US 10,541,494 B2 · Connector for processor package

Abstract

Apparatuses, methods and storage medium associated with connectors for coupling to a computer processing unit (CPU) package are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a connector assembly for connection to a computer processing unit (CPU) package may include a connector housing. One or more electrical contacts of the connector housing may be to couple to the CPU package when the connector assembly is engaged with a mating connector assembly. The connector assembly may further include a mounting handle affixed to a top of the connector housing. The mounting handle may include a locking latch that extends from the mounting handle. The locking latch may engage with a notch within the mating connector assembly that, when engaged, the locking latch may provide a force to maintain coupling of the one or more electrical contacts with the CPU package when engaged with the mating connector assembly.

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Dependent claims

A connector assembly to receive a mating connector assembly and maintain a connection between the mating connector assembly and a computer processing unit (CPU) package associated with the connector assembly, comprising:

a door frame insert to be mounted within an opening of a bolster plate mounted to a circuit board that includes the CPU package,
wherein the bolster plate is to at least partially encircle the CPU package, and affixed to a circuit board on which the CPU package is mounted, a portion of the bolster plate extending perpendicularly away from the circuit board on at least one side of the CPU package when affixed to the circuit board;
and having a pair of apertures for mounting to the connector assembly, and the pair of apertures being formed adjacent to each other along a first side of the CPU package;
and
wherein the door frame insert includes:
a notch formed in an inner wall of the door frame insert opposite the circuit board, wherein when the mating connector assembly and the computer processing unit (CPU) package connects, the notch engages with a locking latch of the mating connector assembly, with the engaged locking latch providing a force to maintain coupling of the CPU package with the mating connector assembly.

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Connector for processor package

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