protruding portions (22, 32) not inserted into the flow paths (3a, 4a) formed at the outer ends of the cylindrical elastic side walls (21, 31). And haveAnd does not have a portion in contact with the surface in the flow path (1a) inside the flow path forming member (A).The flow path end mounting member(C9; C11),
(B02) The cylinder provided with the outer diameter enlarged pressure contact portion (21a, 31a) having an enlarged outer diameter that is elastically pressed against the inner peripheral surface (3f, 4d) of the circular passage (3a, 4a). Shaped elastic side walls (21, 31),
(B05 ′) The outer peripheral edge (4b2, 3a2) of the flow path opening end surface where the flow path (3a, 4a) of the flow path forming member opens, or the flow path (3a, 4a) of the flow path forming member opens. The outward projecting portion (22, 32) having a sealing contact portion (22a, 32a) for sealing the flow path (3a, 4a) by contacting the cylindrical outer surface (3g, 4f) outside the end portion ,
(B05a) The outward projecting portions (22, 32) disposed away from the flow path opening end face.
[0015]
(Operation of the second invention)
(Operation of the second invention)
  The second aspect of the invention having the above configurationFor flow path for transferring high purity gasFor channel end mounting members, channel end mounting members made of press-formed metal(C9; C11)Has a circular cross section insideFor high purity gas transferThe flow path forming member (B) in which the flow paths (3a, 4a) are formed is attached to the end of the flow path (3a, 4a). The flow path end mounting member(C9; C11)The outer diameter-enlarged pressure contact portions (21a, 31a) of the cylindrical elastic side walls (21, 31) of which are increased in outer diameter are inserted into the end of the channel and have an inner peripheral surface of the channel (3a, 4a) having a circular section. It is elastically pressed against (3f, 4d). By this pressure contact, the channel end mounting member(C9; C11)Is held by the flow path forming member (B).Further, the channel end mounting member (C9; C11) does not have a portion that contacts the surface in the channel (3a, 4a) inside the channel forming member (A).
  Inner end walls (23, 33) for closing inner end portions of the cylindrical elastic side walls (21, 31) are formed in the flow path (3a, 4a) from the outer ends of the cylindrical elastic side walls (21, 31). Prevent impurities from entering. The outward projecting portions (22, 32) that are not inserted into the flow paths (3a, 4a) formed at the outer end portions of the cylindrical elastic side walls (21, 31) are portions that are gripped by an operator by hand. . An operator grasps the outward projecting portions (22, 32) with his / her hand and attaches a flow channel end to the flow channel forming member (B).(C9; C11)Perform the attachment and detachment work.
  The sealing contact portions (22a, 32a) of the outward projecting portions (22, 32) are the outer peripheral edges (4b2, 3a2) of the flow path opening end surface where the flow paths (3a, 4a) of the flow path forming member open. ), Or abuts against the cylindrical outer surface (3g, 4f) outside the end portion where the flow path (3a, 4a) of the flow path forming member opens to seal the flow path (3a, 4a). Therefore, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the inside of the flow path (3a, 4a).
  Further, the outward projecting portions (22, 32) are arranged away from the flow path opening end face, and damage to the flow path opening end face can be prevented.
[0016]
(Third invention)
  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,For flow path for transferring high purity gasThe flow path end mounting member has the following requirements (C01) to (C03), (C03a).
(C01)It is a flow path for high purity gas transferInner channel forming member having a ring-shaped sealing surface (3c) protruding from the inner channel (3a) opening end surface inside the outer edge of the inner channel (3a) opening end surface where the inner channel (3a) opens. A channel-end mounting member made of press-molded metal that is mounted on the end of the outer channel (4a) having a circular cross section of the outer channel forming member (4) that movably accommodates (3) in the axial direction.(C6; C7; C9; C11; C13 to C15)A cylindrical elastic side wall (21) inserted into the outer flow path end and pressed against the inner peripheral surface (4d) of the outer flow path, and provided at the inner end of the cylindrical elastic side wall (21). It has an inner end wall (23) and an outward projecting portion (22) that is not inserted into the outer flow path (4a) provided at the outer end of the cylindrical elastic side wall (21).And does not have a portion that contacts the surface in the inner flow path (3a).The flow path end mounting member(C6; C7; C9; C11; C13 to C15),
(C02) The cylindrical elastic side wall (21) having an outer diameter enlarged pressure contact portion (21a) having an enlarged outer diameter that is elastically pressed against the inner peripheral surface (4d) of the outer channel (4a) having a circular cross section,
(C03) The outer channel sealing member (4) has an outer channel sealing contact portion (22a) that contacts the channel opening end surface where the channel opens and seals the outer channel (4a). Outward projection (22),
(C03a) The inner end wall (23) disposed away from the ring-shaped sealing surface (3c).
[0017]
(Operation of the third invention)
  The third aspect of the invention having the above-described configurationFor flow path for transferring high purity gasFor channel end mounting members, channel end mounting members made of press-formed metal(C6; C7; C9; C11; C13 to C15)Is attached to the end of the outer channel (4a) having a circular cross section of the outer channel forming member (4). The outer flow path forming member (4) accommodates the inner flow path forming member (3) so as to be movable in the axial direction, and the inner flow path forming member (3)Gas flow pathA ring-shaped seal surface (3c) protrudes from the inner channel opening end surface inside the outer edge of the inner channel opening end surface where the inner channel (3a) opens.Further, (C6; C7; C9; C11; C13 to C15) does not have a portion in contact with the surface in the inner flow path (3a).
