Patent ID: 6921277
Filing Date: 2005-07-26
Classification: H01L,H01R

Abstract:
1. A processor actuation system for engaging electrical contacts of a processor with mating elements of a socket, said processor actuation system comprising: a socket having a base, an actuator-receiving section and a sliding cover; a processor having electrical contacts extending from a surface of said processor, said processor being mounted on a processor-interface surface of said sliding cover; a heat sink mounted on at least one of said processor and said socket; and a cam actuator connected to said actuator-receiving section, said cam actuator moving said sliding cover in a longitudinal direction with respect to said base, wherein movement of said sliding cover along said longitudinal direction moves said processor and said heat sink along said longitudinal direction, wherein said heat sink includes a top surface having a cam actuator clearance area formed therein and wherein said cam actuator includes a handle positioned in and rotatable along said clearance area such that said handle is flush with said top surface.