Kabelanordnung mit Wirbelsäule für eine Instrumentensonde

Details

Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP3130928

Aktenzeichen

EP16183615

Anmeldetag

10. August 2016

Veröffentlichung

14. April 2021

Erteilung

14. April 2021

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

G01R1/067

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved cable assembly for connecting an electrical test and measurement probe to a device under test. One end of the probe is connected to a device under test ("DUT"), while the other end is connected to the instrument through one or more cables. To prevent mechanical stresses to the probe-DUT interface caused by the cables' resistance to bending and twisting, embodiments of the improved cable assembly use one or more pliable spines to hold the cable assembly in position after it has been bent or twisted. This provides a more secure connection to the DUT and prevents damage to the probe-DUT interface. Each spine is anchored to the tip of the probe, and may be further secured by an outer housing or additional anchors. A flexible boot may surround the cable assembly and/or outer housing, further protecting the cables from damage. Alternatively, one or more spines may be placed inside the boot.

Anmelder

Firma

Tektronix, Inc.

Land

🇺🇸 USA

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