Patent ID: 8287296
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector adapted for electrically connecting an electronic package, comprising: a base having a receiving space for receiving the electronic package and a flange located on a side of the receiving space; and a cam positioned on the flange and having a shelf, the shelf extending into the receiving space when the cam is rotated into a locking position; wherein the receiving space has a plurality of sidewalls surrounding the receiving space; wherein the cam includes a first cylindrical post and a second cylindrical post offset the first cylindrical post, and the shelf is disposed upon the second cylindrical post; wherein the base has another flange and another cam received in the another flange, the shelf of the cam is located opposite to an engage side of the second cylindrical post which engages with the electronic package, and the another cam has another shelf with a different position relative to the shelf disposed on the cam; wherein the another cam also defines a first position and a second position, when the two cams are both located at the first position, the another shelf of the another cam is disposed into the receiving space, after the electronic package is assemble to the receiving space, the cam drives the electronic package to move from its first position to its second position, then both the shelves of two cams block the electronic package in the vertical direction.