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US 5,030,869 AGranted
Device testing system with cable pivot
AssigneeinTEST Corporation
InventorsAlyn R. Holt, Robert E. Matthiessen
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Abstract
A device testing system of the type in which an electronic test head is mounted for pivotal movement about three orthogonal axes. Cables are connected between a test cabinet and the test head to carry electronic signals. The test head is directly mounted to, and the cable is introduced to the test head through, a split ring cable pivot.
Claims11
A device testing system for evaluating electronic devices comprising:
- a movable positioner;
- a semi-circular cable pivot housing including an inside radial surface defining a substantially circular passage and a lip on only one side of said housing so that said passage is partly closed on said one side and completely open on the opposite side;
- means for attaching said cable pivot housing to said positioner,
- a test head adapter ring having a first half and a second half;
- means for connecting said first half of said test head adapter ring to said second half of said test head adapter ring;
- means for rotatably positioning said test head adapter ring in said substantially circular passage of said cable pivot housing;
- a test head;
- means for attaching said test head to said test head adapter ring for pivotal movement of said test head;
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- a cable connected to said test head and passing through said test head adapter ring.
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