Patent ID: 6368139
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A CPU socket comprising:a non-conductive base defining an array of through holes and a shaft slot extending from one side toward a center portion thereof, a pair of latching members being formed beside the shaft slot and each having a body portion and a horn portion inclined and downwardly extending from the body portion; a plurality of conductive contacts being retained in corresponding through holes; a cover covering on the base and forming a pair of hook members, each hook member having an elongate body and a hook portion inclined and upwardly extending from the elongate body for fittedly latching the horn portion of the base; and an actuator member having a cam shaft received in the shaft slot for moving the cover with respect to the base; wherein the body portion and the horn poition of the base define a first acute angle therebetween which is about 85 degree; wherein the elongate body and the hook portion of the cover define a second acute angle equal to the first acute angle; wherein a normal force generated in each hook member cause a closing moment with respect to a corresponding latching member during movement of the cover.