Abstract: A socket assembly (1) in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a socket body (20) holding a plurality of contacts therein, a pick up cap (22) fixed onto the socket body, and a loading plate (3) capable of moving between a closed position and a open position with regard to the socket body (20). A locking device (5) is proved to lock the loading plate (3) to a closed position. The pick up cap (22) comprises a flat suction surface (220) and at least one latch (222) for latching the loading plate (3) so that the pick up cap (22) can be attached to the loading plate (3) when the loading plate (3) is in a closed position, and detached from the socket body (20) when the loading plate (3) moves away from the socket body to an open position.

Abstract: A socket assembly (1) in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a socket body (20) holding a plurality of contacts therein, a pick up cap (22) fixed onto the socket body, and a loading plate (3) capable of moving between a closed position and a open position with regard to the socket body (20). A locking device (5) is proved to lock the loading plate (3) to a closed position. The pick up cap (22) comprises a flat suction surface (220) and at least one latch (222) for latching the loading plate (3) so that the pick up cap (22) can be attached to the loading plate (3) when the loading plate (3) is in a closed position, and detached from the socket body (20) when the loading plate (3) moves away from the socket body to an open position.

Abstract: A socket connector, adapted for electrically connecting an IC package and a printed circuit board, comprises a frame, an insulative housing, a cover plate, a heat pipe retainer, two heat pipes, a backplane, and a plurality of fastening members. The insulative housing is located in and surround by the metal substrate frame. The heat pipe retainer with the heat pipes are seated on the IC package received in the insulative housing. The cover plate is on the heat pipe retainer. The fastening member fastens the frame, the cover plate and the backplane together and to the printed circuit board. The heat pipe retainer is formed with a post in a center thereof, and the cover plate is formed with a hole receiving the post, so that the heat pipe retainer is flexibly orientated and can rotates around the hole.

Abstract: A socket connector, adapted for electrically connecting an IC package and a printed circuit board, comprises a frame, an insulative housing, a cover plate, a heat pipe retainer, two heat pipes, a backplane, and a plurality of fastening members. The insulative housing is located in and surround by the metal substrate frame. The heat pipe retainer with the heat pipes are seated on the IC package received in the insulative housing. The cover plate is on the heat pipe retainer. The fastening member fastens the frame, the cover plate and the backplane together and to the printed circuit board. The heat pipe retainer is formed with a post in a center thereof, and the cover plate is formed with a hole receiving the post, so that the heat pipe retainer is flexibly orientated and can rotates around the hole.