Socket having means of no-load engaging with and releasing from electronic unit

摘要

A socket for electronic unit includes a base plate having two rows of openings to receive lead wires of the unit and a connector plate having two rows of contacts each engageable with the lead wire. The base plate is movable vertically between a lead wiere engagement position and a release position. Each contact moves laterally to contact with the lead wire by downward urging force of the base plate. Lock members having finger operating release portions engage with retainers of the connector plate and can be disengaged by longitudinally inward urging force of fingers. Thus, engagement and disengagement of the electronic unit can be performed by one operation.