Ic socket having positioning means for pick-up cap

An IC socket for receiving an IC package comprising:

• a socket body having a base section and a plurality of side walls extending upward from the base section, at least one side wall defining a top surface, an inner surface and an outer surface;
• a plurality of contacts received in the socket body;
• and
• a pick-up cap positioned on the socket body and comprising an elevated pick-up surface and a mounting section around the pick-up surface;
• wherein the socket body has a carrying surface recessed from the side wall with a proper distance from the top surface, and the mounting section has a carrying portion supported by the carrying surface.

An IC socket assembly comprising:

• an insulative housing defining a base surrounded by a plurality of side walls cooperating with said base to commonly defining a receiving cavity;
• a plurality of contacts disposed in the housing and upwardly extending into the receiving cavity;
• at least on positioning member downwardly attached to one of said side walls, and defining a boss laterally and inwardly extending into the receiving cavity;
• and
• a pick up cap attached upon the housing and including a plate covering essentially the whole receiving cavity;
• wherein
• said pick up cap defines a first cutout receivably engaged with a corner of the housing while downwardly covering the corresponding side walls adjacent to said corner, and a second cutout formed along one edge to both upwardly and laterally expose the positioning member.