  The flow path end mounting member(C6; C7; C9; C11; C13 to C15)The outer diameter enlarged pressure contact portion (21a) of the cylindrical elastic side wall (21) having an enlarged outer diameter is inserted into the outer channel end of the outer channel forming member (4) and the outer channel (4a). Press contact with the inner peripheral surface (4d). By this pressure contact, the channel end mounting member(C6; C7; C9; C11; C13 to C15)Is held by the flow path forming member. The inner end wall (23) provided at the inner end of the cylindrical elastic side wall (21) prevents impurities from entering the flow path from the outer end side of the cylindrical elastic side wall (21). The outward projecting portion (22) that is not inserted into the flow path formed at the outer end of the cylindrical elastic side wall (21) is a portion that is grasped by an operator. An operator grasps the outward projecting portion (22) by hand, and attaches the flow path end to the flow path forming member.(C6; C7; C9; C11; C13 to C15)Perform the attachment and detachment work.
  In the flow path end mounting member of the third invention, the outer flow path sealing contact portion (22a) of the outward projecting portion (22) is a flow in which the flow path of the outer flow path forming member (4) is opened. The outer flow path (4a) is sealed in contact with the end face of the road opening. Therefore, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the inside of the outer flow path (4a).
  Furthermore, in the flow path end mounting member of the third invention, the inner end wall (23) is separated from the ring-shaped seal surface (3c), and damage to the ring-shaped seal surface (3c) can be prevented.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(Embodiment of the first invention)
(Embodiment 1 of the first invention)
  Embodiment 1 of the first inventionFor flow path for transferring high purity gasThe flow path end mounting member is the same as that of the first invention.For flow path for transferring high purity gasThe flow path end mounting member has the following requirement (A06).
(A06) The outer end wall (12) having a sealing contact portion (12b) that contacts the outer peripheral portion of the end surface of the cylindrical end portion and seals the flow path.
[0019]
(Operation of the first embodiment of the first invention)
  Embodiment 1 of the first invention having the above-described configurationFor flow path for transferring high purity gasIn the flow path end mounting member, the sealing contact portion (12b) of the outer end wall (12) contacts the outer peripheral portion of the end surface of the cylindrical end portion to seal the fluid path. Therefore, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the inside of the channel (1a).
[0020]
(Embodiment 2 of the first invention)
  Embodiment 2 of the first inventionFor flow path for transferring high purity gasThe flow path end mounting member is the same as that of the first invention.For flow path for transferring high purity gasThe flow path end mounting member has the following requirement (A07).
(A07) The outer end wall having a sealing contact portion (12c) that projects into the flow path (1a) that opens to the end face of the cylindrical end portion and that contacts the flow path end portion to seal the fluid path. (12).
[0021]
(Operation of the second embodiment of the first invention)
  Embodiment 2 of the first invention having the above-described configurationFor flow path for transferring high purity gasIn the channel end mounting member, the sealing contact portion (12c) of the outer end wall (12) protrudes into the channel (1a) opened at the end surface of the cylindrical end portion and contacts the channel end. Touch and seal the fluid path. Therefore, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the inside of the channel (1a).
[0022]
(Embodiment of the third invention)
(Embodiment 1 of the third invention)
  Embodiment 1 of the third inventionFor flow path for transferring high purity gasThe flow path end mounting member has the following requirement (C04) in the third invention.
(C04) An inner channel sealing contact portion (23a) that seals the inner channel (3a) by contacting the inner channel opening end face where the channel of the inner channel forming member (3) opens. The inner end wall (23).
[0023]
(Operation of the first embodiment of the third invention)
  Embodiment 1 of the third invention having the above-described configurationFor flow path for transferring high purity gasIn the channel end mounting member, the inner channel sealing contact portion (23a) of the inner end wall (23) contacts the inner channel opening end surface where the channel of the inner channel forming member (3) opens. Then, the inner flow path (3a) is sealed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the inside of the inner flow path (3a).
[0024]
(Embodiment 2 of the third invention)
  Embodiment 2 of the third inventionFor flow path for transferring high purity gasThe flow path end mounting member has the following requirement (C05) in the first embodiment of the third invention.
(C05) The inner end wall (23) having a sealing contact portion (23a) that contacts the outer peripheral edge of the inner channel opening end face and seals the inner channel (3a).
[0025]
(Operation of Embodiment 2 of Third Invention)
  Embodiment 2 of the third invention having the above-described configurationFor flow path for transferring high purity gasIn the channel end mounting member, the sealing contact portion (23a) of the inner end wall (23) contacts the outer peripheral edge of the inner channel opening end surface to seal the inner channel (3a). Therefore, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the inside of the inner flow path (3a).
[0026]
【Example】
  Next, referring to the drawings,For flow path for transferring high purity gasAlthough the example (namely, Example) of embodiment of a flow-path end mounting member is demonstrated, this invention is not limited to a following example.
[0027]
Example 1
  FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a flow path end mounting member according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1A is a bottom view of the flow path end mounting member, FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line IB-IB in FIG. It is the figure seen from the arrow IC of the said FIG. 1B. 2 is a view showing a state where the flow path end mounting member shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on the flow path forming member, FIG. 2A is a partial cross-sectional view showing only the flow path end mounting member in cross section, and FIG. It is sectional drawing of the state by which the flow-path end mounting member was mounted | worn with the member.
  In FIG. 2, since the flow path forming member A has the same configuration as the first flow path forming member A shown in FIGS. 17 and 19A, a detailed description thereof is omitted.
  1 and 2, the flow path end mounting member C1 is detachably mounted on a cylindrical end portion of the flow path forming member A in which the flow path 1a is formed. The flow path end mounting member C1 is a cap-shaped part integrally formed by press forming and drawing using a stainless steel thin plate.
[0028]
  The flow path end mounting member C1 has a cylindrical elastic side wall 11 having an end insertion port 11a into which the flow pipe 1 of the flow path forming member A and the end (cylindrical end) of the male nut 2 are inserted. is doing. The cylindrical elastic side wall 11 is curved inward along its axial direction, and has an inner diameter that elastically presses against the outer peripheral surface 2a of the cylindrical end portion of the flow path forming member A at the axial intermediate portion. The reduced inner diameter reduction pressure contact portion 11b is provided. In order to increase the elasticity of the cylindrical elastic side wall 11, three holes 11c are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The number of the holes 11c can be other than three, and the holes 11c can be omitted (not formed).
