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Connector assembly for IC card

US5538437A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 3, 1995
Grant dateJul 23, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/953
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector assembly is disclosed having a latching mechanism for locking the assembly to the rear of an IC (integrated circuit) card. The assembly incorporates an actuator for operating the latching mechanism. The actuator is rotatably mounted at the rear portion of the housing of the connector assembly, which allows the assembly to have a short profile. The cable for the assembly is connected to one side of the housing.

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