Breakaway test probe actuator used in a probing apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5598104
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08322813

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A probe positioning apparatus for use in a probe testing system is disclosed. The probe positioning apparatus includes a probe tip, a probe actuator connected to the probe tip, a probe plate coupled to the probe actuator and a magnetic probe plate clamp that magnetically couples the probe plate. The magnetic coupling forms a slip plane that provides collision compliance for the probe positioning apparatus. One embodiment of the magnetic probe clamp uses a set of shoulder screws to provide quick attachment and release of the probe plate from the probe clamp. A second embodiment uses a magnetic shunt to disable the magnetic connection of the clamp from the probe plate.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Boyette, Jr James E Delray Beach, FL 6 62

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