Patent · US Expired

Socket

US5320551A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 28, 1992
Grant dateJun 14, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R1/0433
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A socket with a base and a reciprocating cover for use in the burn-in test of an electrical part which is characterized in that during the time from immediately before mounting of the electrical part to the completion of mounting thereof, the electrical part is moved in such a manner that a terminal lead of the electrical part will come in contact and wipe a contact element of the socket so that any oxide film on the surface of the contact element of socket is removed. Also, a latch can be provided for holding the socket in desired mounting position during the above described wiping and contacting procedure.

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