Reusable vibration resistant integrated circuit mounting socket

Patent · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:870046

Evans, Craig N ^[1]

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1. Irwin, PA

This invention discloses a novel form of socket for integrated circuits to be mounted on printed circuit boards. The socket uses a novel contact which is fabricated out of a bimetallic strip with a shape which makes the end of the strip move laterally as temperature changes. The end of the strip forms a barb which digs into an integrated circuit lead at normal temperatures and holds it firmly in the contact, preventing loosening and open circuits from vibration. By cooling the contact containing the bimetallic strip the barb end can be made to release so that the integrated circuit lead can be removed from the socket without damage either to the lead or to the socket components.

• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5445532
• OSTI ID: 870046
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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vibration
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integrated
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cooling
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temperature change
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printed circuit
circuit boards
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metallic strip
normal temperature
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