Patent ID: 7619430
Filing Date: 2009-11-17
Classification: G01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A probe assembly for use in electrical testing of an object, the probe assembly comprising: a plurality of probes; a probe supporter body elongated in a first direction and comprising a first side surface, a second side surface, a first facing surface and a second facing surface, wherein the first and second facing surfaces are configured to face a testing object, wherein the first and second facing surfaces are substantially nonparallel to each other; a plurality of first slots formed on the first side surface and the first facing surface, wherein each first slot is configured to receive a portion of one of the plurality of probes; a plurality of second slots formed on the second side surface and the second facing surface, wherein each second slot is configured to receive a portion of one of the plurality of probes; and a channel generally extending in the first direction and disposed between the first facing surface and the second facing surface, wherein a first one of the plurality of probes is engaged with one of the plurality of first slots, wherein the first probe comprises a projection projecting into the channel and further configured to limit the first probe's movement in a direction perpendicular to the first side surface.