Patent ID: 8385080

Claim:
A socket into which a semiconductor module having a printed circuit board and a plurality of semiconductor devices mounted on the printed circuit board is inserted, the socket comprising: a base member configured to couple to the printed circuit board of the semiconductor module; and a plurality of latch members configured to secure the printed circuit board to the base member, the base member including, an inner body having a slot into which a first end of the printed circuit board is inserted; an outer body coupled to the inner body, the outer body being formed of metal, and the outer body including, a plurality coupling portions, a first coupling portion being formed at a first end of the outer body, and a second coupling portion being formed at a second end of the outer body; and a plurality of lower grooves formed in the plurality coupling portions and configured to allow lower portions of the printed circuit board to be inserted thereinto; and the plurality of latch members including, a first latch body and a second latch body including metal, the first latch body pivotably coupled to the first coupling portion and the second latch body pivotably coupled to the second coupling portion; and a first upper groove formed in the first latch body and a second upper groove formed in the second latch body configured to allow each of upper portions of the printed circuit board to be inserted thereinto.