US3661013A
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Semiconductor assembly
Assignee: ELECTRIC REGULATOR CORP
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Filing: 1969-12-23
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1989-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A semiconductor assembly comprises a semiconductor component, a body operatively connected to the semiconductor component, a force generating means operatively connected to the body and effective to force the body and the semiconductor into engagement, and means operatively connected to the force generating means and effective to vary its position. The variation in the position of the force generating means causes a variation in the engaging force between the body and the semiconductor component in the assembly. A force measuring means is operatively connected to the assembly and provides an indication of the exact force applied between components. The force measuring means is operatively connected to the force generating means, the latter being an elongated resilient member having raised end sections and a lowered central section in engagement with the body. The force measuring means is operatively connected to the raised end sections at one part and to the lowered central section at another part. The relative movement of these parts due to the change in position of the raised end sections is effective to provide a force indication on a readout gauge or the like. The change in position of the end sections is controlled by bolts which pass through the end sections and the body and are operatively connected to the semiconductor component. An insulating guide tube encloses each bolt and an insulating member partially supports each bolt head. The insulating members are effective to withstand the pressures generated by the adjustment of the bolts as well as electrically insulate the bolt heads.
Inventors
- 👤 Lance C Wilcox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:09
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/60; H10W40/611; H10W72/00; H10W40/625
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
291 words
In combination, a semiconductor assembly for operative use within a semiconductor circuit and a force measuring means for measuring operative forces within said semiconductor assembly comprising a semiconductor component, a body operatively engaging said semiconductor component, force generating means operatively connected to said body and effective to urge said body and said semiconductor component into engagement with a force which varies with the position of said force generating means, connecting means for operatively connecting said force generating means, said body and said semiconductor component together in operative relationship under pressure thereby to form said semiconductor assembly, said connecting means being adjustable to vary the position of said force generating means thereby to vary the force between said semiconductor component and said body, said force measuring means comprising means operatively connected to said force generating means and effective to measure the applied force of said force generating means in response to the shift in position of said force generating means, indicating means operatively connected to said force measuring means and effective to provide an indication of the applied force whereby the pressure under which said body is connected to said semiconductor component may be operatively measurably adjusted, said force generating means comprising an elongated resilient member having a first section in operative engagement with said body and having a movable end section spaced from said body, said force measuring means being operatively connected to and movable with said end section of said resilient member, said force measuring means comprising a first part engaged with said end section, a second part articulately connected to said first part and engaged with said first section, and indicating means operatively connected to said first and second parts and effective to detect and indicate their relative positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
291 words
In combination, a semiconductor assembly for operative use within a semiconductor circuit and a force measuring means for measuring operative forces within said semiconductor assembly comprising a semiconductor component, a body operatively engaging said semiconductor component, force generating means operatively connected to said body and effective to urge said body and said semiconductor component into engagement with a force which varies with the position of said force generating means, connecting means for operatively connecting said force generating means, said body and said semiconductor component together in operative relationship under pressure thereby to form said semiconductor assembly, said connecting means being adjustable to vary the position of said force generating means thereby to vary the force between said semiconductor component and said body, said force measuring means comprising means operatively connected to said force generating means and effective to measure the applied force of said force generating means in response to the shift in position of said force generating means, indicating means operatively connected to said force measuring means and effective to provide an indication of the applied force whereby the pressure under which said body is connected to said semiconductor component may be operatively measurably adjusted, said force generating means comprising an elongated resilient member having a first section in operative engagement with said body and having a movable end section spaced from said body, said force measuring means being operatively connected to and movable with said end section of said resilient member, said force measuring means comprising a first part engaged with said end section, a second part articulately connected to said first part and engaged with said first section, and indicating means operatively connected to said first and second parts and effective to detect and indicate their relative positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
In the combination of claim 1, a second body operatively engaging said semiconductor component, said semiconductor component being disposed between said first and second bodies and being retained therebetween by said connecting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said force generating means and said connecting means together comprise clamping means effective to clamp said body to said semiconductor component.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the combination of claim 3, second body operatively engaging said semiconductor component, said component being disposed between said first and second bodies and being clamped therebetween by said clamping means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination of claim 3, wherein said connecting means comprises bolt means operatively connected at one end to said force generating means and operatively connected at its other end to said semiconductor body whereby adjustment of said bolt means is effective to vary the position of said force generating means thereby to vary the clamping pressure under which said body is clamped to said semiconductor component.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
In the combination of claim 5, a second body operatively engaging said semiconductor component, said component being disposed between said first and second bodies and being clamped therebetween by said clamping means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of claim 6, in which said clamping means comprises a second force generating means operatively connected to said second body, said first and second bodies being clamped between said first and second force generating means respectively by said bolt means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |