Patent ID: 7476107
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A socket connector comprising: an insulative housing arranged with a plurality of conductive terminal therein, defining a mating interface, a mounting interface opposite to the mating interface and periphery faces between the mating interface and the mounting interface; a frame defining two opposite faces thereof and an opening therein to securely accommodate the insulative housing; at least one retaining device comprising a stopper portion and a resilient claw portion unitarily formed on the periphery face of the housing; wherein one face of the frame is supported by the stopper portion and the opposite face is abutted against the resilient claw portion while the housing is assembled in the opening of the frame; wherein the claw portion projects slantways away the periphery faces; wherein the stopper portion is arranged adjacent to the mounting interface and defines an upward face opposite to the mounting interface to support one face of the frame, and the claw resilient portion is arranged adjacent to the mating interface.