ROBERT J SMITH
Broker in Arlington, MA
License number
Massachusetts 51324
Issued Date
Mar 1, 1966
Expiration Date
Aug 23, 1988
Type
Broker
Address
Address
Arlington, MA 02474
Professional information
Low Profile Integrated Circuit Electrical Socket Assembly
US Patent:
4470649, Sep 11, 1984
Filed:
Jun 23, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/391001
Inventors:
James R. Spencer - Woburn MA
Robert E. Smith - Arlington MA
Robert E. Smith - Arlington MA
Assignee:
Midland-Ross Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
H01R 13187
US Classification:
339 17C
Abstract:
The low profile integrated circuit electrical socket assembly includes a drawn metallic socket (A) into which a leaf spring insert (B) is press fit. The socket includes a hollow upper body portion (10), a hollow lower body portion (12), a transition portion (14) interconnecting the upper and lower body portions, and a radial flange (16) at the inlet end of the upper body portion. A lead receiving passage (18) is defined longitudinally through the upper body portion and into the lower body portion. The socket is inserted through an aperture (60) of a dielectric board (C) with the flange abutting one board surface (62) and the transition portion disposed outwardly adjacent the opposite surface (64). An axially compressive force is applied between the flange and the transition portion in such a manner that the transition portion is deformed radially outward into a retaining collar. In this manner, the flange and collar hold the socket securely in the dielectric board.