Abstract: A ruggedized electronics system is disclosed. The ruggedized electronics system includes at least one ruggedized electronics module. The electronics module has an electrical module coupling. The ruggedized electronics system also includes an open framed chassis provided with more than one electrical chassis coupling. At least one electrical chassis coupling is coupled to at least one electronic module. The electronics modules may be coupled to and decoupled from the chassis, so that the system may be selectively reconfigured.

Abstract: A card connector comprises: an ejection mechanism having an ejection member for ejecting a card; a locking piece displaceable vertically of the connector housing and adapted to fix the ejection member, when the card is loaded, to restrict the movement of the ejection member in the card ejection direction; and an releasing means for unlocking the locking piece in response to the card ejection operation.

Abstract: A compact flash card includes a coupler for coupling to the computer facility, a circuit board attached to the card and having a number of electric elements, and one or more batteries attached to the card and coupled to the circuit board for energizing the electric elements, and for preventing the compact flash card from consuming the electric energy of the computer facility, and thus for increasing the working life of the computer facility. The card may be indirectly coupled to the computer facility indirectly via a transforming device.

Abstract: A connector with a cover includes a housing in which a linear member is disposed, a cover being attachable to the housing for guiding the liner member, and a correction portion which is provided in the housing. The correction portion corrects a deformation of the cover when the cover is engaged with the housing while the cover is deformed with respect to an original shape.

Abstract: An improved rack-mounted server comprises, in one embodiment, a slidable electronics tray having a top cover secured to the rack, to facilitate access to the tray when it is withdrawn from the rack. The tray also includes a camming mechanism to facilitate insertion of the tray into and its extraction from cable connectors or plugs affixed to the rack. The tray includes, in one embodiment, a movement detection mechanism to power it up or down when tray insertion or removal, respectively, is initiated. In addition, the rack includes an improved cable management system that can accommodate different cables and cable plugs. As a tray is inserted into or removed from the rack, corresponding connectors on the tray are electrically coupled to or uncoupled from cable plugs affixed to the rack, eliminating any need to remove cables from the tray or reinstall them.

Abstract: A computer casing (100) includes a cage (90), a side panel (10), a top panel (30), and a fastening device (60) for securing the side panel to the top panel. The side panel has a plurality of hooks (15). The top panel defines a sliding slot (38) slidably accommodating the fastening device. A plurality of recesses (48) defined in one side of the top panel is in communication with corresponding through holes (46) defined in one slot wall (44) bordering the sliding slot. A plurality of through openings (70) is defined through the fastening device. A spring (74) is placed over a cross-shaped nub (72) on one end of the fastening device. When the hooks are extending into the through openings, the hooks drive the fastening device to compress the spring. The spring then decompresses, causing the hooks to snappingly engage the side panel with the top panel.

Abstract: A rack assembly (1) includes cross-connecting bars (5) and guide bars (15) for printed circuit boards (59). These guide bars each include a fixing device (36) for the placement of a receiving element (17) which has a contact zone (37) and is placed into electric contact on a cross-connecting bar. The invention also provides for front elements (13) having centering contacts (25) that protrude into, and thereby come into contact with, the contact zone, in a low-ohmic, current-carrying manner, when the front element is set in place. The receiving element preferably has a contact blade (54) which extends into a guide groove (26) of the guide bar.

Abstract: An information processing system having a function extending apparatus including at least one first connector provided on a surface of the function extending apparatus for mounting the information processing device, and connected with at least one corresponding second connector provided on a lower surface of the information processing device, when the information processing device is mounted on the function extending apparatus. The function extending apparatus includes a pushing member moved in an upper direction so as to push the information processing device up from the function extending apparatus, a rotatable operation member, and a push-up mechanism which moves the pushing member in the upper direction, when the operation member is rotated.

Abstract: A docking mechanism for releasably interconnecting an electronics subassembly and a game interface board in a gaming machine. The electronics subassembly includes a housing enclosing a gaming control board. The docking mechanism includes an operating lever which is moveable between a docked position and an undocked position. Two latches are rotatably mounted to the operating lever and engage or disengage the electronics subassembly from the game interface board when the operating lever is moved from the docked or undocked positions, respectively. An optional housing door may be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the gaming control board.

