Patent ID: 7371100
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A fastening structure, for fixing space an space IC package to a circuit board, the fastening structure comprising: a retention frame comprising first and second opposite sides and each including a socket hinge extending upward from an end thereof; a load frame configured with wire and having an U-shaped configuration and comprising first and second elongate members interconnected by a third elongate member, and the first and second elongate members each including a free end pivotally coupled to socket hinge located at the first side of the retention frame, the load frame extending substantially through the length of the retention frame; a load lever pivotally coupled to the second side of the retention frame wherein the load frame can be positioned in an open position in which the load frame is away from the load lever, and a close position, in which the third member of the load frame is pushed toward the retention frame by the load level; wherein the third elongate member of the load frame defines a load point, and the load lever defines a locking portion for securely engaging with the load point of the third elongate member of the load frame.