Patent ID: 6726500
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
An LGA connector assembly, comprisingan insulative base comprising two opposite sidewalls, each sidewall comprising at least one latch; a metal reinforcement covering the base, the reinforcement comprising a planar portion and a pair of elongate tabs extending perpendicularly from the planar portion, each tab defining at least one window for engaging with at least one latch of the base; a lever mounted pivotally on one side of the base, the lever comprising a securing portion; a clip mounted pivotally on an opposite side of the base, the clip comprising a lip at an end thereof for engaging with the securing portion and being positioned between the securing portion and the metal reinforcement; wherein there is a pair of latches on each sidewall, and a pair of windows on each tab; wherein each latch is triangular to form an engaging surface on a bottom thereof; wherein the reinforcement comprises two projecting members extending respectively downwardly from inner edges of the planar portion, and the base defines two holes corresponding to the projecting members for engaging with the projecting members.