Electrical connector eject mechanism
US5275573A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/633
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A ejector (12) for a memory card connector (10) having a host pin connector (18) adapted to receive a corresponding electrical connection terminal of a memory card (42) comprises a cover (54) disposed to receive a input force for controlled movement along memory card tracks (30) affixed to the host pin connector (18), the cover (54) having a cam engaging element (74). A cam lever (84) is pivotally mounted to said connector housing (14) includes a cam engaging surface (72) to receive the cam engaging element (84) and an ejector engaging element (106) disposed to linearly and rotationally engage the rear surface (126) of the memory card (42); whereby movement of the cover (54) actuates the cam lever (54) to cause said ejector engaging element (106) of the cam lever (68) to linearly and rotationally engage the electric terminal surface of the memory card (42) in a manner to disengage the memory card (42) from the host pin connector(s) (18).
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