Chip card retaining mechanism
US7131871B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0262
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A chip card retaining mechanism for retaining a chip card (30) mounted in an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing (10) having a battery compartment (12) defined therein. The chip card retaining mechanism includes a receiving cavity (14) formed on the housing for receiving the chip card therein, and a locking member (20). The receiving cavity has an opening facing the battery compartment of the electronic device. The locking member is movably received in the receiving cavity with a first end thereof extending out of the opening. The locking member includes a resisting portion. The resisting portion is configured for abutting a first end of the chip card. The locking member configured for locking the chip card in the receiving cavity.
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