Patent ID: 7182619
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector for interconnecting an IC package and a circuit substrate, the electrical connector comprising: a socket body adapted to accommodate the IC package therein, the socket including side walls extending along edges of the body, and having a latch arranged thereon; a plurality of contacts arranged in the socket body; a lever arranged to the socket body and having ends of the lever extending beyond the socket body; a first press cover with one end pivotally mounted at a first end of the socket body; a second press cover with one end attached to a free end of the first press cover, and a second end having a locking member, wherein the one end mounted to the free end of the first press cover including a leg corresponding to the ends of the lever extending beyond the socket body; wherein the ends of the lever extending beyond the socket body each includes a rigid sleeve therearound, and interengaged with the leg when the first press cover and second cover are rotated to a horizontal position.