Patent ID: 6981882

Claim:
An adapter apparatus for use with a packaged device having a plurality of contact elements disposed on a surface thereof, the adapter apparatus comprising: an adapter body defining a socket cavity configured to receive a packaged device such that the plurality of contact elements of the packaged device are at least aligned with arranged conductive elements corresponding thereto, and further wherein the adapter body comprises a threaded opening; and a torque limiting assembly for use in applying a force upon a packaged device received in the socket cavity of the adapter body, wherein the torque limiting assembly comprises: a shaft; a threaded interface member comprising a threaded portion configured to mate with the threaded opening of the adapter body; one or more engagement elements; and a torque control apparatus coupled to the threaded interface member, the torque control apparatus comprising a compressible element operatively connected to the one or more engagement elements in a first state to selectively engage the threaded interface member and the shaft and operatively connected to the one or more engagement elements in a second state to allow movement between the threaded interface member and the shaft.