Patent ID: 7696770
Filing Date: 2010-04-13
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A self-centering nest for testing of microprocessor chip modules comprising: a base; first and second slideable jaws disposed on the base diagonally opposite each other; a jaw pin disposed in each jaw, the jaw pin receivable in a carrier such that when the jaw pins are received in the carrier the first jaw and second jaw are in an open position; a transfer mechanism in operable communication with the self-centering nest for urging a microprocessor chip module from the carrier into the self-centering nest; a plurality of springs, each spring having a first end connected to the first slideable jaw and a second end connected to the second slideable jaw, the springs causing the jaws to move toward each other capturing and centering the microprocessor chip module when the jaws are pulled away from the carrier releasing the jaw pins.