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Socket assembly for electrical component
Assignee: Cinch Connectors Inc
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Filing: 1995-06-06
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Granted: 1998-06-02
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Expires: 2015-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A socket assembly for mechanically and electrically coupling an integrated component with an interfacing carrier comprises a socket body for receiving the integrated component, a retaining spring hingedly connected to the socket body for retaining the integrated component within the socket body, and at least one post element. The socket body includes at least one generally cylindrical receiving member having at least a portion protruding through an aperture in the interfacing carrier which is deformable to engage the socket body with the carrier when the post element is received within the receiving element. The socket body also includes a first mounting surface having plurality of holes for receiving wadded button contacts and a heat transfer element in contacting relation with the mounting side of the integrated component.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert N. Hopfer
- 👤 Edward M. Allard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:44
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1053; H05K7/1061; H05K7/1069; G; G01; G01R; G01R1/00; G01R1/02; G01R1/04; G01R1/0408; G01R1/06; G01R1/067; G01R1/073; G01R1/07307; G01R1/07314; G01R1/07357; G01R31/00; G01R31/28; G01R31/2851; G01R31/2886; H05K7/1076; H05K7/1084; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/60; H10W40/641; H10W78/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A socket assembly coupling an electrical component with a circuit board having an aperture formed therein, said socket assembly comprising: a socket body including a post receiving member having a first outer configuration sized for placement within the circuit board aperture which is expandable to a second outer configuration larger than the circuit board aperture; a post element for axial insertion with said post receiving member to urge said post receiving member from said first outer configuration to said second outer configuration, a heat transfer aperture in said socket body, and a heat transfer means disposed in said heat transfer aperture, said heat transfer means including a thermally conductive rigid member, a first thermal transfer pad disposed on one side of said rigid member for contacting engagement with the electrical component and a second thermal transfer pad disposed on the other side of said rigid member for contacting engagement with the circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A socket assembly coupling an electrical component with a circuit board having an aperture formed therein, said socket assembly comprising: a socket body including a post receiving member having a first outer configuration sized for placement within the circuit board aperture which is expandable to a second outer configuration larger than the circuit board aperture; a post element for axial insertion with said post receiving member to urge said post receiving member from said first outer configuration to said second outer configuration, a heat transfer aperture in said socket body, and a heat transfer means disposed in said heat transfer aperture, said heat transfer means including a thermally conductive rigid member, a first thermal transfer pad disposed on one side of said rigid member for contacting engagement with the electrical component and a second thermal transfer pad disposed on the other side of said rigid member for contacting engagement with the circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as in claim 1 wherein said rigid member is attached to said socket body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as in claim 1 wherein said rigid member is made of metal.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
183 words
A method for coupling a socket assembly with a substrate including the steps of: providing a substrate with an aperture formed therein, providing a socket assembly including a socket body, a post element, and post receiving member having a first outer configuration sized for placement within the substrate aperture which is expandable to a second outer configuration larger than said substrate aperture, positioning said post receiving member in said substrate aperture, inserting said post element within said post receiving member to urge said post receiving member from said first outer configuration to said second outer configuration, and providing a heat transfer aperture in said socket body and a heat transfer means disposed in said heat transfer aperture to allow for heat to transfer from said electrical component to said substrate, wherein said heat transfer means includes a thermally conductive rigid member, a first thermal transfer pad disposed on one side of said rigid member in contacting relation with the electrical component, and a second thermal transfer pad disposed on the other side of said rigid member in contacting relation with the circuit board.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
183 words
A method for coupling a socket assembly with a substrate including the steps of: providing a substrate with an aperture formed therein, providing a socket assembly including a socket body, a post element, and post receiving member having a first outer configuration sized for placement within the substrate aperture which is expandable to a second outer configuration larger than said substrate aperture, positioning said post receiving member in said substrate aperture, inserting said post element within said post receiving member to urge said post receiving member from said first outer configuration to said second outer configuration, and providing a heat transfer aperture in said socket body and a heat transfer means disposed in said heat transfer aperture to allow for heat to transfer from said electrical component to said substrate, wherein said heat transfer means includes a thermally conductive rigid member, a first thermal transfer pad disposed on one side of said rigid member in contacting relation with the electrical component, and a second thermal transfer pad disposed on the other side of said rigid member in contacting relation with the circuit board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
A socket assembly coupling an electrical component with a substrate, said socket assembly comprising: a socket body having a heat transfer means disposed in said socket body, said heat transfer means includes a thermally conductive rigid member, a first thermal transfer pad disposed on one side of said rigid member for contacting engagement with the electrical component and a second thermal transfer pad disposed on the other side of said rigid member for contacting engagement with the substrate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
A socket assembly coupling an electrical component with a substrate, said socket assembly comprising: a socket body having a heat transfer means disposed in said socket body, said heat transfer means includes a thermally conductive rigid member, a first thermal transfer pad disposed on one side of said rigid member for contacting engagement with the electrical component and a second thermal transfer pad disposed on the other side of said rigid member for contacting engagement with the substrate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as in claim 5 wherein said rigid member is attached to said socket body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as in claim 6 wherein the rigid member is made of metal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as in claim 5 wherein said transfer pad is a pliable material.
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