Patent ID: 8052453
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A socket connector comprising: an insulative housing; a plurality of contacts received in the insulative housing; a stiffener attaching to periphery of the insulative housing; a load plate pivotally mounted to one side of the stiffener and capable of moving towards the insulative housing between an original, open position and a final, closed position; a load lever pivotally mounted on the opposite side of the stiffener relative to the load plate, the load lever comprising a fixing part, an actuating part perpendicular to the fixing part, and an operating part formed at the distal end of the actuating part; and a sheath piece attached to the operating part of the load lever; wherein the sheath piece forms a main portion and a plurality of latches extending downwardly from the lower edge of the main portion, and the latches lock with the operating part.