Patent ID: 6375484
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A socket for an electrical part, comprising:a socket body having a mount portion on which an electrical part is mounted; an operation member, with an operative portion, vertically movable with respect to the socket body; a conductive portion electrically connected to the electrical part through a contact to a terminal of the electrical part; and a latch that presses a peripheral edge portion of the electrical part mounted on the mount portion, and is urged by an urging force in one direction, the latch comprising a pressing portion pressing the peripheral edge portion of the electrical part against the mount portion when said latch is pivoted in a first direction, a displacement portion abutting against the electrical part to move the electrical part when said latch is pivoted in a second direction against the urging force, and a press portion to be pressed by the operative portion of the operation member when the operation member is moved downward so the latch is pivoted in said second direction.