Patent ID: 6676429
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly for electrically connecting an electronic package with a circuit substrate, the electrical connector assembly comprising:a socket; and a fastening device comprising an insulative frame, a cam actuator pivotably mounted to a first side of the frame, and a clip pivotably mounted to an opposite second side of the frame; wherein the cam actuator comprises a driver, and a cam having a groove defined therein, and the clip comprises a post received in the groove of the cam, and when the cam is driven by the driver, the cam drives the post of the clip toward the frame, and the clip can move slightly toward an end of the first side of the frame; wherein a first supporting rack and a second supporting rack are arranged on the first side of the frame, and a slot is defined in the first side of the frame between the first and the second supporting racks; wherein a first lock and a second lock are arranged at respective opposite ends of the first side of the frame, for respectively locking the driver of the cam actuator before and after pivoting of the driver.