Patent ID: 6371785
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A ZIF socket comprising:an insulating base receiving a plurality of contacts therein; a cover slidably mounted to the base along a front-to-back direction and defining a side wall, the side wall having a supporting piece, a restriction portion projecting from the supporting piece, a channel being defined between the side wall and the restriction portion of the supporting piece; a lever mechanism having a manual lever and a cam shaft connected to the manual lever, said manual level being rotatable about the cam shaft, the manual lever defining a recess engaging with the restriction portion of the cover to prevent the manual lever from moving along a lateral direction perpendicular to said front-to-back direction, when said manual lever is in a horizontal position; and a projection defined outside the side wall and a cutout defined in the manual lever for engaging with the projection so as to support and retain the manual lever in a closed state; wherein a width of the restriction portion is smaller than that of the recess; wherein the manual level is seated upon the supporting piece when said manual level is in the horizontal position.