Socket Apparium With Corner Datum For Chip Alignment

The patent applies local quality by creating a corner datum structure at a specific location (first corner) of the socket opening. This localized feature provides a reference point that guides package placement without requiring the entire socket opening to be precisely fitted. The corner datum structure includes a protrusion or feature that engages with a corresponding feature on the package, creating a localized constraint that prevents movement and rotation while still allowing manufacturing tolerances elsewhere in the assembly.

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the corner datum structure in the socket opening before package placement. This corner datum feature is预先 designed to guide the package into the correct position and orientation as it is being inserted. The structure proactively prevents misalignment and ensures that electrical contacts are properly engaged from the moment of insertion, rather than relying on post-assembly adjustments or hoping for tolerance-based luck.

The patent applies asymmetry by designing the corner datum structure with a specific directional orientation (first corner vs. other corners). This asymmetric feature creates a unique reference point that prevents rotation of the package within the socket. The asymmetric design ensures that the package can only be inserted in the correct orientation, thereby maintaining reliable electrical connections while still providing the flexibility needed for independent testing and validation activities during development.