Adapter Holder Structure for Multi-Size Probe Testing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional probe devices face challenges in accommodating adapters of different sizes and models, leading to increased labor, equipment, and testing time due to the need for specific adapters for electrical detection work.

Innovation Solution

The adapter holder system, comprising strip-shaped bodies with notches and clamping planes, securely holds adapters through detachable coupling and clamping mechanisms, allowing for efficient alignment and connection of adapters of varying sizes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If specific adapters are used for different working modules, then electrical detection work can be performed, but labor costs, equipment costs and testing time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadapter compatibilityVSAvoidtesting efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The adapter holder is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple adapter specifications through adjustable clamping mechanisms. The holder body includes movable clamping blocks that can be positioned to match different adapter sizes, allowing a single holder to perform the function of multiple specialized holders, thereby improving testing efficiency while maintaining adapter compatibility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple adapter specifications are supported, then versatility improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadapter specification supportVSAvoidholder structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The adapter holder employs dynamic clamping blocks that can move along guide rails within the holder body. This dynamic structure allows the clamping blocks to be repositioned to accommodate different adapter specifications without requiring multiple fixed-structure holders. The movable components simplify the overall device complexity while maintaining the ability to support multiple adapter types

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If adapters are securely held, then detection reliability improves, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadapter holding stabilityVSAvoidholder manufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The adapter holder is segmented into modular components including the holder body, multiple independent clamping blocks, and guide rails. Each clamping block can be manufactured separately and then assembled into the holder body, simplifying the manufacturing process. The segmentation allows for precise machining of each component to ensure secure adapter holding while reducing overall manufacturing complexity through standardized parts

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12607650B2Testing device and its adapter holder
Publication Date: 2026.04.21 CHROMA ATE INC
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  • US12607650B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An adapter bracket includes a holder and a fixing element. The holder includes a first strip-shaped body and a second strip-shaped body. The first strip-shaped body is formed with a plurality of first notches linearly arranged on a first coupling surface of the first strip-shaped body. The second strip-shaped body is formed with a plurality of second notches linearly arranged on a second coupling surface of the second strip-shaped body. The fixing element detachably couples the first strip-shaped body and the second strip-shaped body together, so that the first coupling surface and the second coupling surface are in contact with each other, and the first notches and the second notches are jointly combined into a plurality of fastening holes arranged linearly, and each of the fastening holes can hold an object therein.