ELECTRONIC MODULE SOCKET WITH RESILIENT LATCH

摘要

A socket (20) for interconnecting an electronic module (2) to a circuit board (14) includes an insulative housing (30) having a plurality of terminals (22) applying a moment to the module (2). A U-shaped latch (100) is positioned within a pocket (40) at each end of the insulative housing (30). The U-shaped latch (100) is of metal and has two legs (102, 104) joined by a bight (106) the two legs (102, 104) being flexible as the module (2) is rotated into a slot (34) in the insulative housing (30). The U-shaped latch (100) includes a tab (120) extending around an upwardly extending projection (50) on the backwall (46) of the housing (30) to provide additional support to the latch (100). The latch (100) thus provides means for holding the module (2) securely within the housing (30) after rotation to an upright position.