Abstract: A spring fixture (1) is provided for quickly installing or uninstalling a coil spring (36) in or from an electrical connector (3). The fixture includes an operation member (11) having a generally cylindrical handle (12) at an end thereof and an action member (16) assembled on an opposite end of the operation member by a screw cap (18). The action member defines a recess (1620) thereby forming a semi-circular bottom wall (1622) and a semi-circular inner wall (1624). During installing or removing the spring, the spring is received in the recess and surrounded by the inner wall. A method of using the fixture to install and remove the spring is also provided.

Abstract: A connector assembly (10) includes a test connector (14) for testing of an IC package (40), an actuation system (12) mounted on the test connector, and a supporting member (16) engaged with the actuation system. The supporting member includes a frame (162) and a plurality of columns (160) for supporting the frame. The frame defines an opening (1620) in a center thereof, a pair of opposite channels (1622), and two receiving holes (1623). The actuation system includes a pair of first cams (120) received in the corresponding channels of the frame, a pair of spindles (126) received in the corresponding receiving holes of the frame, an actuation lever (124) connected between the first cams, and a pair of second cams (122) integrally connected to the spindles. The actuation system can exert a continuous force on the test connector, thereby the testing of the IC package is effective.

Abstract: A connector assembly (10) includes a test connector (14) for testing of an IC package (40), an actuation system (12) mounted on the test connector, and a supporting member (16) engaged with the actuation system. The supporting member includes a frame (162) and a plurality of columns (160) for supporting the frame. The frame defines an opening (1620) in a center thereof, a pair of opposite channels (1622), and two receiving holes (1623). The actuation system includes a pair of first cams (120) received in the corresponding channels of the frame, a pair of spindles (126) received in the corresponding receiving holes of the frame, an actuation lever (124) connected between the first cams, and a pair of second cams (122) integrally connected to the spindles. The actuation system can exert a continuous force on the test connector, thereby the testing of the IC package is effective.

Abstract: A spring fixture (1) is provided for quickly installing or uninstalling a coil spring (36) in or from an electrical connector (3). The fixture includes an operation member (11) having a generally cylindrical handle (12) at an end thereof and an action member (16) assembled on an opposite end of the operation member by a screw cap (18). The action member defines a recess (1620) thereby forming a semi-circular bottom wall (1622) and a semi-circular inner wall (1624). During installing or removing the spring, the spring is received in the recess and surrounded by the inner wall. A method of using the fixture to install and remove the spring is also provided.