[0029]
  The outer end of the cylindrical elastic side wall 11 (the end opposite to the end insertion port 11a) is closed by the outer end wall 12. The outer end wall 12 is formed with an outwardly bulging portion 12a that bulges outward, and the outwardly bulging portion 12a is located away from the ring-shaped seal surface 1c. Is covered.
  The outer end wall 12 is provided with a sealing contact portion 12b that contacts the small-diameter end surface 1b1 of the connection-side end surface 1b of the flow path forming member A to seal the flow path 1a. The sealing contact portion 12b is in contact with the small-diameter end surface 1b1 outside the ring-shaped seal surface 1c formed on the small-diameter end surface 1b1.
[0030]
(Operation of Example 1)
  The flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is mounted and fixed in a state where the inner diameter reduced pressure contact portion 11b of the cylindrical elastic side wall 11 is elastically pressed against the outer peripheral surface 2a of the flow path forming member A. The sealing contact portion 12b of the flow path end mounting member C1 is in contact with the small diameter end surface 1b1 outside the ring-shaped seal surface 1c of the flow path forming member A. Therefore, since the inside of the ring-shaped sealing surface 1c and the flow path 1a is sealed, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the flow path 1a.
  Further, since the channel end mounting member C1 is provided with the outward bulging portion 12a, when the channel end mounting member C1 is mounted on the end of the channel forming member A, it does not contact the ring-shaped seal surface 1c. Therefore, the flow path end mounting member C1 does not damage the ring-shaped seal surface 1c of the flow path forming member A.
[0031]
  The flow path end mounting member C1 can be easily manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a metal thin plate. Further, even when the metal material is rubbed when mounted on the flow path forming member A, wear powder is less likely to be generated than the resin material. Further, unlike the resin material, no emission gas is generated, and the emission gas does not adhere to the flow path 1a. For this reason, even if the said flow-path formation member A is used in the gas supply path of a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, high purity gas with few impurities can be supplied. The yield of manufactured semiconductor components can be improved.
  Further, the flow path end mounting member C1 made of a metal material has little deterioration and can be used repeatedly.
[0032]
(Reference example 1)
  FIG. 3 illustrates the present invention.Reference example 13A is a bottom view of the channel end mounting member, FIG. 3B is a sectional view taken along the line IIIB-IIIB in FIG. 3A, and FIG. 3C is viewed from the arrow IIIC in FIG. 3B. FIG. FIG. 4 is a view showing a state where the flow path end mounting member shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on the flow path forming member.
  In FIG. 4, since the flow path forming member A has the same configuration as the first flow path forming member A shown in FIGS. 17 and 19A, a detailed description thereof is omitted.
  3 and 4,Reference example 1The flow path end mounting member C2 has an end (the right end in FIG. 4) opposite to the end (the left end in FIG. 4) where the ring-shaped seal surface 1c of the flow tube 1 of the flow path forming member A is provided. ).
  thisReference example 1As shown in FIG. 4, the flow path end mounting member C2 is smaller than the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment, and a portion corresponding to the outward bulging portion 12a of the first embodiment is omitted. Has been.
[0033]
  Reference example 1The flow path end mounting member C2 has a cylindrical elastic side wall 16 having an end insertion port 16a into which an end of the flow tube 1 of the flow path forming member A (left end portion, cylindrical end portion in FIG. 4) is inserted. have. The cylindrical elastic side wall 16 is curved inward along its axial direction, and has an inner diameter that elastically presses the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion of the flow path forming member A at the axial intermediate portion. A reduced inner diameter pressing portion 16b is provided. Three holes are formed in the cylindrical elastic side wall 16. The outer end of the cylindrical elastic side wall 16 is closed by a flat outer end wall 17. The inner surface of the outer end wall 17 is configured as a sealing contact portion 17 that contacts the end surface (the right end surface in FIG. 4) of the flow tube 1 and seals the end portion of the flow tube 1.
[0034]
(Reference example 1Action)
  Reference example 1The flow path end mounting member C2 is mounted and fixed in a state where the inner diameter reduced pressure contact portion 16b of the cylindrical elastic side wall 16 is elastically pressed against the outer peripheral surface of the flow tube 1 of the flow path forming member A. The sealing contact portion of the flow path end mounting member C1 is in contact with the end face of the flow tube 1 of the flow path forming member A. Therefore, since the inside of the flow channel 1a at the end of the flow tube 1 is sealed by the flow channel end mounting member C2, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the flow channel 1a.
  Further, since the flow path end mounting member C2 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, as with the flow path end mounting member C1 of Example 1, high purity with less impurities. Gas can be supplied. Therefore, the yield of manufactured semiconductor components can be improved. Further, the flow path end mounting member C2 made of a metal material is less deteriorated and can be used repeatedly.
[0035]
(Example 2)
  FIG. 5 illustrates the present invention.Example 2It is explanatory drawing of this flow-path end mounting member.
  In FIG. 5, since the flow path forming member A has the same configuration as the first flow path forming member A shown in FIGS. 17 and 19A, a detailed description thereof is omitted.Example 2In the flow path end mounting member C3, the components corresponding to the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.
  In FIG.Example 2The flow path end mounting member C3 has a cylindrical elastic side wall 11 similar to the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment, but the position of the sealing contact portion 12b of the outer end wall 12 flows. It differs from the road end mounting member C1.
  That is, thisExample 2The sealing contact portion 12b of the flow path end mounting member C3 is in pressure contact with the large-diameter end surface 1b2 of the inner surface of the cylindrical elastic side wall 11.
  thisExample 2Since the flow path end mounting member C3 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, similarly to the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment, the yield of the manufactured semiconductor component is And can be used repeatedly over and over.
[0036]
(Example 3)
  FIG. 6 shows the present invention.Example 3It is explanatory drawing of this flow-path end mounting member.
  In FIG. 6, since the flow path forming member A has the same configuration as the first flow path forming member A shown in FIGS. 17 and 19A, a detailed description thereof is omitted.Example 3In the flow path end mounting member C4, the components corresponding to the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.
