Contact for CPU socket connector
US6319038A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/57
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A contact (1) for a CPU socket connector includes a base (10) secured in the connector and a pair of arm sections (20) extending from opposite lateral sides of the base. Each arm section comprises an upper arm (21) extending from a body section (12) of the base, a forearm (25) extending obliquely and upwardly from a free end of the upper arm, a contact region (27) at a free end of the forearm, and a palm (29) extending obliquely from the contact region toward the body section. The pair of forearms defines a first space (251) therebetween, and the pair of palms diverge away from each other and define a second space (291) therebetween. The second space communicates with the first space at a narrow channel (271) defined between the contact regions. A pin (3) of a CPU is adapted to engage with the contact regions and establish electrical connection therebetween.
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