Abstract: An equipment rack includes a shelf and a backplane which supports and receives an electronic module having a rear connector. The backplane includes a complementary connector for engaging the rear connector along an insertion axis. An extraction tool is coupled to the shelf and to the module for disengaging the rear connector from the complementary connector while producing an extraction force having a first component substantially along the insertion axis and a second component substantially perpendicular to the insertion axis. A hold-down bracket is coupled to the module and slidably engages the shelf to counteract the second component of the extraction force until the rear connector disengages from the complementary connector and thus avoids upward movement of the module.

Abstract: A connector lock for securing and supporting a fully engaged connector assembly against disconnect even when subjected to vibrational forces experienced during launch into outer space. The connector lock includes a base portion and a pair of end portions extending substantially parallel to each other. Each end portion includes a pair of spaced-apart arms formed of flexible material and positioned so as to flex apart as a connector assembly is inserted between the arms. The arms snap back toward their original positions to prevent inadvertent release of the connector assembly.

Abstract: A smart card connector has a card-receiving cavity with a recess (194, FIG. 73) at the rear that receives the rear edge (152) of the card. A cover or flap is then pivoted down on the support element and slid forward to slide hooks (288, FIG. 27) at the front of the cover under shoulders (292) on the support element. The rear edge of the card extends along the length (A′, FIG. 45) of the card, so the distance from the open front of the connector to the recess (194) and card rear edge is equal to about the smaller width of the card.

Abstract: A disk drive system includes a disk drive array enclosure forming receiving cavities for housing respective disk drive modules. Each receiving cavity is defined by top, bottom, and rear surfaces, and an opening. The top and bottom surfaces of each receiving cavity expand away from one another to form receiving slots adjacent the opening of the receiving cavity. The disk drive system further includes a disk drive module having a housing and a disk drive carrier handle connected to the housing. The drive module is insertable into a receiving cavity of the drive array enclosure such that the housing is enclosed by the top, bottom, and rear surfaces of the receiving cavity and the drive carrier handle is positioned at the opening of the receiving cavity. The drive carrier handle has tab purchases located around the periphery of the drive carrier handle.

Abstract: A connector of the subscriber identity module card with a card ejection device is disclosed and it can be implemented in a cellular phone. The connector of the subscriber identity module card includes a housing base and a card ejection device. The card ejection device comprises a member of the main body, a member for receiving the force, and a pushing member, all of which are used to push the SIM card out from the connector of the subscriber identity module card, and the member of the main body is implemented on an opening region of the house in a manner capable of sliding. In addition, the member for receiving the force is located at one end of the member of the main body and protrudes out from the opening region. Also, the pushing member is located at another end of the member of the main body and is disposed inside the connector of the subscriber identity module card, so as to contact with the SIM card.

Abstract: Improved housings for computing devices are disclosed. One improvement pertains to a multi-axis ventilation system. Another improvement pertains to a push button latch for a portable computer. Still another improvement pertains to a media bay ejection system provided with a dampener. These improvements can be provided separately or in any combination in a given computing device.

Abstract: A parallel-plugged planar sandwich arrangement for a computer system includes a first printed circuit board having a first electrical connector on a surface thereof, and a second printed circuit board having a second electrical connector on a surface thereof. The second electrical connector is electrically mated to the first electrical connector, to electrically couple the first printed circuit board to the second printed circuit board. A stiffener panel is disposed between the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board. A disengagement mechanism is attached to the panel and includes a cam assembly that has a cam rotatable about an axis of rotation, a cam pin projecting out from opposite sides of the cam and being coaxial with the axis of rotation, and a torsional helical spring disposed around the cam pin for automatically rotating the cam in a first direction. A handle is attached to the cam.

Abstract: In a lever-actuated connector, on one end part of a side surface of a connector body (23) is formed a protruding lever insertion rib (27), into which an end (24C) of a lever (24) is inserted, which allows the end (24C) of the lever (24) to rock, and which extends upwardly and downwardly. An upper rib linking part (27A) that joins opposing walls that surround a lever insertion slit (31) is formed larger than a lower rib linking part (27B), and an upper through hole (32) communicates between the upper end surface of the upper rib linking part (27A) and the lever insertion slit (31). By adopting this configuration, when the lever insertion slit (31) is formed, die removal is done upwardly and downwardly, and it is not necessary to use a sliding die, thereby simplifying the die construction for the connector body (23), reducing the cost, and also enabling smooth insertion and fitting together of connectors.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for remotely unplugging an electrical device is disclosed. The apparatus may include a connection member with prongs in one end, suitable for engaging a standard wall outlet, and a receiving socket in the opposite end for receiving a standard electrical plug. A pressure member may be movably attached to the connection member to push the connection member away from an electrical outlet, thereby withdrawing the prongs and effectively unplugging the electrical device. The pressure member may be driven by a spring that is held in a compressed configuration by a locking member. The locking member may, in turn, be unlocked by a mechanical or electrical actuator. For example, the actuator may be a flexible connector attached to the power cord of the electrical device, such that pulling on the cord results in unlocking the locking member. Alternatively, the actuator may be a solenoid driven by power through the apparatus.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a data storage device in a cage of a computer enclosure includes a board body and a plurality of fixing clips. The board body defines a plurality of mounting holes and receiving slots. Each fixing clip includes a inserting portion extending through the mounting hole of the board body and a corresponding side hole of the data storage device for attaching the board body to the data storage device, and first and second grounding fingers for respectively contacting the data storage device and the computer enclosure thereby forming a grounding path therebetween while fixing the data storage device to the computer enclosure.

