Mechanical latch for an electronic cartridge
US6208514A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49147
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic cartridge which may include an integrated circuit package that is mounted to a substrate. The substrate may include a plurality of conductive pads that are inserted into an electrical connector. The cartridge may be guided into the connector by a guide rail which has a latch slot. The electronic cartridge may include a latch which extends from a cover that is coupled to the substrate. The latch may extend into the latch slot to secure the cartridge to the connector.
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