Land grid array socket connector

A socket connector, used for receiving a CPU (central processing unit), comprising:

• an insulative housing defining a plurality of passageways;
• a plurality of electrical contacts received in the passageways;
• a metallic reinforcing plate receiving the insulative housing;
• a cover member pivotally mounted to the reinforcing plate;
• and
• a lever attached to the reinforcing plate, pivotally driving the cover member to move toward the insulative housing;
• wherein the lever rotates along a same direction as the cover member;
• wherein the lever comprises an operating shaft, a pair of actuating shafts extending from the operating shaft and a pair of pivot sticks at the free ends of the actuating shafts;
• wherein the reinforcing plate defines a pair of apertures pivotally receiving the pivot sticks;
• wherein the reinforcing plate forms a hook portion and the operating shaft of the lever comprises a locking portion engaged with the hook portion;
• wherein the cover member comprises an elongated arm and a pair of wing arms extending from the elongated arm to form a “U” shape;
• wherein the wing arms of the cover member extend to a middle portion of the insulative housing;
• wherein each wing arm forms a curved piece extending therefrom and the actuating shafts press against the curved pieces;
• wherein the wing arms comprise a pair of locked pieces extending inwardly.