US 2009/0267631 A1 · Large Component Thermal Head Adapter

Abstract

A thermal head adapter for testing a device under test is provided that can accommodate a large device and will improve the airflow through the thermal head to the device under test and out into the shroud. The thermal head adapter comprises a first section with a first perimeter and a second section with a second perimeter. The shroud is sealed onto an upper surface of first section, and the base of the second section attaches to a printed board. The perimeter of the first section is greater than the perimeter of the second section. The upper surface of the first section may comprise ridges that effectively form a moat-like structure to capture fallen condensation from the shroud walls. A drain may take the liquid within the boundary of the ridges to a desired location outside of the thermal head adapter.

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Dependent claims

An adapter for a thermal head, the adapter comprising:

a first section having upper and lower planar surfaces, wherein a thermal head can be secured onto and removed from the upper planar surface;
and
a second section having a base and at least one upstanding outer wall;
wherein the first section has a larger perimeter than the second section and wherein a cavity runs through both the first section and the second section.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Large Component Thermal Head Adapter

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Large Component Thermal Head Adapter

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Abstract

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