  In FIG.Example 3The channel end mounting member C4 has a cylindrical elastic side wall 11 similar to the channel end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment, but the shape of the outer end wall 12 is different from the channel end mounting member C1. ing.
  That is, thisExample 3The outer end wall 12 of the flow path end mounting member C4 bulges outward as a whole. The outer end wall 12 is in contact with the outer end edge of the small-diameter end surface 1b1 of the flow path forming member A, and a sealing contact portion 12b is formed by the contact portion. Further, by the bulging portion at the outer end than the sealing contact portion 12bExample 3The outward bulging portion 12a is formed.
  thisExample 3Since the flow path end mounting member C4 is manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of the manufactured semiconductor component is the same as that of the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment. And can be used repeatedly over and over.
[0037]
(Reference example 2)
  FIG. 7 illustrates the present invention.Reference example 2It is explanatory drawing of this flow-path end mounting member.
  In FIG. 7, since the flow path forming member A has the same configuration as the first flow path forming member A shown in FIGS. 17 and 19A, a detailed description thereof is omitted.Reference example 2In the flow path end mounting member C5, the components corresponding to the same components as in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.
  In FIG.Reference example 2The flow path end mounting member C5 has a cylindrical elastic side wall 11 similar to the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment, but the shape of the outer end wall 12 is the flow path end mounting of the first embodiment. It is different from the member C1.
  That is, thisReference example 2The outer end wall 12 of the flow path end mounting member C5 is formed with a projecting portion 12c projecting into the flow path 1a of the forming member A at the center thereof. The protruding portion 12c is in contact with the inner peripheral portion of the flow path 1a, and a sealing contact portion 12c is formed by the contact portion of the recess.
[0038]
  thisReference example 2Since the flow path end mounting member C5 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the flow path end mounting member C5 is similar to the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment. Even when the flow path forming member A to which the gas is mounted is used in the gas supply path of the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, a high-purity gas with few impurities can be supplied. Therefore, the yield of manufactured semiconductor components can be improved. Moreover, the flow path end mounting member C5 made of a metal material has little deterioration and can be used repeatedly.
[0039]
(Example 4)
  FIG. 8 shows the present invention.Example 48A is a bottom view of the flow path end mounting member, FIG. 8B is a sectional view taken along the line VIIIB-VIIIB of FIG. 8A, and FIG. 8C is viewed from the arrow VIIIC of FIG. 8B. FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the flow path end mounting member shown in FIG. 8 is mounted on the flow path forming member.
  In FIG. 9, since the flow path forming member B has the same configuration as the second flow path forming member B shown in FIGS. 18 and 19B, a detailed description thereof is omitted.
  In FIG. 9, the flow path forming member B includes a flow pipe (inner flow path forming member) 3 and a female nut (outer flow path forming member) 4, and the flow pipe 3 is on the connection side end face 4 b side of the female nut 4. The nut mounting portion 3e is fitted into the fitting hole 4c. That is, the fitting hole 4c of the female nut 4 is rotatably and slidably mounted on the nut mounting portion 3e.
[0040]
  8 and 9,Example 4The channel end mounting member C6 is provided at the end of the outer channel 4a having a circular cross section of a female nut (outer channel forming member) 4 that accommodates the flow tube (inner channel forming member) 3 so as to be movable in the axial direction. It is a member made of press-formed metal to be mounted.
  The flow path end mounting member C6 includes a cylindrical elastic side wall 21 inserted into the end of the outer flow path 4a, and an outside not inserted into the outer flow path 4a provided at the outer end of the cylindrical elastic side wall 21. A side projecting portion 22 and an inner end wall 23 provided at the inner end of the cylindrical elastic side wall 21 are provided.
  The cylindrical elastic side wall 21 is curved outward along the axial direction thereof, and is elastically pressed against the inner peripheral surface 4d of the cylindrical end portion of the flow path forming member B at the axially intermediate portion. An outer diameter enlarged pressure contact portion 21a having an enlarged outer diameter is provided.
  In order to increase the elasticity of the cylindrical elastic side wall 21, three holes 21c are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The number of the holes 21c can be other than three, and the holes 21c can be omitted (not formed).
  The outward projecting portion 22 has a sealing contact portion 22 a that contacts the connection side end surface 4 b of the female nut 4.
  An inner end portion of the cylindrical elastic side wall 21 is closed by an inner end wall 23. The inner end wall 23 is formed with a projecting portion 23a projecting into the inner channel 3a of the forming member B at the center thereof, and between the projecting portion 23a and the inner channel inner peripheral surface 3f. A slight gap is formed. And when the flow tube 3 moves, since the protrusion part 23a and the inner flow path inner peripheral surface come into contact, the movement amount of the flow tube 3 is small.
[0041]
(Example 4Action)
  AboveExample 4The flow path end mounting member C6 is mounted and fixed in a state where the outer diameter enlarged pressure contact portion 21a of the cylindrical elastic side wall 21 is elastically pressed against the inner peripheral surface 4d of the flow path forming member B. Since the sealing contact portion 22a is in contact with the connection-side end surface 4b, the inside of the outer flow path 4a is sealed, so that impurities can be prevented from adhering to the outer flow path 4a.
  Further, when the flow tube 3 moves in a state where the flow path end mounting member C6 is mounted on the end of the flow path forming member B, the inner flow path inner peripheral surface 3f contacts the protruding portion 23a, and a ring-shaped seal The surface 3 c does not contact the inner end wall 23. For this reason, the flow path end mounting member C6 does not damage the ring-shaped seal surface 3c of the flow path forming member B.
  In addition, the operator grasps the outward projecting portion 22 with his / her hand and performs the work of attaching / detaching the flow path end mounting member C6 to / from the flow path forming member B.
  thisExample 4Since the flow path end mounting member C6 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of semiconductor components manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0042]
(Example 5 and Reference Example 3)
  FIG. 10 shows the present invention.Example 5 and Reference Example 3It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member. In FIG. 10, the channel end mounting member C7 isExample 5The flow path end mounting member, the flow path end mounting member C8 isReference example 3The flow path end mounting member is shown.
