Patent ID: 8500458
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A socket connector, comprising: a socket body having an array of passageways; an array of contacts received in passageways respectively, each contact comprising a retaining section received within the passageway, an engaging section extending from the retaining section, the engaging section having an oblique resilient arm extending out of the passageway; wherein an upper end of the resilient arm is split and altered to form primary surfaces vertically facing to each other so that a pair of split surfaces are formed as contacting surfaces which are substantially exposed upwardly of the passageway; wherein the pair of the split surfaces defines a gap therebetween; wherein the pair of the split surfaces have ends interconnecting with each other such that the gap is enclosed; and wherein the engaging section further comprises an upstanding arm lifting the resilient arm.