Abstract: A printed circuit board retainer. The printed circuit board retainer directs the movement of a printed circuit board during installation into an enclosure. In a relaxed position, the retainer forms a barrier to the withdrawal of the printed circuit board from the enclosure. The printed circuit board retainer may be displaced from its relaxed position and locked in an open position to facilitate during installation and withdrawal of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A socket for an electrical part, having a socket body with a mount portion on which an electrical part is mounted, an operation member with an operative portion vertically movable with respect to the socket body, a conductive portion electrically connected to the electrical part through a contact to a terminal of the electrical part and a latch that presses a peripheral edge portion of the electrical part mounted on the mount portion and is urged by an urging force in one direction. The latch has a pressing portion pressing the peripheral edge portion of the electrical part against the mount portion when the latch is pivoted in a first direction, a displacement portion abutting against the electrical part to move the electrical part when the latch is pivoted in a second direction against the urging force and a press portion to be pressed by the operative portion of the operation member when the operation member is moved downward so the latch is pivoted in the second direction.

Abstract: A test clip is provided for electrically interfacing an electronic component to test equipment used to electrically test the component and/or an electronic unit incorporating the component. The test clip is readily aligned on and secured to the electronic component to convert the component leads into accessible test points that may be probed or easily connected to the test equipment. The test clip may include one or more replaceable contacts that can be replaced, either individually or in one or more groups, when a contact becomes damaged or worn. The replaceable contacts may include one or more lead contacts that are electrically connected to test point contacts. The lead contacts may be adjustably supported on the test clip so that they can be properly aligned with the component leads. The contacts may also include one or more replaceable interface connectors, which may be provided with a resilient interconnector, for electrically interconnecting the component leads to the lead contacts of the test clip.

Abstract: An improved inserter/ejector device is disclosed for the insertion or removal of printed circuit boards (PCBs), particularly in environments in which many such boards are to be located in close proximity. In such environments, it is often difficult, if not impossible, to reach between boards so that one may be inserted or removed without damaging others. The inserter/ejector provides various improvements over the prior art, for example, the PCB may attached on either side of a mounting portion using a threaded boss, and the device implements a lockable lever arm to ensure that the PCB is not accidentally removed. The present invention also features a guide pin which, when mated to a corresponding hole in a host system chassis, serves to positively locate the PCB relative to the host system chassis for proper insertion. The inserter/ejector further includes a label area molded into the lever arm for clearly identifying the attached PCB.

Abstract: A connector structure 1 has a cable 3, and a left connector 10 and a right connector 20 connected respectively to left and right ends of the cable 3. The left and right connectors 10 and 20 respectively have terminal holding members 11, 21 that are made of an insulating material and hold a plurality of terminals, protective covers 13, 23 that are made of a conductive material and covers the terminal holding member, and pull tabs 15, 25. The pull tabs 15 and 25 respectively have tip end parts thereof bonded onto the covers 13, 23 respectively and extend out in the cable direction. The left and right connectors 10 and 20 are removed from respective counterpart connectors 5, 7 into which the left and right connector 10, 20 have been fitted by grasping the pull tabs 15, 25 and pulling in a direction such that the left and right connectors 10, 20 separate away from the respective counterpart connectors 5, 7.

Abstract: An optical disk drive assembly includes a hollow housing, an optical disk drive, and a control panel. The hollow housing has a bottom wall, two opposite side walls extending upwardly from two opposite sides of the bottom wall, a rear wall extending upwardly from a rear end of the bottom wall, and a front opening formed at a front end of the bottom wall and opposed to the rear wall. The optical disk drive is mounted inside the hollow housing. The optical disk drive is spaced apart from and is disposed above the bottom wall to define a clearance therebetween. The control panel is movably received in the clearance. The control panel has a front end, and a plurality of control keys disposed adjacent to the front end of the control panel and connected electrically to the optical disk drive for manipulation of the optical disk drive.

