Patent ID: 6369592
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A probe for testing or monitoring features on a circuitized feature comprising:a housing movably positioned in a first direction and a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in a horizontal plane on a circuitized surface, the housing having a hollow interior portion; a holder having a notch, the holder being positioned on an exterior of the housing; a probe extending outward from the housing and being coupled to the holder in the notch, the probe movable in a substantially vertical direction in order to contact the circuitized feature when in a lowered position; opposing probe guards extending from the housing and positioned on opposing sides of the probe, the probe extending beyond the opposing outward extending probe guards; opposing cantilever springs positioned within the interior portion of the housing and connecting to the probe, the opposing cantilever springs vertically biasing the probe in the lowered position and returning the probe to an original position; a spacer positioned between the opposing cantilever springs; and a push button contacting an upper cantilever spring of the opposing cantilever springs, the push button being biased in a first position by the upper cantilever spring and capable of forcing the opposing cantilever springs in a direction which moves the probe in the vertical position.