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Surface mountable socket connector having first and second base portions providing for top, bottom, or horizontal entry of a male mating projecting member depending on the mounting position of the socket connector on a substrate such as a PCB. A spring contact member cantilevered at the first base p

Surface mountable socket connector having first and second base portions providing for top, bottom, or horizontal entry of a male mating projecting member depending on the mounting position of the socket connector on a substrate such as a PCB. A spring contact member cantilevered at the first base portion, is configured to contact the projecting member via a hole at the first base portion or at an opposite end of the socket connector. The socket connectors are preferably fabricated from a continuous strip for loading onto a PCB by placement equipment.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In combination;a substrate having an electrical part, anda socket connector surface mounted and soldered on the substrate and electrically connected to the electrical part, said socket connector comprising:(a) a generally U-shaped member having spaced generally parallel l

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In combination;a substrate having an electrical part, anda socket connector surface mounted and soldered on the substrate and electrically connected to the electrical part, said socket connector comprising:(a) a generally U-shaped member having spaced generally parallel legs and a bight portion,(b) each of said legs having a hole for receiving a projecting member,(c) one of said legs forming a first base portion for vertical mounting and soldering of the socket connector on the substrate,(d) the bight portion forming a second base portion for horizontal mounting and soldering of the socket connector on the substrate, said socket connector being surface mounted and soldered on the substrate at its one leg or at its bight portion.(e) a spring contact member mounted to one of the legs and positioned opposite the bight portion for contacting a projecting member when inserted into one of the holes.