Integrated chip clamp adjustment assembly and method

Details Integrated chip clamp adjustment assembly and method Integrated chip clamp adjustment assembly and method

2007-06-18

2008-12-30

Duverne, Jean F (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

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07470140

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is an apparatus that relates to a device useful in integrated chip (IC) testing apparatus. More particularly, the device is an adjustable clamp assembly which allows a variety of different sized IC's to be used with a single piece of test equipment. The clamp assembly includes a frame, a base and a plurality of clamps. Each clamp is movably connected to the base to allow movement in the x-y directions and each of the clamps includes an z-direction adjustment mechanism. Additionally, the device according to this invention also includes an adapter having opposed adapters which are designed for compatible mating with a mechanized handlers. In an exemplary embodiment, the adapter has a suspension system designed for quiet mechanized handling of the IC while being held by the clamp assembly.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3587385 (1971-06-01), Orend
patent: 3609838 (1971-10-01), Wiest
patent: 4209088 (1980-06-01), Siarto

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