Patent ID: 7841883
Filing Date: 2010-11-30
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A socket connector, used for receiving a CPU (central processing unit), comprising: an insulative housing defining a plurality of passageways; a plurality of electrical contacts received in the passageways; a metallic reinforcing plate receiving the insulative housing; a cover member pivotally mounted to the reinforcing plate; and a lever attached to the reinforcing plate, pivotally driving the cover member to move toward the insulative housing; wherein the lever rotates along a same direction as the cover member; wherein the lever comprises an operating shaft, a pair of actuating shafts extending from the operating shaft and a pair of pivot sticks at the free ends of the actuating shafts; wherein the reinforcing plate defines a pair of apertures pivotally receiving the pivot sticks; wherein the reinforcing plate forms a hook portion and the operating shaft of the lever comprises a locking portion engaged with the hook portion; wherein the cover member comprises an elongated arm and a pair of wing arms extending from the elongated arm to form a “U” shape; wherein the wing arms of the cover member extend to a middle portion of the insulative housing; wherein each wing arm forms a curved piece extending therefrom and the actuating shafts press against the curved pieces; wherein the wing arms comprise a pair of locked pieces extending inwardly.