NATHAN JOHN NORRIS
Engineers in Coffeetown, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE055660E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Coffeetown, PA 17078
Professional information
Spring Assisted Lever Actuated Socket
US Patent:
6881087, Apr 19, 2005
Filed:
Jul 22, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/624230
Inventors:
Nathan John Norris - Palmyra PA, US
Richard N. Whyne - Camp Hill PA, US
David A. Trout - Lancaster PA, US
Richard N. Whyne - Camp Hill PA, US
David A. Trout - Lancaster PA, US
Assignee:
Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA
International Classification:
H01R013/62
US Classification:
439342, 439259
Abstract:
A socket for an electronic package includes a cover and a base slidably joined with one another. A cam assembly drives the cover relative to the base between open and closed positions, and a bias element directly contacts the cam assembly to force the cam assembly to a fully open position when the cam assembly is moved from the closed position. The cam assembly is adapted for linear displacement relative to the base when actuated, and the bias element exerts a force on the cam assembly to locate the cover in the open position. The bias element is located between the cover and the base.