Patent ID: 6147485
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A universal test fixture assembly with a pin-connector backplane which accepts circuit packs of varying width and heights for testing, comprising:a test fixture body, said test fixture body having a first side section, a second side section and a back section connecting said first side section and said second side section and supporting the pin-connector backplane; anda top guide plate and a bottom guide plate, each including:a front end and a second end;a plurality of tracks running from said front end to said second end;a latching channel at said front end, said latching channel running perpendicular to said plurality of tracks, said latching channel being integrally formed with said plurality of tracks;said top guide plate being removably mountable between said first side section, said second side section and said back section at a upper end of said test fixture body; andsaid bottom guide plate being removably mounted between said first side section, said second side section and said back section at a lower end of said test fixture body,wherein said top guide plate and said bottom guide plate are in an opposing and matching relationship such that at least one circuit pack slidably engages one of said plurality of tracks in said top guide plate and a corresponding track in said bottom guide plate to accommodate circuit packs of varying widths and heights.