公开(公告)号：WO2002101252A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：PCT/US2002/018383

申请日：2002-06-11

Applicant: TRIBOTEK, INC. ,  SUH, Nam, P. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew ,  BOWERS, Donald, D.

Inventor： SUH, Nam, P. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew ,  BOWERS, Donald, D.

IPC: F16C33/26

CPC classification number: F16C29/002 ,  E05D5/14 ,  F16C17/24 ,  F16C27/02 ,  F16C29/02 ,  F16C33/26

Abstract: A bearing (24, 86) adapted to support and allow controlled relative movement with an opposed bearing surface. The bearing is constructed to have a long life by incorporating a locally compliant surface that addresses many causes of friction and wear. The bearing (24, 86) includes a plurality of support members (28) extending from a base. Together, the plurality of support members (28) can support a load applied perpendicular to the base through an opposed bearing. Additionally, the plurality of support members (28) allow sliding contact between the opposed bearings. The support members (28) can move independently to accommodate irregularities located between the support member and the opposed bearing, such that plowing is reduced and wear to the bearings is minimized. Also, the support members (28) maintain the distance between the opposed bearing when any foreign particle or asperity causes one or more of the support members to flex independently on a localized basis.

Abstract translation: 一种轴承（24,86），其适于支撑和允许受控的相对运动与相对的支承表面。 该轴承构造为具有长寿命，通过结合局部兼容的表面，其解决许多摩擦和磨损的原因。 轴承（24,86）包括从基座延伸的多个支撑构件（28）。 多个支撑构件（28）一起可以支撑通过相对的轴承垂直于基座施加的载荷。 另外，多个支撑构件（28）允许相对的轴承之间的滑动接触。 支撑构件（28）可以独立地移动以适应位于支撑构件和相对的轴承之间的凹凸，使得犁减少并且使轴承的磨损最小化。 此外，当任何外来颗粒或粗糙度使得一个或多个支撑构件在局部基础上独立地弯曲时，支撑构件（28）保持相对的轴承之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：WO2003078855A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2002/038740

申请日：2002-12-05

Applicant: TRIBOTEK, INC. ,  SUH, Nam, P. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew

Inventor： SUH, Nam, P. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew

IPC: F16C33/26

CPC classification number: F16C29/002 ,  E05D5/14 ,  F16C17/24 ,  F16C27/02 ,  F16C29/02 ,  F16C33/26

Abstract: A bearing (24, 86) adapted to support and allow controlled relative movement with an opposed bearing surface. The bearing is constructed to have a long life by incorporating a surface that addresses many causes of friction and wear. The bearing (24, 86) includes a plurality of support members (28) extending from a base. Together, the plurality of support members (28) can support a load applied to the base through an opposed bearing surface. Additionally, the plurality of support members (28) allow sliding modes of motion between the opposed bearings. These support members (28) can move independently to accommodate irregularities located between the support member (28) and the opposed bearing, such that plowing is reduced and wear to the bearings is minimized. The support members (28) may also be configured to allow certain non-sliding modes of motion between opposed bearing surfaces while resisting other non-sliding modes of motion.

Abstract translation: 一种轴承（24,86），其适于支撑和允许受控的相对运动与相对的支承表面。 轴承构造成具有长寿命，通过结合表面，解决许多摩擦和磨损的原因。 轴承（24,86）包括从基座延伸的多个支撑构件（28）。 多个支撑构件（28）一起可以支撑通过相对的支承表面施加到基座的载荷。 另外，多个支撑构件（28）允许相对的轴承之间的滑动运动模式。 这些支撑构件（28）可以独立地移动以适应位于支撑构件（28）和相对的轴承之间的凹凸，使得犁减少并且轴承的磨损最小化。 支撑构件（28）还可以构造成允许在相对的支承表面之间的某些非滑动运动模式，同时抵抗其它非滑动运动模式。

公开(公告)号：WO2005008703A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：PCT/US2004/022205

申请日：2004-07-12

Applicant: TRIBOTEK, INC. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew ,  MORAN, James ,  SUH, Nam, P.

