Patent ID: 6326799
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A wireless assembly for communicating electrical signals between test equipment and a unit under test using probes having at a first end a spring-loaded head electrically connected to a test point on the unit under test, and having at a second end a fixed contact post, said wireless assembly comprising:a translator board having at least one conductive pad electrically connected to the test equipment;a guide plate attached to said translator board, said guide plate having a first through hole communicating with a bore;a contact receptacle provided in said bore and electrically contacting said at least one conductive pad, said contact receptacle being adapted to at least partially receive the contact post, and having at least one contact finger configured to swipe the contact post and maintain electrical connection therebetween; anda spring provided in said bore and urging said contact receptacle into electrical contact with said at least one conductive pad;wherein said contact receptacle is configured to allow travel of the contact post while maintaining electrical connection therebetween and without transmitting forces imparted to the probe to said translator board.