Probe cartridge assembly and multi-probe assembly

A multi-probe assembly comprising a mounting plate having a plurality of mounting holes and a plurality of probe cartridge assemblies mounted in a corresponding one of said plurality of mounting holes, wherein at least one probe cartridge assembly of said probe cartridge assemblies comprises:

• a mounting member having an internal cavity and an opening extending through said mounting member;
• a probe insulator having an internal cavity and an opening extending through said probe insulator, said probe insulator being positioned such that a first portion of said probe insulator is within said internal cavity of said mounting member and a second portion of said probe insulator extends through said opening of said mounting member;
• a probe having a tip and an internal cavity, said internal cavity having an inclined surface, said probe being positioned such that a first portion of said probe is within said internal cavity of said probe insulator and said tip extends through said opening of said probe insulator;
• a ferrule having an outer inclined surface and an internal cavity, said ferrule being positioned such that said ferrule is within said internal cavity of said probe insulator, and such that said outer inclined surface of said ferrule contacts said inclined surface of said internal cavity of said probe;
• a lead insulator having a through-hole, said lead insulator being positioned such that a portion of said lead insulator is within said internal cavity of said probe insulator and abuts said ferrule;
• a retaining member having a through-hole, said retaining member being positioned such that said retaining member abuts said lead insulator and such that a portion of said retaining member is within said internal cavity of said mounting member and said retaining member is adjustably mated with said mounting member;
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• a wire with an electrical lead, said wire extending through said through-hole of said retaining member and extending through said through-hole of said lead insulator, said electrical lead of said wire extending within said internal cavity of said ferrule wherein said electrical lead is electrically connected to said ferrule.

A probe cartridge assembly comprising:

• a mounting member having an internal cavity and an opening extending through said mounting member;
• a probe insulator having an internal cavity and an opening extending through said probe insulator, said probe insulator being seated within said internal cavity of said mounting member;
• a probe having a tip and an internal cavity, said internal cavity having an inclined surface, said probe being seated within said internal cavity of said probe insulator with said tip extending through said opening of said probe insulator and said opening of said mounting member;
• a ferrule having an outer inclined surface and an internal cavity, said ferrule being positioned within said internal cavity of said probe insulator such that said outer inclined surface of said ferrule contacts said inclined surface of said internal cavity of said probe;
• a lead insulator having a portion positioned within said internal cavity of said probe such that said ferrule is sandwiched between said probe and said lead insulator;
• a retaining member adjustably mated with said mounting member, said retaining member being positioned such that said retaining member abuts said lead insulator and retains said probe insulator, said probe, said ferrule, and said lead insulator within said internal cavity of said mounting member;
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• a wire with an electrical lead electrically connected to said ferrule.