Patent ID: 9653230
Date: 2017-05-16
CPC Classifications: G01R,H01H,H01R,H05K

Claim:
1. A push plate for securing a package to a package holder test pad or printed circuit board, comprising: a window portion comprising an opening through the push plate configured to provide access to the package when the push plate is attached to the package holder test pad or printed circuit board; a frame portion surrounding the window portion; and springs attaching the frame portion to the window portion; wherein the springs are configured to flex to allow the window portion to flex within the frame portion to control the amount of torque applied to the package wherein the frame portion comprises openings capable of receiving a force adjustable fixture for securing the push plate to the package holder test pad or printed circuit board; and wherein the frame portion is configured to apply a downward force upon the package in a direction towards the package holder test pad or printed circuit board when the push plate is attached to the package holder test pad or printed circuit board.