Position indicator for electrical connector

摘要

A socket for an electrical package is provided. The socket includes a cover and base housing that are slidably engaged with one another. The cover includes an array of holes configured to receive pins from an electrical package, and the base includes a corresponding array of cavities. The socket includes a cam assembly that moves the base and cover between open and closed positions. The cam assembly includes an indicator that moves between first and second indicator positions corresponding to the open and closed positions of the socket. Optionally, the indicator extends outward beyond a front end of the socket when the socket is in the closed position.