Self-aligning interface apparatus for use in testing electrical
US6344736B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interface apparatus having a plurality of self-aligning coaxial connectors for substantially simultaneous interconnection with a plurality of connectors on a unit under test includes a base member, a first interface and a second interface. The first and second interfaces are spaced apart to receive the unit under test. At least one of the first and second interfaces is slidably movable on the base member for movement into engagement with the unit under test that is positioned between the interfaces. At least one of the first and second interfaces has a plurality of self-aligning coaxial connectors that are positioned to interconnect with the plurality of connectors on the unit under test. An urging means is provided for moving the interfaces so that the self-aligning coaxial connectors are moved into mating engagement with the plurality of connectors on the unit under test that is positioned between the interfaces. The self-aligning connectors are provided with cables that are configured to be connected to an analyzer or test unit and a supply for testing the unit under test.
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