Zero insertion force connector socket with helical driving mechanism
US6280223A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/193
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical apparatus in accordance with the present invention for electrically assembling a CPU to a printed circuit board. The CPU includes an array of pin legs. The apparatus comprises a base member securely assembled to the printed circuit board. A cover member is moveably assembled to the base member and defines an array of through holes for extension of the pin legs of the CPU. A driving arrangement is arranged between the base and cover member to drive the cover member to move between first and second positions. The arrangement includes a shaft having a helical section extending therealong, and a follower is moveable along the helical section when the shaft is rotated.
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