Patent ID: 6776643
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A socket capable of removably holding various electronic elements comprising:a generally rectangular base having sidewalls; a plurality of contacts arranged in said base, each of said contacts having a pair of contact pieces which can approach and separate with respect to each other in a manner determined by a guide way, said guide way having a first direction being parallel with one of said sidewalls of said base; a contact moving member slidably supported on said base and having a plurality of contact displacing portions respectively located between said contact pieces of each contact; an operating member allowing said contact moving member to slide on said base in a manner determined by said guide way, said operating member being capable of moving with respect to said base; a guiding member having a package guide for supporting said electronic elements; and a swaying mechanism for swaying said guiding member in response to the movement of said operating member; wherein said guide way includes changes in direction.