Patent ID: 9172160
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: G01R,G06F,H01R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus to contact an integrated circuit, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of contact elements to provide electrical continuity between an integrated circuit and an electronic subassembly, wherein a contact element includes a spring element and a separate lead element that includes a substantially J-shaped portion, wherein the spring element is arranged to be substantially vertically slidable over at least a portion of the lead element in response to a force applied to the contact element; wherein the spring element includes a bend to form a substantially looped portion at a first end of the spring element and a gapped portion at a second end of the spring element, wherein the looped portion is arranged to engage a land contact of the integrated circuit; and wherein the gapped portion of the spring element is arranged to be substantially vertically slidable over at least a portion of the J-shaped portion of the lead element in response to a force applied at the looped portion of the spring element.