Measuring and testing – Probe or probe mounting
Patent
1997-04-30
1998-10-13
Raevis, Robert
Measuring and testing
Probe or probe mounting
G01D 2100
Patent
active
058214402
ABSTRACT:
A cable tray assembly for a manipulator within a testing device. A manipulator including cables is used for manipulating a testing head for testing semiconductor devices. The cable trays of the present invention are mounted within the manipulator within a cable housing and are mounted on respective rails allowing them to move longitudinally in and out with respect to the cable housing. The cable trays receive and support the cables that run from a frame of a tester system to the testing head. As the manipulator is moved to position the testing head, this causes the cables to move. In response, the cable trays independently move with the movement of the cables so as to allow for a full range of motion of the manipulator while simultaneously relieving compression and tension within the cables which reduces long term cable damage. The cable trays have a greater height with respect to their width so that the cables can more readily flex about an axis parallel to the cable tray height. The cable trays also contain a contoured flange at the bottom of each cable tray to prevent cable chafing. Further, the ends of the cable trays are tapered in length at different angles to maximize cable support while reducing cable tension during flexing. In one instance, three cable trays are used. As the cables are flexed in a direction toward a one cable tray, it moves inward to relieve cable compression as another cable tray on an opposite side moves outward to relieve cable tension.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5450766 (1995-09-01), Holt
Baker David A.
Khater Nabil
Credence Systems Corporation
Raevis Robert
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