Abstract: A recessed bezel and corresponding assembly are provided for internally mounting a data storage device in a computer system housing. The recessed bezel allows the removable data storage medium to be inserted into the data storage device to a loaded position, such that none of the removable data storage medium protrudes outwardly from the computer system housing.

Abstract: A docking station is adapted for use with a notebook computer with a downwardly oriented docking connector. The top side of the housing of the docking station has an upwardly oriented electrical connector which is adapted for mating with the docking connector in a in a vertical direction. An ejector is mounted in the housing, and is movable upwardly and downwardly for placement and removal of the notebook computer. A rotary shaft is mounted to the housing, and is coupled to the ejector for moving the ejector for placement and removal of the computer in the docking station. An operating member is mounted on the housing, and is coupled to the rotary shaft. The operating member is operable from an exterior of the housing for rotating the rotary shaft.

Abstract: In a rack system for inserting electrical printed circuit board assemblies, front elements (52,8) for slots are provided with projecting plug-in and withdrawable centering and contact elements (13,49). These elements have associated receiving elements (16,21) composed of electrically conductive material and are mounted with low impedance to a transverse connecting rail (36,38). During an insertion process, the receiving elements and the centering and contact elements come into contact in a centered manner. When inserted, the receiving elements and the centering and contact elements provide a vibration-proof mechanical connection with a high adhesion force and a low-impedance contact with a high current carrying capacity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool for use in disengaging elements of an electrical connector comprising an elongated axial handle having a griping end and a forward distal end; first and second opposed arms extending laterally from the elongated axial handle adjacent said forward distal end; and laterally spaced first and second fingers ending forward respectively from said first and second opposed arms to be engageable with the electrical connector. A combination of this tool and an electrical connector and a method of using this tool are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes insulative housing with a slot for receiving an auxiliary circuit card, a pair of pivotable ejectors for ejecting the circuit card, and pair of fasteners for mounting the connector to a primary circuit board. Each of the fasteners is anchored within the housing and includes a projecting mounting portion that is insertably mountable in a mounting aperture in the primary circuit board. Each of the ejectors is pivotably mounted on an ejector retaining portion of the fastener. In an embodiment, the ejector retaining portion of the fastener is formed by two resilient beams arranged parallel to each other. The ejector fits between the beams. At a free end of each beam, a protrusion is formed which is held in a biased manner inwardly against a cooperative detent in a side of the ejector. The ejector is held pivotably by the opposed protrusions riding within the detents. The arrangement facilitates a slim design of the connector, occupying less space.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved structure for an extension card connector comprising a connector body with a central fissure formed for interleaving with an extension card therein; two pusher members disposed in both sides of said connector body, each said being provided with a short cylindrical stem, and a narrow slot formed at the middle of lower half portion thereof, the narrow slot contains a cylindrical post aligned to the stem with respect to a common central axis; two accommodation slots formed respectively at both ends of the connector body for accommodating the two pusher members therein, a trap is formed respectively at each the wall surface of each accommodation slot for capturing the two stems therein and prohibiting their vertical upward and horizontal excursion; and two sustaining members provided for the two accommodation slots at the center thereof which are able to be inserted into the two narrow slots, and an positioning slot is provided at the top end thereof for contacting with the bottom of each

Abstract: A function of the extending apparatus for an information processing device including at least one connector provided on a surface of the function extending apparatus for mounting the information processing device, and connected with a corresponding connector provided on a lower surface of the information processing device, when the information processing device is mounted on the function extending apparatus. The function extending apparatus includes a pushing member moved in an upper direction so as to push the information processing device up from the function extending apparatus, a rotatable operation member, and a push-up mechanism which moves the pushing member in the upper direction, when the operation member is rotated.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly having an ejector mechanism built thereon. Left and right ejector lever mounts are fixed on left and right sides of an electrical connector. A rigid handle couples dual ejector levers pivotally engaged with the left and right ejector lever mounts. The levers actuate ejector pads for engaging a circuit board and urging the connector away from its counterpart on the circuit board. A u-shaped connector assembly may be made from two of the connector and ejector lever arrangements. A cable joins the two arrangements, and the entire assembly may be used to couple signals from a first to a second circuit board or to another component. Once the assembly is installed on the circuit boards, a u-shaped retainer bracket may be installed on top of the assembly. The retainer bracket helps to guarantee a reliable electrical connection by urging the connectors toward their counterparts on the circuit boards.

