US5647756A
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Integrated circuit test socket having toggle clamp lid
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1995-12-19
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Granted: 1997-07-15
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Expires: 2015-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A test socket for integrated circuits includes a lid having a pressure pad which may move independently of the lid. The pressure pad is operated by a lever creating a large mechanical advantage and is provided to apply a large normal force to an integrated circuit in the test socket after the lid is closed to ensure good electrical contact between the integrated circuit device and the contact pins of the test socket.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Dean Twigg
- 👤 Steven Dale Mitchem
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:11
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R1/00; G01R1/02; G01R1/04; G01R1/0408; G01R1/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An improved test socket for integrated circuits of the type including: a base; a platform supporting said integrated circuit; resilient contacts extending at least partially into said platform for electrical connection to said integrated circuit; and a lid pivotally connected to said base and including a latch for securing said lid relative to said base; the improvement comprising: a pressure pad forming a portion of said lid, said pressure pad being slidably moveable with respect to said lid; a lever pivotally attached to said lid and moveable between a closed position and an open position; and means connecting said lever and said pressure pad for forcing said pressure pad toward said base when said lid is closed and said lever is moved from said open position to said closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An improved test socket for integrated circuits of the type including: a base; a platform supporting said integrated circuit; resilient contacts extending at least partially into said platform for electrical connection to said integrated circuit; and a lid pivotally connected to said base and including a latch for securing said lid relative to said base; the improvement comprising: a pressure pad forming a portion of said lid, said pressure pad being slidably moveable with respect to said lid; a lever pivotally attached to said lid and moveable between a closed position and an open position; and means connecting said lever and said pressure pad for forcing said pressure pad toward said base when said lid is closed and said lever is moved from said open position to said closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A test socket according to claim 1 further including springs for biasing said pressure pad away from said base when said lid is in said closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A test socket according to claim 1 wherein said means connecting said lever and said pressure pad is at least one link pivotally connected to said lever and said pressure pad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A test socket according to claim 1 further including a latch for retaining said cover in contact with said integrated circuit.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-07-14 | 2001-01-13 | 2001-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-07-14 | 2005-01-13 | 2005-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-07-14 | 2009-01-13 | 2009-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |