Connector for memory cards
US4592608A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/631
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector for memory cards includes a connector housing having an opening for receiving the memory card and at least one contact which contacts a connecting portion of the memory card inserted in the opening to connect the card to a computer circuit. According to the invention, the contact is arranged so as not to be in contact with the connecting portion of the memory card and there is provided a contact operating plate slidably movable in the connector housing to bring the contact into contact with the connecting portion of the memory card when the contact operating plate has moved toward said contact. The housing further comprises an operating lever pivotally connected thereto and having one end inserted into an aperture formed in the contact operating plate such that upon pivotally moving the operating lever, the contact operating plate is slidably moved in the housing. The operating lever is formed with a card restraining body angularly extending therefrom so as to suppress one end of the memory card inserted into the housing, thereby preventing inadvertent removal of the memory card. The housing is further provided at the opening with a closing plate pivotally connected the…
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