Contact structure and production method thereof and probe contact assembly using same
US6608385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/4015
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A contact structure for establishing electrical connection with contact targets. The contact structure is formed of a contactor carrier and a plurality of contactors. The contactor has an upper end oriented in a vertical direction, a straight beam portion oriented in a direction opposite to the upper end and having a lower end which functions as a contact point for electrical connection with a contact target, a return portion returned from the lower end and running in parallel with the straight beam portion to create a predetermined gap therebetween, a diagonal beam portion provided between the upper end and the straight beam portion to function as a spring.
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