  In FIG. 10, the flow path forming member B isExample 4Since it has the same structure as the 2nd flow-path formation member B shown in (refer FIG. 9), the detailed description which overlaps is abbreviate | omitted.
(Example 5)
  thisExample 5Of the flow path end mounting member C7Example 4The same reference numerals are assigned to the components corresponding to the same constituent elements as in FIG.
  In FIG.Example 5The flow path end mounting member C7 of theExample 4Although the cylindrical elastic side wall 21 is the same as that of the flow path end mounting member C6, the position of the sealing contact portion 22a with which the outward projecting portion 22 contacts is described above.Example 4This is different from the flow path end mounting member C6.
  That is, thisExample 5The sealing contact portion 22a is in contact with the inner peripheral edge 4b1 of the connection side end face 4b. Accordingly, since the inside of the outer flow path 4a is sealed, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the outer flow path 4a.
  thisExample 5Since the flow path end mounting member C7 is manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of the semiconductor component manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0043]
(Reference example 3)
  In FIG.Reference example 3The flow path end mounting member C8 has an end portion (left end portion in FIG. 10) opposite to an end portion (right end portion in FIG. 10) provided with the ring-shaped sealing surface 3c of the flow tube 3 of the flow path forming member B. ) Is a member made of press-formed metal.
  The flow path end mounting member C8 has a cylindrical elastic wall 31 inserted into the inner flow path 3a and an outward projecting portion 32 not inserted into the inner flow path 3a provided at the outer end of the cylindrical elastic wall 31. And an inner end wall 33 that closes the inner end portion of the cylindrical elastic wall 31.
  The cylindrical elastic wall 31 is curved along its axial direction, and is provided with an outer diameter enlarged pressure contact portion 31a having an enlarged outer diameter that is elastically pressed against the inner peripheral surface 3f of the inner flow path 3a. .
  In order to increase elasticity, the cylindrical elastic side wall 21 is formed with three holes 21c (not shown) at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.
  The outward projecting portion 32 has a sealing contact portion 32a that contacts the inner peripheral edge 3a1 of the opening end surface of the inner flow path 3a.
[0044]
(Reference example 3Action)
  AboveReference example 3The flow path end mounting member C8 is mounted and fixed in a state where the outer diameter enlarged pressure contact portion 31a is elastically pressed against the inner flow path 3a.
  Further, since the sealing contact portion 32a contacts the inner peripheral edge 3a1 and is closed by the inner end wall 33, the inner end of the inner flow channel 3a is sealed, and impurities are contained in the flow path end mounting member C8. It can prevent adhering in the inner flow path 3a.
  thisReference example 3Since the flow path end mounting member C8 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of the semiconductor component manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0045]
(Example 6 and Reference Example 4)
  FIG. 11 shows the present invention.Example 6 and Reference Example 4It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member. In FIG. 10, the channel end mounting member C9 isExample 6The flow path end mounting member, the flow path end mounting member C10 isReference example 4The flow path end mounting member is shown.
  In FIG. 11, the flow path forming member B isExample 4Since it has the same structure as the 2nd flow-path formation member B shown in (refer FIG. 9), the detailed description which overlaps is abbreviate | omitted.
(Example 6)
  thisExample 6Of the flow path end mounting member C9Example 4The same reference numerals are assigned to the components corresponding to the same constituent elements as in FIG.
  In FIG.Example 6The channel end mounting member C9 of theExample 4Although the cylindrical elastic side wall 21 is the same as that of the flow path end mounting member C6, the position of the sealing contact portion 22a with which the outward projecting portion 22 contacts is described above.Example 4This is different from the flow path end mounting member C6.
  That is, thisExample 6A folded portion is formed at the outer end of the outward projecting portion 22, and the sealing contact portion 22a is in contact with the outer peripheral edge 4b2 of the connection side end surface 4b.
  thisExample 6Since the flow path end mounting member C9 is manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of the semiconductor component manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0046]
(Reference example 4)
  In FIG.Reference example 4The flow path end mounting member C10 is the above-mentionedReference example 3The flow path end mounting member C8 has the same cylindrical elastic side wall 31, but the position of the sealing contact portion 32a with which the outward projecting portion 32 abuts is the same as described above.Reference example 3This is different from the flow path end mounting member C8 (see FIG. 10).
  That is, thisReference example 4A folded portion is formed at the outer end portion of the outward projecting portion 22, and the sealing contact portion 32 a is in contact with the outer peripheral edge 3 a 2 of the opening end surface.
  thisReference example 4Since the flow path end mounting member C10 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a metal thin plate, the yield of the semiconductor component manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0047]
(Example 7 and Reference Example 5)
  FIG. 12 shows the present invention.Example 7 and Reference Example 5It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member. In FIG. 12, the channel end mounting member C11 isExample 7The flow path end mounting member, the flow path end mounting member C12 isReference Example 5The flow path end mounting member is shown.
  In FIG. 12, the flow path forming member B isExample 6Since it has the same structure as the 2nd flow-path formation member B shown in (refer FIG. 11), the detailed description which overlaps is abbreviate | omitted.
(Example 7)
  thisExample 7Of the flow path end mounting member C11Example 6The same reference numerals are assigned to the components corresponding to the same constituent elements as in FIG.
  In FIG.Example 7The flow path end mounting member C11 of theExample 6Although the cylindrical elastic side wall 21 is the same as that of the flow path end mounting member C9, the position of the sealing contact portion 22a with which the outward projecting portion 22 contacts is the same as that described above.Example 6This is different from the flow path end mounting member C9.
