Latching device for a card edge connector (2)
US6276951A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/83
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latching device used in a card edge connector for the installation of an auxiliary card such as a memory module card is disclosed. The card edge connector comprises a receptacle body and two latching devices located at two sides of the receptacle body. The latching device comprises: a movable part including an elongated flat plate having a fixed end and a free end, and a latching member located near to the flexible free end for detachably latching the auxiliary card to be inserted and rotated to its installation position; a fixed part comprising an elongated flat plate, an inserting portion extending from the flat plate for inserting into a mounting hole of the receptacle body, and an inserting/rotating stop extending from the flat plate for limiting depth with respect to the auxiliary card being inserted and angle with respect to the auxiliary card being rotated. By means of this invention, a latching device which is less liable to crack and can accurately latch the auxiliary card, as well as occupies a small space, is available.
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