Patent ID: 6217361
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A socket for receiving an electronic package having an array of pins, the socket comprising:a base having an array of cavities, each cavity having a pin receiving area and a pin contacting area, the base having a top side with an outer frame disposed thereon surrounding the array of cavities, wherein at least one notch for receiving a tool is provided on the outer frame;electrical contacts mounted within the array of cavities; anda movable tray for holding the electronic package mounted within the outer frame, the tray having upright edges about a perimeter of an array of holes surrounding the electronic package, at least one of the upright edges being engageable by the tool such that the tray is movable between a first position and a second position wherein the first position provides alignment of each hole with the pin receiving area of a respective cavity and the second position provides alignment of each hole with the pin contacting area of the respective cavity.