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Method and apparatus for docking a test head with a peripheral

US9897628B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

inTEST Corporation · US

Inventors

Christopher L. West · Medford, US
Charles Paul Nappen · Marlton, US
Steven J. Crowell · Merchantville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 18, 2014
Grant date	Feb 20, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 5, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01R31/2887
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for docking a test head to a peripheral. A docking pin (150) is moved past a projection (803) in a catch (802). The docking pin is further moved until the catch rotates and the projection in the catch engages a notch or indentation (152, 156) in the docking pin. A piston (620) is moved on to the catch so that the catch is prevented from rotating. The piston is further moved so that the test head is docked to the peripheral.

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