Abstract: An IC card connector is provided for connecting an IC card having a terminal array to external equipment. The connector includes a base member having a plurality of electrically conductive contacts exposed on one side of the base member for engaging the terminal array of the IC card. A cover is hinged to the base member for movement toward and away from the one side of the base member. The cover has a receptacle for securing the IC card thereon for pivotal and slidable movement therewith, whereby pivoting of the cover onto the base member of the IC card connector and sliding the cover relative to the base member effects engagement of the IC card terminal array with the contacts.

Abstract: A lockable electrical connector assembly which includes a plug terminal having a locking opening therein. A sheet metal receptacle is provided for receiving the plug terminal. The receptacle has a bottom wall, a pair of upstanding side walls terminating in end portions turned inwardly over the bottom wall for engaging the plug terminal, and a resilient tongue cut-out of an opening in the bottom wall. The tongue has a tang for locking in the opening in the plug terminal for securing the terminal against removal from the receptacle. The tongue projects below the bottom wall of the receptacle for exposure to bend the tongue and release the plug terminal. Stop tabs also are cut-out of the opening in the bottom wall of the receptacle in the path of bending movement of the tongue to prevent overstressing the tongue by limiting the amount of bending movement of the tongue.