Cory R Kostuchowski

US Patent:

20070029811, Feb 8, 2007

Filed:

Jul 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/483416

Inventors:

Cory Kostuchowski - Stacy MN, US
Dennis Shell - Webster MN, US
Brian Warwick - Ben Lomond CA, US

International Classification:

E05C 19/10

US Classification:

292095000

Abstract:

An actuator device applies force to an integrated circuit package to enable temporary contact between a plurality of contacts on the integrated circuit package and to a set of test contacts carried on a contactor mounted on a circuit board. A cover is hinged at one side, and rotates to position that allows an actuator element to apply force through a lead backer to the integrated circuit package or its leads, pressing the integrated circuit contacts against the test contacts. A latch opposite to the hinge holds the cover in the closed position. An interlock mechanism may be provided to prevent operating the latch unless the actuator element has withdrawn the lead backer from the integrated circuit or its leads, thereby preventing damage to components.