Memory card adapter with improved locking mechanism for mating with a mini memory card
US7410376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/2442
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A memory card adapter (100) for receiving a memory card (6) includes an upper cover (2), a lower cover (1) engaging with the upper cover and defining a receiving space (10) therebetween, a contact module (3) and a conductive member (4). The contact module (3) includes a number of contacts (31), an insulative beam (32) over-molding the contacts and an insulative locking arm (33) integrally extending from the beam. The locking arm has a hook (331) extending into the receiving space (10) for mating with the memory card. The conductive member (4) has multiple conductive pads (42) electrically connecting with the contacts (31).
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