Inventor： SWEETLAND, Matthew ,  MORAN, James ,  SUH, Nam, P.

IPC: H01H1/06

CPC classification number: H01H1/38 ,  H01H1/06 ,  H01H2001/0005 ,  H01H2203/01

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to electrical switches that utilize conductors that are woven onto loading fibers and a mating conductor that has a contact mating surface. Each conductor has at least one contact point. The loading fibers are capable of delivering a contact force at each contact point of the conductors. Electrical connections are established between the contact points of conductors and the contact mating surface of the mating conductor when the conductor-loading fiber weave is engaged with the mating conductor and the electrical connections are terminated when the conductor-loading fiber waeve is disengaged from the mating conductor. In one embodiment, the portion of the contact mating surface of the mating conductor where arcing between the conductors and the mating is expected to occur is plated with a conductive arc-tolerant material, such as silver, for example. In another embodiments, the portions of the conductors where arcing is expected to occur are plated with a conductive arc-tolerant material. In an alternate embodiment, the conductors are made thicker where arcing between the conductors and the mating conductor is expected to occur. The contact mating surface of the mating conductor can include a non-conductive portion that assists in guiding the conductor-loading fiber weave when its being engaged and disengage from the mating conductor.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及利用编织到加载纤维上的导体和具有接触配合表面的配合导体的电开关。 每个导体至少有一个接触点。 装载纤维能够在导体的每个接触点处传递接触力。 当导体加载纤维编织与配合导体接合时，在导体的接触点和匹配导体的接触配合表面之间建立电连接，并且当导体加载纤维从配合部分脱离时，电连接终止 导体。 在一个实施例中，预期在导体和配合之间的电弧放电的匹配导体的接触配合表面的部分被镀覆有诸如银的导电电弧耐受材料。 在另一个实施例中，期望发生电弧的导体部分用导电电弧耐受材料镀覆。 在替代实施例中，导体被制成更厚，预期在导体和匹配导体之间产生电弧。 配合导体的接触匹配表面可以包括非导电部分，其在导体加载纤维编织被接合并与配合导体脱离时有助于引导导体加载纤维编织。

公开(公告)号：WO2003061073A3

公开(公告)日：2003-07-24

申请号：PCT/US2002/033191

申请日：2002-10-17

Applicant: TRIBOTEK, INC. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew ,  SUH, Nam, P.

Inventor： SWEETLAND, Matthew ,  SUH, Nam, P.

IPC: H01R13/18

Abstract: A multiple-contact woven connector including a weave arranged to provide a plurality of tensioned fibers and a conductor woven with the plurality of tensioned fibers so as to form a plurality of peaks and valleys along a length of the conductor. The conductor has a plurality of contact points positioned along the length of the conductor, such that when the conductor engages a conductor of a mating connector element, at least some of the plurality of contact points provide an electrical connection between the conductor of the multiple-contact woven connector and the conductor of the mating connector element. The tensioned fibers of the weave provide a predetermined contact force between the at least some of the plurality of contact points of the conductor of the multiple-contact woven connector and the conductor of the mating connector element.

公开(公告)号：WO2005009096A2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：PCT/US2004/022318

申请日：2004-07-09

Applicant: TRIBOTEK, INC. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew

Inventor： SWEETLAND, Matthew

IPC: H05K7/00

CPC classification number: H01R4/58 ,  H01R13/193 ,  H05K3/10 ,  H05K2201/0281 ,  H05K2201/029

