Patent ID: 6554633
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A ZIF socket connector adapted for electrically connecting with an electronic package having a plurality of pins, comprising:a base defining a plurality of openings extending therethrough; an actuator; a cover being assembled to the base for receiving thereon an electronic package having a plurality of pins and being actuated by the actuator to be movable with respect to the base; and a plurality of electrical contacts being received in the openings of the base, each electrical contact comprising a base portion retained to the opening of the base, a solder portion extending from a first end of the base portion, and a contacting portion including a pair of arms, each arm comprising a descending section extending downwardly from a second end of the base portion opposite to the first end, a horizontal section extending forwardly from the descending section, and a resilient section extending upwardly from the horizontal section, the resilient sections of the arms of each electrical contact pressing therebetween and electrically connecting with one of the pins of the electronic package, wherein the solder portion is rectangular and and is perpendicular to the base portion, wherein the base portion of each electrical contact is formed with a plurality of barbs to engage with the opening of the base, and wherein the horizontal section extends parallelly and above the solder portion.