Foldable IC Chip Programming Apparatus with Elastic Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current integrated circuit chip programming apparatuses face challenges in production complexity, high costs, and low yield due to the need for specific pins and additional forcing devices, particularly in foldable-type designs which require manual operation for cover opening and closing.
Innovation Solution
A foldable integrated circuit chip programming apparatus featuring a fixing device with a rotating cover and actuating device, utilizing a flexible device to provide recovery force for automatic operation, eliminating the need for specific pins and additional forcing devices, thus simplifying production and reducing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a foldable-type integrated circuit chip programming apparatus is used, then the need for specific pins is eliminated and yield is improved, but additional forcing devices are required for automatic operation which increases cost and complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is designed to automatically open and close through its own elastic deformation capabilities. When the chip is inserted, the cover elastically deforms to accommodate it and then automatically returns to its original state, eliminating the need for external forcing devices to operate the cover.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover utilizes elastic deformation (change in physical state) to achieve automatic opening and closing. The material properties of the cover allow it to temporarily deform under chip insertion force and then recover, providing self-operating functionality without additional mechanical forcing devices.
2Strength
If a pressing-type integrated circuit chip programming apparatus is used, then the chip can be firmly fixed, but specific long pins are required which are hard to produce and increase cost
Solution Approach 1:
The specific long pins used in pressing-type apparatuses are completely removed from the design. The chip fixing function is achieved through the cover's elastic deformation and contact structure, eliminating the need for specialized pins that are difficult to manufacture.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover serves multiple functions: it protects the chip, provides contact for programming, and achieves chip fixation through its elastic deformation. This multi-functional design replaces the need for separate specialized pins used in pressing-type apparatuses.
3Device complexity
If manual operation is used for cover opening and closing, then the apparatus structure is simple, but automation cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The cover operates automatically through self-service mechanisms. Its elastic properties enable it to respond autonomously to chip insertion, opening and closing itself without requiring manual intervention or complex automated forcing devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover transitions from a static structure to a dynamic one that can automatically change its state (open/close) in response to chip insertion. This dynamic behavior enables automation while keeping the overall structure relatively simple.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus simplifies production, enhances yield, and reduces costs by automating the programming process without requiring additional forcing devices, while maintaining efficient chip programming capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
the flexible device provides a recovery force to allow the actuating device to rotate relative to the supporting part to drive the cover to close the accommodation space of the supporting part
Data Source
AI summary
The integrated circuit chip programming apparatus comprises a fixing device, an actuating device and a flexible device. The fixing device comprises a supporting part and a cover. One end of the cover is coupled with one end of the supporting part and comprises an accommodation space for accommodating a chip therein. The cover selectively covers or uncovers the supporting part so as to close or expose the accommodation space. The flexible device is coupled between the fixing device and the actuating device. When a force is against the forced end, the actuating device is rotated to drive the cover to expose the accommodation space. When no force is against the forced end or the force against the forced end is stopped, the flexible device provides a recovery force to allow the actuating device to rotate to drive the cover to close the accommodation space of the supporting part.