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and devices that use a contact interface for establishing an electrical connection with an electrical component. In certain exemplary embodiments, the contact interface of a device includes at least one loading fiber and at least one conductor having at least one contact point. The conductor(s) is coupled to a loading fiber so that an electrical connection can be established between the contact point(s) of the conductor(s) and the electrical component when the device is engaged with the electrical component. In certain exemplary embodiments, a conductor is woven with, or wound around, a loading fiber. In some exemplar embodiments, the conductor is comprised of a shaped contact and a conductive lead. The present disclosure is also directed to methods and devices for testing the electrical integrity or functionality of an electrical component. In certain exemplary embodiments, the device includes a plurality of loading fibers, a plurality of conductors and a plurality of tensioning guides. Each conductor can be coupled to at least one loading fiber. The tensioning guides can be disposed on at least one side of each said conductor. In such embodiments, the electrical connections can be established between at least a portion of the plurality of conductors and the electrical component when the device is engaged with the electrical component. At least a portion of the plurality of loading fibers may come into contact with the plurality of tensioning guides when the device is engaged with the electrical component. In one exemplary embodiment, the device comprises a burn-in socket device. In another exemplary embodiment, the device comprises a test socket device.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及使用接触界面来建立与电气部件的电连接的方法和装置。 在某些示例性实施例中，装置的接触界面包括至少一个加载光纤和具有至少一个接触点的至少一个导体。 导体与加载光纤耦合，使得当设备与电气部件接合时，导体和（一个或多个）导电体的接触点与电气部件之间可以建立电连接。 在某些示例性实施例中，导体与加载纤维编织或缠绕在加载纤维上。 在一些示例性实施例中，导体由成形的接触件和导电引线组成。 本公开还涉及用于测试电气部件的电气完整性或功能性的方法和设备。 在某些示例性实施例中，该装置包括多个加载纤维，多个导体和多个张紧引导件。 每个导体可以耦合到至少一个加载光纤。 张紧引导件可以设置在每个所述导体的至少一侧上。 在这样的实施例中，当装置与电气部件接合时，可以在多个导体的至少一部分与电气部件之间建立电连接。 当装置与电气部件接合时，多根加载纤维中的至少一部分可以与多个张紧导向装置接触。 在一个示例性实施例中，该设备包括老化插座设备。 在另一个示例性实施例中，该设备包括测试插座设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2005001998A2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：PCT/US2004/019461

申请日：2004-06-18

Applicant: TRIBOTEK, INC. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew ,  MORAN, James

Inventor： SWEETLAND, Matthew ,  MORAN, James

IPC: H01R

CPC classification number: H01R13/33 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R13/052 ,  H01R13/111 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/2492

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multiple-contact woven power connectors that have at least a first set of loading fibers and at least a first set of conductors. When woven onto a set of loading fibers, the conductors define a space. The loading fibers are capable of delivering contact forces at the contact points of the conductors. The conductors can comprise a power circuit or a return circuit. The power connectors may also include tensioning springs that are capable of generating tensile loads within the loading fibers. The power connectors may further include mating conductors that can be coupled to the power/return circuits. When disposed within the first and second spaces, respectively, electrical connections between the conductors and the mating conductors can be established.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有至少第一组加载光纤和至少第一组导体的多触点编织电源连接器。 当编织到一组加载纤维上时，导体确定了一个空间。 加载纤维能够在导体的接触点处传递接触力。 导体可以包括电源电路或返回电路。 功率连接器还可以包括能够在加载纤维内产生拉伸载荷的张紧弹簧。 电力连接器可以进一步包括可以耦合到电力/返回电路的配合导体。 当分别布置在第一空间和第二空间内时，可以建立导体与配合导体之间的电连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2006093503A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-08

申请号：PCT/US2005/014078

申请日：2005-04-25

Applicant: TRIBOTEK, INC. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew

Inventor： SWEETLAND, Matthew

IPC: H01R13/193 ,  H01R13/631

CPC classification number: C09D5/34 ,  B05D3/067 ,  B05D7/546 ,  B05D7/576 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R13/22 ,  Y10S439/93 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49119 ,  Y10T29/49124 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/49162

Abstract: An electrical connector that has an array of conductors each having a contact point to make contact with a mating conductive surface. Upon engaging the contact points in a sliding manner with the mating surface, the conductors are displaced, which, in turn, tensions a loading fiber within the connector. Tensioning of the loading fiber provides a contact force between the contact points and the mating surface.

