Holding device for holding an electronic component

Abstract

A holding device includes a seat, a deformable member, an electrical connector, and a force-imparting member. The seat defines an accommodating space therein, and serves to hold an electronic module that extends into the accommodating space. The deformable member is disposed in the accommodating space. The electrical connector has a first end attached to the deformable member, and a second end coupled to the testing apparatus. The force-imparting member is connected to the seat, and is operable so as to deform elastically the deformable member to a contact position, where the first end of the electrical connector is in contact with electrical contacts of the electronic module, thereby permitting the testing apparatus to perform tests on the electronic module.

1 . A holding device for a testing apparatus, comprising: 
 a seat defining an accommodating space therein, and adapted to hold an electronic module that extends into said accommodating space in said seat and that is to be tested by the testing apparatus;    a deformable member disposed in said accommodating space in said seat;    an electrical connector having a first end attached to said deformable member, and a second end adapted to be coupled to the testing apparatus; and    a force-imparting member connected to said seat, and operable so as to impart a pushing force on said deformable member such that said deformable member deforms elastically to a contact position, where said first end of said electrical connector is in contact with electrical contacts of the electronic module when the electronic module is held by said seat and extends into said accommodating space in said seat, thereby permitting the testing apparatus to perform tests on the electronic module.    
   
   
       2 . The holding device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said seat includes a pair of jaws adapted to secure the electronic module therebetween.  
   
   
       3 . The holding device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said force-imparting member is a pneumatic driving unit for elastically deforming said deformable member by blowing, said pneumatic driving unit including a nozzle that is in fluid communication with said accommodating space in said seat, and a pneumatic controller that is connected to said nozzle.  
   
   
       4 . The holding device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said force-imparting member is further operable so as to impart a pulling force on said deformable member such that said deformable member deforms elastically to a non-contact position, where said first end of said electrical connector is not in contact with the electrical contacts of the electronic module.  
   
   
       5 . The holding device as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein said force-imparting member is a pneumatic driving unit for elastically deforming said deformable member by suction, said pneumatic driving unit including a nozzle that is in fluid communication with said accommodating space in said seat, and a pneumatic controller that is connected to said nozzle.