Patent ID: 6276949
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: G01R,H05K

Abstract:
A socket for an IC package having a plurality of contacts, comprising:a socket body mounting a plurality of terminals and including a receptacle in the top thereof for receiving the IC package with said contacts in engagement with the terminals;at least one retainer/ejector member mounted on the socket body adjacent said receptacle for movement relative to the body from a first position retaining the IC package in the receptacle and a second position at least partially ejecting the IC package from the receptacle;an actuator member movably mounted on the socket body and operatively associated with the retainer/ejector member for moving the retainer/ejector member from its first position to its second position;a support frame movably mounted on the socket body about said receptacle and on which the IC package is supported; andwherein said retainer/ejector member includes an ejecting portion for engaging and lifting the support frame and thereby, at least partially ejecting the IC package from the receptacle when said retainer/ejector member is in said second position.