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.
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'). Said 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. Thereby said at least one latch holds the actuator on the socket connector.
A connector assembly (10) includes a test connector (14) for testing of an IC package (40), an actuation system (12) mounted on the test connector, and a supporting member (16) engaged with the actuation system. The supporting member includes a frame (162) and a plurality of columns (160) for supporting the frame. The frame defines an opening (1620) in a center thereof, a pair of opposite channels (1622), and two receiving holes (1623). The actuation system includes a pair of first cams (120) received in the corresponding channels of the frame, a pair of spindles (126) received in the corresponding receiving holes of the frame, an actuation lever (124) connected between the first cams, and a pair of second cams (122) integrally connected to the spindles. The actuation system can exert a continuous force on the test connector, thereby the testing of the IC package is effective.
A connector assembly (10) includes a test connector (14) for testing of an IC package (40), an actuation system (12) mounted on the test connector, and a supporting member (16) engaged with the actuation system. The supporting member includes a frame (162) and a plurality of columns (160) for supporting the frame. The frame defines an opening (1620) in a center thereof, a pair of opposite channels (1622), and two receiving holes (1623). The actuation system includes a pair of first cams (120) received in the corresponding channels of the frame, a pair of spindles (126) received in the corresponding receiving holes of the frame, an actuation lever (124) connected between the first cams, and a pair of second cams (122) integrally connected to the spindles. The actuation system can exert a continuous force on the test connector, thereby the testing of the IC package is effective.
A test connector (10) includes a connector body (30) with terminals therein, a lid (20), four guiding mechanisms (50), and two pressing mechanisms (40). The connector body comprises an outer housing (34) and an inner housing (32) for receiving an IC package (80). Each pressing mechanism comprises a first shaft (44) attached to the lid, a second shaft (46) mounted to the outer housing, two operating levers (42) engaged between the first and second shafts, and a leaf spring (48) mounted to the first shaft. When the lid is in an upper position, the pressing mechanisms are in a first position in which the leaf springs are disengaged from the IC package, while when the lid is in a lower position, the pressing mechanisms are moved to a second position in which the leaf springs are engaged with the IC package thereby the IC package can be tested.