Patent ID: 9466900
Filing Date: 2016-10-11
CPC Classification: H01R,H05K

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for electrically connecting a packaged integrated circuit to a circuit board, comprising: a first frame adapted to be mounted on the circuit board and having a first end; an insulating housing adapted to be mounted on the circuit board and positioned in the first frame, the insulating housing including plural electrical contacts to electrically interface with the packaged integrated circuit; a second frame having a first end pivotally coupled to the first end of the first frame, the second frame including two spaced-apart rail members and a cross member coupled to and between the rail members opposite the first end of the second frame, the rail members being operable to receive a carrier frame capable of holding the packaged integrated circuit, the second frame having at least one engagement member to engage a first portion of the insulating housing when the second frame is pivoted toward the insulating housing; and a third frame having a first end pivotally coupled to the first end of the first frame and being operable to apply force to the packaged integrated circuit.