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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2012
Filed:
May. 21, 2010
Shen-chun LI, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Shou-kuo Hsu, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Hsien-chuan Liang, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Ying-tso Lai, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Shen-Chun Li, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Shou-Kuo Hsu, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Hsien-Chuan Liang, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Ying-Tso Lai, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Tu-Cheng, New Taipei, TW;
Abstract
An exemplary probe apparatus includes a fixture, a first probe assembly, a motor, a lead screw, two guide members, a second probe, and a reduction gear unit. The first probe assembly is fixedly attached to the fixture and includes a first probe. The motor has a drive shaft attached to the fixture. The lead screw is coupled to the fixture. The two guide members are attached to the fixture and parallel to the lead screw. The second probe assembly is moveably attached to the lead screw and the at least one guide member, and includes a second probe. The reduction gear unit is coupled to the drive shaft and the lead screw to transmit power from the motor to the second probe assembly through the lead screw. The second probe assembly is configured for moving the second probe towards or away from the first probe along the two guide members.