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SIM card release mechanism with SMA actuator

US10609193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2018
Grant dateMar 31, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/635
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism for releasing a SIM card locked into an electronic device by a spring-loaded mechanical restraint (4, 5) includes a SIM card holder comprising a rectangular frame (1), a SMA wire actuator (10) mounted on said frame (1) so as to deform it upon activation in order to release said mechanical restraint (4, 5), and springs (8) for the ejection of the SIM card holder upon release of the mechanical restraint.

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