Patent ID: 6741089
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A clamping socket apparatus for holding an integrated circuit in contact with a connector board comprising a support base, a support for an integrated circuit board in center portions of the support base, a sliding frame slidably movable in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane of the support base, a cover of size to overlie the center portions and cooperating with the base to hold an integrated circuit to be tested against a supported connector board, said cover being hinged along one edge about a hinge axis relative to the sliding frame, a cam actuator for controlling the sliding movement of the sliding frame, a cam actuator lever for moving the cams between a released position wherein the sliding frame is raised from the base, and a clamping position, the cover being pivotable from an open position to a closed position overlying the base and engaging an integrated circuit to be held against a supported connector board with the sliding frame in its clamped position and a cam actuator lever engaging member on the cover that is engaged by the cam actuator lever as the lever moves the sliding frame from the clamping position to the release position to pivot the cover to its open position.