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Contact structure and production method thereof and probe contact assembly using same

US6676438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2001
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K3/4015
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A contact structure for establishing electrical connection with contact targets has a unique mounting mechanism for easy assembly. The contact structure is formed of a contactor carrier and a plurality of contactors. The contactor carrier includes a sliding layer for locking the contactors on the contactor carrier. The contactor has an upper end having a cut-out to engage with the sliding layer, a lower end oriented in a direction opposite to the upper end and functions as a contact point for electrical connection with a contact target, and a diagonal beam portion provided between the upper end and the lower end to function as a spring.

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