  That is, thisExample 7Since the sealing contact portion 22a is in pressure contact with the cylindrical outer surface 4f formed outside the open end of the outer flow path 4a, the inside of the outer flow path 4a is sealed, and impurities are introduced into the outer flow path 4a. It can prevent adhering in the flow path 4a.
  thisExample 7Since the flow path end mounting member C11 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of the semiconductor component manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0048]
(Reference Example 5)
  In FIG.Reference Example 5The flow path end mounting member C12 of theReference example 4The position of the sealing contact portion 32a that has the cylindrical elastic side wall 31 similar to that of the flow path end mounting member C10 (see FIG. 11), but the outward projecting portion 32 contacts the open end face of the inner flow path 3a. SaidReference example 4This is different from the flow path end mounting member C10.
  That is, thisReference Example 5The sealing contact portion 32a is in contact with the open end face outer surface 3g formed outside the end of the inner flow path 3a. Therefore, the inside of the inner flow path 3a is sealed, and impurities can be prevented from adhering to the inner flow path 3a.
  thisReference Example 5Since the flow path end mounting member C12 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of the semiconductor component manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0049]
(Example 8)
  FIG. 13 shows the present invention.Example 8It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
  In FIG. 13, the flow path forming member B isExample 4Since it has the same structure as the 2nd flow-path formation member B shown in (refer FIG. 9), the detailed description which overlaps is abbreviate | omitted.
  thisExample 8Of the flow path end mounting member C13Example 4The same reference numerals are assigned to the components corresponding to the same constituent elements as in FIG.
  In FIG.Example 8The channel end mounting member C13 of theExample 4The flow path end mounting member C6 has the same cylindrical elastic side wall 21, but the inner end wall 23 at the inner end where the cylindrical elastic side wall 21 is closed isExample 4It differs from the channel end mounting member C6.
  thisExample 8The inner end wall 23 is formed with a protruding portion 23a whose outer peripheral portion protrudes toward the flow tube 3 side. There is a slight gap between the protruding portion 23a and the small diameter end surface 3b1 formed on the connection side end surface 3b of the inner flow path 3a. Therefore, the ring-shaped sealing surface 3c does not contact the inner end wall 23. Therefore, the flow path end mounting member C13 does not damage the ring-shaped seal surface 3c of the flow path forming member B.
  Moreover, since the inside of the inner flow path 3a is sealed by the sealing contact portion 22a that contacts the connection side end face 4b, it is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the inner flow path 3a.
  thisExample 8Since the flow path end mounting member C13 is manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of the semiconductor component manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0050]
(Example 9)
  FIG. 14 shows the present invention.Example 9It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
  In FIG. 14, the flow path forming member B isExample 8Since it has the same structure as the 2nd flow-path formation member B shown in (refer FIG. 13), the detailed description which overlaps is abbreviate | omitted.
  thisExample 9Of the flow path end mounting member C14Example 8The same reference numerals are assigned to the components corresponding to the same constituent elements as in FIG.
  In FIG.Example 9The flow path end mounting member C14 of theExample 8A cylindrical elastic side wall 21 similar to the flow path end mounting member C13, but an outward projecting portion 22 not inserted into the outer flow path 4a provided at the outer end of the cylindrical elastic side wall 21; An inner end wall 23 provided at the inner end of the cylindrical elastic side wall 21 isExample 8This is different from the flow path end mounting member C13.
[0051]
  Further, the inner end wall 23 is formed with a protruding portion 23a whose outer peripheral portion protrudes to the flow tube 3 side, and is in contact with the small diameter end surface 3b1 formed on the connection side end surface 3b of the inner flow path 3a. It is fixed. Therefore, the outward projecting portion 22 does not contact the connection side end surface 4 b of the female nut 4.
  The flow path end mounting member C14 does not damage the ring-shaped seal surface 3c of the flow path forming member B, and can prevent impurities from adhering to the inner flow path 3a.
  thisExample 9Since the flow path end mounting member C14 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of the semiconductor component manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0052]
(Example 10)
  FIG. 15 illustrates the present invention.Example 10It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
  In FIG. 15, the flow path forming member B isExample 9Since it has the same structure as the 2nd flow-path formation member B shown in (refer FIG. 14), the detailed description which overlaps is abbreviate | omitted.
  thisExample 10Of the flow path end mounting member C15Example 9The same reference numerals are assigned to the components corresponding to the same constituent elements as in FIG.
  In FIG.Example 10The flow path end mounting member C15 of theExample 9The flow path end mounting member C14 has the same cylindrical elastic side wall 21, but the inner end wall 23 provided at the inner end of the cylindrical elastic side wall 21Example 9This is different from the flow path end mounting member C14.
[0053]
  The inner end wall 23 is formed with a protruding portion 23a whose outer peripheral portion protrudes to the flow tube 3 side, and is outside the small-diameter end surface 3b1 formed on the connecting-side end surface 3b of the protruding portion 23a and the inner flow path 3a. Abutted and fixed to the periphery. Therefore, the flow path end mounting member C15 does not damage the ring-shaped seal surface 3c of the flow path forming member B, and can prevent impurities from adhering to the inner flow path 3a.
  thisExample 10Since the flow path end mounting member C15 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of the semiconductor component manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0054]
(Reference Example 6)
  FIG. 16 illustrates the present invention.Reference Example 6It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
  In FIG. 16, the flow path forming member B isExample 4Since it has the same structure as the 2nd flow-path formation member B shown in (refer FIG. 9), the detailed description which overlaps is abbreviate | omitted.
  thisReference Example 6Of the flow path end mounting member C16Example 4The same reference numerals are assigned to the components corresponding to the same constituent elements as in FIG.
  In FIG.Reference Example 6The channel end mounting member C16 of theExample 4A cylindrical elastic side wall 21 similar to that of the flow path end mounting member C6, but the outward projecting portion 22 not inserted into the outer flow path 4a provided at the outer end of the cylindrical elastic wall 21; The inner end wall 23 provided at the inner end of the cylindrical elastic side wall 21 isExample 4This is different from the flow path end mounting member C6.
