Card connector with detect switch
US7137836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A memory card connector adapted for connecting a memory card to a PCB comprises an insulative housing (10) defining a receiving portion for receiving a memory card therein, a plurality of terminals (20) received in the housing, a switch contact (40) received in a front corner portion of the housing, and a metal cover (30) enclosing the housing. The switch contact includes an engaging arm (41) extending opposite to the card insertion direction. The metal cover includes a side plate (35) secured in a side portion of the housing and a flexible beam (38) extending forwardly and inwardly from a front end of the side plate. The flexible beam includes a contact portion (383) spaced from the engaging arm of the switch contact and deflectable upon insertion of the memory card to contact with the engaging arm of the switch contact.
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