Abstract: An electrical connector (10) comprising a first part (12) including a housing (16) having opposed side walls (18,20) each having an upper wall (24) and a lower wall (26) defining opposed slide surfaces (28) extending in a direction (Y) substantially perpendicular to the mating axis. Each side wall (34,36) includes first and second spaced apertures (34,36) and an upward extension (70). A slider (30,31) is positioned adjacent each side wall and includes a pair of inclined cam surfaces (46) having openings (48) alignable with the apertures in the lower wall, and a resilient tab (52) for making a snap fit in the first aperture in a fully unmated position or the second aperture in a fully mated position. A substantially U-shaped lever (58) having a pair of arms (60) and pivot means (62,72) on each arm allowing the lever to pivot relative to the housing. Drive means (66,74;68,80) on each arm and each slider slide each slider relative to the adjacent side wall on pivoting of the lever relative to the housing.

Abstract: An ejector mechanism is provided for pulling an electrical mating end portion of an electronic device in a first direction away from an electrical connector that is provided on a circuit board. The ejector mechanism includes a base member adapted for retaining the electronic device thereon and having a rear end formed with an upwardly extending engaging flange that extends in a second direction transverse to the first direction, a cover member disposed above the base member and cooperating with the base member so as to confine the electronic device therebetween, and an elongated operating member extending in the second direction. The cover member has a pivot portion disposed above the engaging flange. The operating member is mounted pivotally on the pivot portion about a pivot axis, and has a hook projection which defines a downwardly opening engaging groove for receiving the engaging flange therein.

Abstract: A fitting structure for connectors includes a female connector 30, a male connector 40 and a hood assembly 10. In assembling, an assembling port of the connector 30 is assembled to an opening 18 of the hood assembly 10. The engagement and disengagement between the male and female connectors 40, 30 can be accomplished by reciprocatively moving slide members 13, 13 in the hood assembly 10 while guide pins 44 are being retained in guide grooves 14 of the slide members 13, 13. Respective interior dimensions A, B, D defining the assembling port are respectively larger than respective interior dimensions a, b, d defining the opening 18 of the hood assembly 10, a step 38 is produced in a boundary area between the hood assembly 10 and the female connector 30. Without entering the female connector 30 into the hood assembly 10, it is possible to fit the male connector 40 to the female connector 30 certainly.

Abstract: An interface device includes a base, a lift mechanism, and a linkage mechanism. The base has a front end, a rear end, left and right sides between the front and rear ends, a top face adapted for placement of a portable computer thereon, a bottom face, and a connector housing. The connector housing is formed at the rear end of the base, and has an upright front wall extending upwardly from the top face of the base. A connector is mounted on the front wall of the connector housing at a predetermined height relative to the top face, and is adapted for engaging a mating connector of the portable computer. The lift mechanism is mounted on the base and is adapted for moving the portable computer upwardly and downwardly relative to the top face of the base so that the mating connector of the portable computer can register with and engage the connector on the base. The linkage mechanism is mounted on the base, and is connected operatively to the lift mechanism in order to actuate the lift mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a card connector which allows secure stopping of ejection levers in a header housing accommodating a plurality of cards. An intermediate wall (20) has a stop member (22) that stops pivoting of an ejection lever (41) of ejection mechanism (40). The intermediate wall is formed separately from a partition wall (13), which is formed as an integral part of header housing (10) of card connector (1) and which forms a partition between a plurality of cards, but the intermediate wall is attached to the partition wall (13). An inclined surface (25) facilitates insertion of the cards, and it is located on an end surface on the card insertion side of the stop member (22).

Abstract: An electrical plug connection has a first plug part having first contact elements and a second plug part having second contact elements. The plug parts being moved in a common plane toward one another until a contact position is reached in which the contact elements establish electrical contact with one another. A wire spring is mounted on the second plug part and has at least one spring leg that is moved from an initial position by the movement of the first plug part relative to the second plug part into a locking position in which the spring leg locks the first plug part and the second plug part in the contact position. The spring leg is a freely projecting spring wire and has a free end. The second plug part has a guide member for the free end of the freely projecting spring wire. The guide member is comprised of a first portion extending parallel to the moving direction and a slanted second portion slanted outwardly away from the second plug part.

