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A semi-conductor chip tray and associated retainer and method of use. The tray is provided with a plurality of side notches and tabs which are configured to admit and engage a plurality of posts and flanges, respectively, which extend from the retainer. The tray and retainer are attached to each oth

A semi-conductor chip tray and associated retainer and method of use. The tray is provided with a plurality of side notches and tabs which are configured to admit and engage a plurality of posts and flanges, respectively, which extend from the retainer. The tray and retainer are attached to each other by setting the retainer on top of the tray in a linearly offset manner wherein the posts of the retainer extend into the corresponding side notches of the tray. The retainer is then aligned with the tray in a relative sliding motion. During alignment, the flanges of the retainer engage the tabs of the tray to secure the retainer to the tray. The tabs of the tray are provided with recesses which are configured to snugly receive projections which extend from the flanges of the retainer, thus allowing the retainer to be locked in a predetermined position as the retainer and lid are aligned. This locking feature facilitates alignment and prevents inadvertent or accidental displacement between the retainer and the tray.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A semi-conductor chip carrier for processing and transporting a plurality of semi-conductor chips, the carrier comprising:a. a tray, the tray having a first peripheral frame and a chip support surface, the first peripheral frame having a plurality of notches and a plurality of tabs

[ We claim:] [1.] A semi-conductor chip carrier for processing and transporting a plurality of semi-conductor chips, the carrier comprising:a. a tray, the tray having a first peripheral frame and a chip support surface, the first peripheral frame having a plurality of notches and a plurality of tabs; and,b. a cover, the cover having a second peripheral frame and a chip retaining surface, the second peripheral frame having a plurality of orthogonally extending posts configured to project into the notches of the first peripheral frame for constrained linear motion, the posts including a plurality of flanges;wherein placement of the cover onto the tray and aligning the first and second peripheral frames with respect to each other brings the plurality of flanges into locking engagement with the plurality of tabs thereby removably attaching the cover to the tray.