Patent ID: 6821138
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: H01R,H05K,Y10S

Abstract:
A socket connector for electrically interconnecting a central processing unit (CPU) with a circuit board, comprising:a base defining an array of terminal cells; a plurality of conductive contacts received in the respective terminal cells; and a cover slidably mounted on the base defining an array of pin holes corresponding to the terminal cells and communicating therewith for insertion of pins of the CPU therethrough, the cover having a supporting surface for supporting the CPU, a standoff formed on each of peripheral edges of the supporting surface and a plurality of supporting posts formed on the supporting surface within the outline positions of the standoffs, the supporting posts arranged generally in a manner of a matrix among the pin holes, the supporting posts and the standoff having the same height from the supporting surface; wherein said supporting posts comprise a plurality of small-dimensioned supporting posts with a tapered configuration arranged generally in a manner of a matrix in the pin holes area; wherein said supporting posts further comprise a plurality of large-dimensioned supporting posts with a tapered configuration, the large-dimensioned supporting post being fewer than the small-dimensioned supporting posts.