Abstract translation: 一种电连接器，其具有导体阵列，每个导体阵列具有接触点以与匹配的导电表面接触。 在接合点以与配合表面滑动的方式接合时，导体被移位，这又导致连接器内的加载纤维的张紧。 加载纤维的张紧提供接触点和配合表面之间的接触力。

公开(公告)号：WO2007011461A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：PCT/US2006/021324

申请日：2006-06-01

Applicant: TRIBOTEK, INC. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew

Inventor： SWEETLAND, Matthew

IPC: H01R13/33 ,  H01R13/187

CPC classification number: H01R13/33 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/193

Abstract: Electrical connectors are adapted to provide a reliable electrical connection to mating elements of a mating connector. The connector can have sockets that accept mating elements of the mating connector. Conductors of the connector are associated with each socket and make electrical contact with mating elements received therein. A loading band of the connector is tensioned to provide a contact force between the conductor and the mating element when the mating connector is in the socket. Electrical connectors constructed in this manner can provide increased current density and/or a more reliable connection between the conductors and the mating element.

Abstract translation: 电连接器适于提供与配合连接器的配合元件的可靠的电连接。 连接器可以具有接受配合连接器的配合元件的插座。 连接器的导体与每个插座相关联，并与接收在其中的配合元件电接触。 当匹配连接器在插座中时，连接器的装载带被张紧以在导体和配合元件之间提供接触力。 以这种方式构造的电连接器可以提供增加的电流密度和/或导体与配合元件之间更可靠的连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2006101731A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：PCT/US2006/008179

申请日：2006-03-08

Applicant: TRIBOTEK, INC. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew

Inventor： SWEETLAND, Matthew

IPC: H01R9/15 ,  H01R13/115 ,  H01R13/24

CPC classification number: H01R4/14 ,  H01R9/15 ,  H01R13/2492 ,  H01R13/6315 ,  H01R2201/20

Abstract: An electrical connector having one or more electrical contacts for providing an electrical connection to an inserted pin is provided. The electrical connector includes a spring made of electrically conductive material and a loading element attached to the spring and arranged to define an opening for pin insertion. The spring is physically arranged relative to the loading element to create a tension on the loading element. The electrical connector includes at least one conductive wire in electrical communication with the spring. The wire is wound around the spring and the loading element, providing multiple electrical contact points radially inward relative to a center of the opening to provide electrical contact to the inserted pin. When the pin is inserted into the opening, the loading element is tensioned such that the loading element generates a contact force at each contact point.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有一个或多个用于提供与插入的销的电连接的电触点的电连接器。 电连接器包括由导电材料制成的弹簧和附接到弹簧并被布置成限定用于销插入的开口的加载元件。 弹簧相对于加载元件物理地布置，以在加载元件上产生张力。 电连接器包括与弹簧电连通的至少一个导线。 线缠绕在弹簧和加载元件周围，相对于开口的中心径向向内提供多个电接触点，以向插入的销提供电接触。 当销插入开口中时，加载元件被拉紧，使得加载元件在每个接触点处产生接触力。

公开(公告)号：WO2006052540A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2005/039471

申请日：2005-11-01

Applicant: TRIBOTEK, INC. ,  SWEETLAND, Matthew ,  MORAN, James ,  WALLACE, Andrew

Inventor： SWEETLAND, Matthew ,  MORAN, James ,  WALLACE, Andrew

IPC: H01R13/24 ,  H01H1/06

CPC classification number: H01R13/2407 ,  H01R4/58 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H01R13/025 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/2492 ,  Y10S439/93 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49119 ,  Y10T29/49124 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/49162

Abstract: A contact connector is provided that has at least one loading fiber and a plurality of conductors. Each conductor may have at least one contact point. Each conductor may contact a single loading fiber, and each loading fiber may be capable of delivering a contact force at each contact point. In one example, the connector may be a power connector having a power circuit and a return circuit. In another example, the connector may be a data connector having at least one signal path.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有至少一个加载光纤和多个导体的接触连接器。 每个导体可以具有至少一个接触点。 每个导体可以接触单个加载纤维，并且每个加载纤维可以能够在每个接触点处传递接触力。 在一个示例中，连接器可以是具有电源电路和返回电路的电源连接器。 在另一示例中，连接器可以是具有至少一个信号路径的数据连接器。