Patent ID: 6608385
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: G01R,H01L,H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A contact structure for establishing electrical connection with contact targets, comprising:a plurality of contactors made of conductive material where each of the contactors is comprised of an upper end oriented in a vertical direction, a straight beam portion oriented in a direction opposite to the upper end and having a lower end which functions as a contact point for electrical connection with a contact target, a return portion returned from the lower end and running in parallel with the straight beam portion to create a predetermined gap therebetween, a diagonal beam portion provided between the upper end and the straight beam portion to function as a spring; and a contactor carrier having an upper surface and a lower surface for mounting said plurality of contactors; wherein said upper end of each contactor is projected from said upper surface of said contactor carrier and said lower end of each contactor is projected from said lower surface of said contactor carrier.