Patent ID: 6437987
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A holder for connecting a central processing unit (CPU) module to a mainboard, the CPU module including a front side, a rear side, and two opposing sides, and being formed with locking means and/or locking surfaces, the holder comprising:a base member for securing the holder to the mainboard; and a holding member rotatably connected to the base member and having a main wall, wherein the holding member includes an inner side that contacts the CPU module to be inserted, and an outer side that does not contact the CPU module to be inserted; the holding member including: at least a latch integrally formed with the holding member and arranged on a side of the main wall for latching the locking surfaces of the CPU module from the front and rear sides of the CPU module; positioning means formed on the main wall for locking to the CPU module; and a flexible rib integrally formed with the holding member on the main wall and for cooperating with the latch to guide the CPU module upon insertion of the CPU module.