Patent ID: 6183285
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A retention mechanism for securing a CPU package on a circuit board comprising:a frame having a body defining a central channel for receiving a connector therein;a pair of retaining arms vertically formed at lateral sides of the frame for retaining a CPU package therein;a pair of bases formed at lateral sides of the frame, each base forming a pair of receiving holes; anda fixing device comprising:an engaging member having a base pad and a pair of locking silos formed on lateral sides of the base pad, each of the locking silos forming a hole, the locking silos being received in the corresponding receiving holes of the retention mechanism and corresponding holes of the circuit board; anda pair of locking screws each comprising a circular head and a post for insertion into the locking silo of the engaging member to provide an engaging force between the retention mechanism and the circuit board.