Patent ID: 9425529
Filing Date: 2016-08-23
CPC Classification: G01R,H01R

Claim Text:
1. A socket for electrically coupling an integrated circuit (IC) to a board so that a signal may be transmitted thereto, comprising: a platform for receiving the integrated circuit thereon; a plurality of two-piece connector assemblies, each connector assembly comprising a mount and an associated link pivotable about the mount; each mount retained in the platform and comprising a curved cavity on a lateral side opposite an associated link member; each link member including an arcuate contact surface on an upper side and extending above the platform, said link adapted for rolling contact with the integrated circuit, and a rocker arm with a rounded end seated in the curved cavity of the mount; an elongate elastomer seated below the plurality of link members having a first stage compression response and a second stage compression response; wherein contact between the integrated circuit and the platform pivots the link against a biasing of the elongate elastomer through the first stage compression response to the second stage compression response, wherein the first and second stage compression responses are established by a hole in the elongate elastomer.