[0055]
  The inner end wall 23 has a protrusion 23a protruding into the inner flow path 3a of the forming member B at the center thereof, and the protrusion 23a and the inner flow path inner peripheral surface 3f are in contact with each other. The flow tube 3 is fixed. The outward projecting portion 22 does not contact the connection side end surface 4 b of the female nut 4, and the ring-shaped seal surface 3 c of the flow path forming member B does not contact the inner end wall 23.
  The flow path end mounting member C15 does not damage the ring-shaped seal surface 3c of the flow path forming member B, and can prevent impurities from adhering to the inner flow path 3a.
  thisReference Example 6Since the flow path end mounting member C16 is also manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing a thin metal plate, the yield of the semiconductor component manufactured in the same manner as the flow path end mounting member C1 of the first embodiment is increased. It can be improved and can be used over and over again.
[0056]
(Example of change)
  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to the said Example, A various change is performed within the range of the summary of this invention described in the claim. It is possible. Modified embodiments of the present invention are illustrated below.
(H01) The flow path end mounting member of the present invention can be used for various flow path forming members other than the flow path forming members A and B shown in the embodiment.
(H02) When the flow path end mounting members (C1 to C16) are made of a thin plate material, the outer end edge can be folded back so that the operator is not injured by the outer end edge.
[0057]
【The invention's effect】
  The above-mentioned flow path end mounting member of the present invention has the following effects (E01) to (E07).
(E01) It is possible to prevent impurities from adhering to the flow path.
(E02) It is possible to prevent the ring-shaped sealing surface of the flow path forming member from being damaged.
(E03) A thin metal plate can be easily manufactured as an integrally molded product by pressing and drawing.
(E04) A metal material is less likely to generate wear powder than a resin material.
(E05) Since no emission gas is generated and the emission gas does not adhere to the flow path, a high-purity gas with few impurities can be supplied.
(E06) The yield of manufactured semiconductor components can be improved.
(E07) There is little deterioration and it can be used over and over again.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a flow path end mounting member according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1A is a bottom view of the flow path end mounting member, and FIG. 1C is a view as seen from the arrow IC in FIG. 1B.
2 is a view showing a state where the flow path end mounting member shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on a flow path forming member, and FIG. 2A is a partial cross-sectional view showing only the flow path end mounting member in cross section; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a state where a flow path end mounting member is mounted on a flow path forming member.
FIG. 3 is an illustration of the present invention.Reference example 13A is a bottom view of the channel end mounting member, FIG. 3B is a sectional view taken along the line IIIB-IIIB in FIG. 3A, and FIG. 3C is viewed from the arrow IIIC in FIG. 3B. FIG.
4 is a view showing a state in which the flow path end mounting member shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on a flow path forming member. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a diagram of the present invention.Example 2It is explanatory drawing of this flow-path end mounting member.
FIG. 6 shows the present invention.Example 3It is explanatory drawing of this flow-path end mounting member.
FIG. 7 is an illustration of the present invention.Reference example 2It is explanatory drawing of this flow-path end mounting member.
FIG. 8 is a diagram of the present inventionExample 48A is a bottom view of the flow path end mounting member, FIG. 8B is a sectional view taken along the line VIIIB-VIIIB of FIG. 8A, and FIG. 8C is viewed from the arrow VIIIC of FIG. 8B. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the flow path end mounting member shown in FIG. 8 is mounted on the flow path forming member.
FIG. 10 shows the present invention.Example 5 and Reference Example 3It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
FIG. 11 is a diagram of the present invention.Example 6 and Reference Example 4It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
FIG. 12 is a diagram of the present invention.Example 7 and Reference Example 5It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
FIG. 13 is a diagram of the present invention.Example 8It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
FIG. 14 is a diagram of the present invention.Example 9It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
FIG. 15 is a diagram of the present invention.Example 10It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
FIG. 16 shows the present invention.Reference Example 6It is sectional drawing which shows the state which attached the flow-path end mounting member to the flow-path formation member.
FIG. 17 is a view showing a state in which a plurality of commonly used flow path forming members are connected.
18 is a view showing a state in which a plurality of the flow path forming members connected in FIG. 17 are disassembled. FIG.
19 is an explanatory view of the packaging state of the flow path forming member at the time of shipment, FIG. 19A is an explanatory view of the packaging state of the first flow path forming member of FIG. 18, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the packing state of 2 flow path formation members.
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  A, B: flow path forming member, C1 to C16: flow path end mounting member,
  1a, 3a ... flow path, 3 ... inner flow path forming member (flow pipe), 4 ... outer flow path forming member (female nut), 1c, 3c ... ring-shaped sealing surface, 4a ... outer flow path, 4b2, 3a2 ... Outer peripheral edge, 3f, 4d ... flow passage inner peripheral surface, 3g, 4f ... cylindrical outer surface, 11, 16, 21, 31 ... cylindrical elastic side wall, 11b, 16b ... inner diameter reduced pressure contact part, 12b, 22a, 23a, 32a ... sealing contact part, 12, 17 ... outer end wall, 21a, 31a ... outer diameter enlarged pressure contact part, 22, 32 ... outward projecting part, 23, 33 ... inner end wall.

