SIM card release mechanism with SMA actuator
US10609193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2038 |
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- 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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