Latch means for socket connector assembly

Details Latch means for socket connector assembly Latch means for socket connector assembly

2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Nasri, Javaid H. (Department: 2839)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C439S342000

Reexamination Certificate

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10691803

ABSTRACT:
The socket connector assembly (20) comprises a socket connector (30), an IC package (40) installed upon the socket connector, a heat sink (60) mounted above the IC package, an actuator (50, 50′) detachably attached to the socket connector, a retention mechanism (70) mounted on the actuator and securing the heat sink on the actuator, and at least one latch (51, 51′). The at least one latch comprises a body (51a,51a′). One end (51c) of the body is disposed on a part of the actuator. A latching portion (51b,51b′) is formed on another end of the body, for being directly attached to a part of the socket connector. Thus the at least one latch holds the actuator on the socket connector.

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