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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2003
Applicant:
Stefan Thurmaier, Bad Aibling, DE;
Inventor:
Stefan Thurmaier, Bad Aibling, DE;
Assignee:
Multitest elektronische Systeme GmbH, Rosenheim, DE;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01R031/02 ; G01R031/08 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
In a docking apparatus for coupling a first apparatus consisting of a handler or prober and a second apparatus consisting of a testing head for electronic components, at least one locking unit is provided having an axial insertion opening for inserting a locking pin. In the area of the insertion opening, a plurality of balls are arranged, between which the locking pin is insertable. Furthermore, a ball clamping sleeve is provided, which by means of an axial displacement causes a radial movement of the balls and therefore fixes the locking pin.