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次の要件(A01)〜(A05)を備えた高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材、
(A01)内部に高純度ガス移送用の流路が形成された流路形成部材の流路端が開口する円筒状端部に装着されるプレス成形金属製の流路端装着部材であって、前記円筒状端部が挿入される端部挿入口を有するとともに前記円筒状端部の外周面に圧接する円筒状弾性側壁と、前記円筒状弾性側壁の外端部を閉塞する外端壁とを有し、前記流路形成部材の内部の前記流路内の面に接触する部位を有しないキャップ状の前記流路端装着部材、
(A02)前記円筒状端部の外周面に弾性的に圧接する内径の縮小した内径縮小圧接部が設けられた前記円筒状弾性側壁、
(A03)前記円筒状端部の端面に当接して前記流路を密封する密封用当接部を有する前記外端壁、
(A04)前記円筒状端部の端面の外側縁よりも内側において前記端面から前記軸方向外方に突出するリング状シール面を有する前記円筒状端部に装着される前記流路端装着部材、(A05)前記リング状シール面から離れた位置で前記リング状シール面を被覆する外方膨出部を有する前記外端壁。
A flow path end mounting member for a flow path for transferring a high purity gas having the following requirements (A01) to (A05):
(A01) A channel-end mounting member made of press-molded metal that is mounted on a cylindrical end portion where a channel end of a channel-forming member in which a channel for transferring a high-purity gas is formed is opened, A cylindrical elastic side wall having an end insertion port into which the cylindrical end portion is inserted and pressed against an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion, and an outer end wall closing the outer end portion of the cylindrical elastic side wall Yes, and the flow path forming inside the passage end mounting member site cap-shaped without contacting the surface of the flow channel member,
(A02) The cylindrical elastic side wall provided with a reduced inner diameter reduced pressure contact portion that is elastically pressed against the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical end portion;
(A03) The outer end wall having a sealing contact portion that contacts the end surface of the cylindrical end portion and seals the flow path;
(A04) The flow path end mounting member mounted on the cylindrical end portion having a ring-shaped sealing surface protruding outward in the axial direction from the end surface inside the outer edge of the end surface of the cylindrical end portion, (A05) The outer end wall having an outward bulging portion that covers the ring-shaped seal surface at a position away from the ring-shaped seal surface.
次の要件(B01),(B02),(B05′),(B05a)を備えた高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材、
(B01)内部に断面円形の高純度ガス移送用の流路が形成された流路形成部材の前記流路の端部に装着されるプレス成形金属製の流路端装着部材であって、前記流路端部に挿入され且つ流路内周面に圧接する円筒状弾性側壁と、前記円筒状弾性側壁の内端部を閉塞する内端壁と、前記円筒状弾性側壁の外端部に形成された前記流路内に挿入されない外方突出部分とを有し、前記流路形成部材の内部の前記流路内の面に接触する部位を有しない前記流路端装着部材、
(B02)前記断面円形の流路の内周面に弾性的に圧接する外径の拡大した外径拡大圧接部が設けられた前記円筒状弾性側壁、
(B05′)前記流路形成部材の流路が開口する流路開口端面の外周縁、または、前記流路形成部材の流路が開口する端部外側の円筒外側面に当接して前記流路を密封する密封用当接部を有する前記外方突出部分、
(B05a)前記流路開口端面から離れて配置された前記外方突出部。
A channel end mounting member for a channel for transferring high-purity gas having the following requirements (B01), (B02), (B05 ′), (B05a),
(B01) A press-formed metal flow path end mounting member mounted on an end of the flow path forming member in which a flow path for high-purity gas transfer having a circular cross section is formed, A cylindrical elastic side wall inserted into the end of the flow path and pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the flow path, an inner end wall closing the inner end of the cylindrical elastic side wall, and formed at the outer end of the cylindrical elastic side wall been possess an outer projecting portion which is not inserted into the flow path, the flow path forming member within the flow path in the flow path end mounting member does not have a site in contact with the surface of,
(B02) The cylindrical elastic side wall provided with an enlarged outer diameter pressure contact portion having an enlarged outer diameter that is elastically pressed against an inner peripheral surface of the circular passage having a circular cross section,
(B05 ′) The flow path is in contact with the outer peripheral edge of the flow path opening end face where the flow path of the flow path forming member opens, or the cylindrical outer surface outside the end where the flow path of the flow path forming member opens. The outwardly projecting portion having a sealing contact portion for sealing,
(B05a) The outward projecting portion disposed away from the flow path opening end surface.
次の要件(C01)〜(C03),(C03a)を備えた高純度ガスを移送する流路用の流路端装着部材、
(C01)高純度ガス移送用の流路である内側流路が開口する内側流路開口端面の外側縁よりも内側において前記内側流路開口端面から突出するリング状シール面を有する内側流路形成部材を軸方向に移動可能に収容する外側流路形成部材の断面円形の外側流路の端部に装着されるプレス成形金属製の流路端装着部材であって、前記外側流路端部に挿入され且つ外側流路内周面に圧接する円筒状弾性側壁と、前記円筒状弾性側壁の内端部に設けた内端壁と、前記円筒状弾性側壁の外端部に設けた前記外側流路内に挿入されない外方突出部分とを有し、前記内側流路内の面に接触する部位を有しない前記流路端装着部材、
(C02)前記断面円形の外側流路の内周面に弾性的に圧接する外径の拡大した外径拡大圧接部を有する前記円筒状弾性側壁、
(C03)前記外側流路形成部材の流路が開口する流路開口端面に当接して前記外側流路を密封する外側流路密封用当接部を有する前記外方突出部分、
(C03a)前記リング状シール面から離れて配置された前記内端壁。
A flow path end mounting member for a flow path for transferring a high-purity gas having the following requirements (C01) to (C03), (C03a):
(C01) Inner flow path formation having a ring-shaped seal surface protruding from the inner flow path opening end face inside the outer edge of the inner flow path opening end face where the inner flow path that is a flow path for high purity gas is opened A press-molded metal channel end mounting member mounted on an end of an outer channel having a circular cross section of an outer channel forming member that accommodates the member so as to be movable in the axial direction. A cylindrical elastic side wall inserted and pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the outer flow path, an inner end wall provided at the inner end of the cylindrical elastic side wall, and the outer flow provided at the outer end of the cylindrical elastic side wall possess a not inserted outwardly projecting part in the road, the flow path end mounting member does not have a site in contact with a surface of the inner flow path,
(C02) The cylindrical elastic side wall having an enlarged outer diameter pressure contact portion having an enlarged outer diameter that is elastically pressed against an inner peripheral surface of the outer flow path having a circular cross section;
(C03) The outward projecting portion having an outer channel sealing contact portion that contacts the channel opening end surface where the channel of the outer channel forming member opens and seals the outer channel,
(C03a) The inner end wall disposed away from the ring-shaped sealing surface.
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