Patent ID: 7592822
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A probing adapter for a signal acquisition probe comprising: a support member; and a probing tip assembly having first and second probing arms, a mounting hub, removable probing tip substrates, and a probing tip positioning member with each of the first and second probing arms having a first aperture disposed at one end receiving elastomeric member and an elongate second aperture formed along the probing arm; the mounting hub having first and second sets of protrusion extending from opposing surfaces of a flat member with the first set of protrusions having a bore extending there through with the first and second probing arms disposed on the first set of protrusions on either side of the flat member via the first apertures, and the second set of protrusions of the mounting hub disposed in the elongate second apertures of the first and second probing arms forming a pivot point for the first and second probing arms of the probing tip assembly; the removable probing tip substrates having a probing tip at one end electrically coupled via a electrical signal conductor to an electrical connector at the other end with each removable probing tip substrate disposed on one of the first and second probing arms; and the probing tip positioning member mounted to the first and second probing arms for varying the distance between the probing tips on the removable probing tip substrates; the probing tip assembly mounted to the support member using the first protrusions of the mounting hub to form a rotational and selectively locked joint allowing the second set of protrusions of the mounting hub to function as pivot point for the first and second probing arms.