Patent · US Expired

Docking apparatus

US6870362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

11Claims

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Assignee

Multitest Elektronische Systeme GmbH · DE

Inventor

Stefan Thurmaier · Bad Aibling, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 11, 2003
Grant date	Mar 22, 2005
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 27, 2023

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01R31/2851
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a docking apparatus for coupling a first apparatus consisting of a handler or prober and a second apparatus consisting of a testing head for electronic components, at least one locking unit is provided having an axial insertion opening for inserting a locking pin. In the area of the insertion opening, a plurality of balls are arranged, between which the locking pin is insertable. Furthermore, a ball clamping sleeve is provided, which by means of an axial displacement causes a radial movement of the balls and therefore fixes the locking pin.

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