A SOCKET FOR PRINTED BOARDS

摘要

A socket (10) for printed boards is provided which enables a plurality of printed boards to be mounted readily and positively and can be manufactured at low costs in a very simple way. The socket comprises a housing (14) having insertion holes (32, 34) opened on one side to allow printed boards to be received, a greater number of spring contacts (12) of an electroconductive material formed in contact arrays in the insertion holes and urging the printed boards in the same direction with their edges inserted relative to the respective contact arrays into the insertion holes and a plurality of latch arms (18) extending from near-end areas of the respective insertion holes and, when the respective printed boards are rotated in a direction to urge the contacts, latch the side edges of the printed boards in place.