Patent ID: 6106318
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A memory module socket mounted to a circuit board comprising:a housing having a mating face and a soldering face, an insertion slot being defined inside the mating face for receiving an edge of a memory module, and a plurality of contact passageways in communication with the slot;a plurality of contacts received in the contact passageways;a latch defined at one side of the housing and having a lock portion extending from one side of the housing, the lock portion comprising a resilient piece, an engaging member, a separate resilient plate and a first slot, the engaging member engaging an edge of the memory module, the resilient plate being attached to the lock portion; anda separate engaging portion comprising a front plate, a back plate, a slanting piece connecting the front and back plates, the back plate securely engaged in the first slot, and a first block and a second block extending from the front plate on opposite sides of the resilient plate to form a second slot to regulate a movement of the resilient plate of the lock portion.