Abstract: An electronic device includes: a framework; a number of modules assembled detachably to the framework; and a number of latching portions assembling the modules on the framework. Each latching portion includes a ball spring beam having a first positioning portion and a first contacting beam, a reinforcement beam having a second positioning portion attached to the first positioning portion and a second contacting beam spaced from the first contacting beam, and a screw affixing the first positioning portion and the second positioning portion to the framework. The first contacting beam has a tuber mated with the module.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing defining a number of receiving grooves, a number of terminals secured to the insulative housing, and a number of conductive balls received in the receiving grooves. Each receiving groove defines a through hole. Each conductive ball is urged by a corresponding terminal to partially protrude from an associated through hole.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a framework having a number of ribs to define a number of receiving grooves therebetween, a number of modules detachably received in the receiving grooves, and a pair of elastic members mounted to a respective module. Each receiving groove has a pair of apertures in the ribs. Each of the modules has a pair of through holes. Each of the elastic members includes a protrusion extending through the through hole toward a corresponding rib and a leg resiliently urging the protrusion to fit into a corresponding aperture.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a framework extending in a longitudinal direction and defining a number of receiving grooves, a number of modules detachably mounted to the receiving grooves of the framework, and a number of elastic members. Each receiving groove has a notch beside a side edge of the framework. Each elastic member includes a fixed portion attached to the module and a free-end portion mated with the notch of the framework. A gap communicating with the notch is defined between the module and the framework for accessing the free-end portion of the elastic member to elastically deform the free-end portion to separate from the notch.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a framework defining a number of receiving grooves and a number of modules detachably retained in the receiving grooves. Each receiving groove has a respective notch at a bottom thereof. Each of the modules includes an insulative housing defining a receiving room, a cover having an opening, and an elastic member received in the receiving room. The elastic member has a tuber extending through the opening to engage the notch and a pair of ear portions welded on an inner surface of the cover.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes a metal plate (1) having a pair of affixed portions (12) at opposite sides thereof, a first housing (21) insert molded with the metal plate and defining two rows of passageways (211), two rows of terminals (3) accommodated in the two rows of passageways, a pair of latches (4) respectively connected to the affixed portions of the metal plate and soldered on the circuit board, and a second housing (22) over molded with the first housing and the pair of latches to form a subassembly.

Abstract: A card connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a number of terminals (2) affixed in the insulative housing, a shielding shell (4) attached to the insulative housing to form a cavity (11), a tray (3) insertable in the cavity; and an EPM (5) affixed in the insulative housing. The tray is attracted by the EPM under a first current in one direction during tray-insertion and released by the EPM under a second current in opposite direction during tray-ejection.

Abstract: A card connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a number of terminals (2) affixed in the insulative housing, a shielding shell (4) attached to the insulative housing to form a cavity (11), a tray (3) insertable in the cavity; and an EPM (5) affixed in the insulative housing. The tray is attracted by the EPM under a first current in one direction during tray-insertion and released by the EPM under a second current in opposite direction during tray-ejection.

Abstract: An Input/Output (I/O) plug connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1) having a base portion (11) and a mating portion (12) extending forwardly from the base portion, the mating portion having a top wall (121), a bottom wall (122), a pair of sidewalls (123) cooperatively and peripherally defining a receiving space (125), a number of first contacts (21) retained in the top wall and a number of second contacts (22) retained in the bottom wall, the first contacts and the second contacts facing toward each other across the receiving space along a vertical direction; a circuit plate (4) assembled to the base portion of the insulative housing and sandwiched between the first contacts and the second contacts for electrical connection; and a metal shield (5) covering the insulative housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes a pair of modules (3) each including a row of terminals (31) and a first housing (32) insert molded with the terminals, a metal plate (1) sandwiched between the pair of modules, a pair of latches affixed to the metal plate, and a second housing over molded with the pair of modules, the metal plate, and the pair of latches to form a subassembly. Each terminal includes a securing portion (312) secured to the first housing, a soldering portion (313) extending rearwardly from the first housing, and a contacting beam (311) cantilevered forwardly from the first housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes a metal plate (1) having a pair of affixed portions (12) at opposite sides thereof, a first housing (21) insert molded with the metal plate and defining two rows of passageways (211), two rows of terminals (3) accommodated in the two rows of passageways, a pair of latches (4) respectively connected to the affixed portions of the metal plate and soldered on the circuit board, and a second housing (22) over molded with the first housing and the pair of latches to form a subassembly.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes a shielding plate (1), a base portion (2) insert molded with the shielding plate and defining two rows of passageways (21), two rows of terminals (3) affixed to the base portion, and an insulative housing (4) over molded with the base portion. The two rows of passageways extend through the base portion along a front-to-back direction and exposed completely upwardly and downwardly. Each terminal includes a contacting beam (31) having a contacting portion (311). The shielding plate is located between the two rows of terminals.

Abstract: An Input/Output (I/O) plug connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1) having a base portion (11) and a mating portion (12) extending forwardly from the base portion, the mating portion having a top wall (121), a bottom wall (122), a pair of sidewalls (123) cooperatively and peripherally defining a receiving space (125), a number of first contacts (21) retained in the top wall and a number of second contacts (22) retained in the bottom wall, the first contacts and the second contacts facing toward each other across the receiving space along a vertical direction; a circuit plate (4) assembled to the base portion of the insulative housing and sandwiched between the first contacts and the second contacts for electrical connection; and a metal shield (5) covering the insulative housing.

Abstract: A push switch (100) includes an insulative housing (1) defining a first space (111) communicating with an upper face (11) thereof and a second space (121) communicating with a lower face (12) thereof, a number of contacts (2) retained in the insulative housing, a dome sheet (3) positioned in the first space, a metal shell (5) covering the insulative housing, a button (4) positioned between the metal shell and the dome sheet, and an IC element (6) assembled in the second space. The contacts includes a grounding contact (21), a switch contact (22), and a signal contact (23). The dome sheet constantly contacts the grounding contact. The button is operable for actuating the dome sheet to connect with the switch contact. The IC element contacts the grounding contact, the switch contact, and the signal contact. The IC element undertakes high current.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) with an integrated circuit module (4) comprises: an insulative housing (1) having a base portion (11) and a tongue portion (12) extending from the base portion (11); a number of contacts (2) assembled in a number of recesses (10) of the housing (1), each contact (2) having a contact portion (21) at the front end, a middle connecting portion (22), and a soldering tail (23) at the rear end; a shield case (3) enclosing the housing (1); and an integrated circuit module (4). The integrated circuit module (4) is soldered to the connecting portions of the contacts and therefore fastened by the electrical connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) with an integrated circuit module (4) comprises: an insulative housing (1) having a base portion (11) and a tongue portion (12) extending from the base portion (11); a number of contacts (2) assembled in a number of recesses (10) of the housing (1), each contact (2) having a contact portion (21) at the front end, a middle connecting portion (22), and a soldering tail (23) at the rear end; a shield case (3) enclosing the housing (1); and an integrated circuit module (4). The integrated circuit module (4) is soldered to the connecting portions of the contacts and therefore fastened by the electrical connector.

Abstract: A contact terminal, comprising a flat portion, a first bent portion extending from the flat portion, and defining an opening structure therein; a second bent portion extending from the first bent portion; and a contact engaging portion extending from the second bent portion, and including a downward tab extending into the opening structure of the first bend portion when depressed.

Abstract: A contact terminal, comprising a flat portion, a first bent portion extending from the flat portion, and defining an opening structure therein; a second bent portion extending from the first bent portion; and a contact engaging portion extending from the second bent portion, and including a downward tab extending into the opening structure of the first bend portion when depressed.