Abstract: A low coupling force connector consists of a connector body; a slider slidable on the connector body, having a first cam groove engageable with a first cam projection provided on a mating connector, the slider further having a second cam projection; and a lever rotatably supported on the connector body, which has at a point of action a second cam groove engageable with the second cam projection of the slider, whereby in coordination with rotation of the lever, the connectors are fitted to each other, wherein the second cam groove at the point of action of the lever is located close to a center of the slider in a direction perpendicular to a fitting direction of the connectors. The connector is easily and reliably couplable with the mating connector through operation of the lever.

Abstract: A function extending apparatus for an information processing device including at least one first connector provided on a surface of the function extending apparatus for mounting the information processing device, and connected with at least one corresponding second connector provided on a lower surface of the information processing device, when the information processing device is mounted on the function extending apparatus. The function extending apparatus includes a pushing member moved in an upper direction so as to push the information processing device up from the function extending apparatus, a rotatable, and a push-up mechanism which moves the pushing member in the upper direction, when the operation member is rotated.

Abstract: An assembly for connecting an IC card to a printed circuit board includes a surface mounted connector and an ejector unit. The surface mounted connector has contacts arranged in an upper and a lower row at a narrow pitch to achieve a high degree of density of electronic components while maintaining high accuracy of contact positioning. Contacts are made by punching out from a metal sheet and have round contact sections for electrical connection with an IC card, termination sections with a portion for soldering connection to the printed circuit board, U-shaped retaining sections for insertion into contact holding openings of housing and supporting legs fitted in locking sections of the housing. The ejector unit is small but sufficiently strong and is simple to manufacture. It comprises a frame with left and right edges bent to form a guiding section wrapping around the side edges of the inserted IC card. Retaining members and a grounding contact for the card are also made by the same stamping operation.

Abstract: An ejector mechanism for use in a card connector comprises a guiding arm defining a channel and a reception cavity in communication with the channel. A push bar is slidably received in the channel and in an intermediate portion thereof defines a slot and a cutout narrower than and communicating with the slot thus forming a first digit confronting and spaced from a second digit by the cutout. A spring device includes a first section firmly enclosing the first digit and a second section loosely enclosing the second digit and the spring device is retained in the reception cavity of the guiding arm. A lever device has a driving end connected to one retaining end of the push bar thus when the push bar slides in the channel of the guiding bar the lever device is driven by the push bar to force the card connector to eject a memory card.

Abstract: A connector mutually-fitting mechanism in which a pair of connectors, mounted respectively on separate structural members, are fitted together through a fitting lever. Specifically, one connector is projectably and retractably mounted on an instrument panel, and the other connector is fixedly mounted on a gauge board. A driven pin is formed on and projects from the one connector, and a guide groove for receiving the driven pin is formed in the other connector. After the gauge board is connected to the instrument panel, a fitting lever having a cam groove is inserted, thereby fitting the driven pin into the cam groove, and the fitting lever is moved forward and backward, thereby fitting the two connectors together and disengaging the two connectors from each other.

Abstract: A card ejection mechanism for a card connector including a guiding frame, a rear actuating arm, a spring for urging the rear actuating arm rearward, a front actuating arm, and a follower pivotably connected to the rear actuating arm. The guiding frame has an inner space, a positioning groove within the inner space, and a channel. The rear actuating arm is slidably received in the inner space between a forward and a rearward stagnation positions. The front actuating arm is slidably received in the channel and has a front end adapted to operate a card ejection plate. The follower has a projection extending into the positioning groove and is moveable together with the rear actuating arm along the positioning groove to actuate the front actuating arm in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A card connector in a U shape for receiving a card in a slot of the U shape and electrically connecting a connector portion provided in a bridging portion of the U shape with a mating connector portion of the card, has an ejector for ejecting the card from a connecting condition between the connector portion and the mating connector portion. The ejector comprises an eject plate slidably mounted on the card connector and having engaging fingers for pushing the card. A lever is rotatably mounted on the bridging portion and is engaged with the eject plate to permit the eject plate to rotate relatively to the lever so that rotation of the lever makes the eject plate slide to push the card by the fingers. The eject plate and the lever have a stopper which, upon further rotation of the lever, preventing further relative rotation of the eject plate to cause rotation of the eject plate together with the lever so that the card is further moved so as to insure the complete ejection of the card.

Abstract: A lever type connector has a lever (60) and a housing body (10) consisting of a main body (20) and a wire cover (40). The lever (60) has a pair of arms (65), and an operating part (66) which connects the arms (65) at one end. When the lever (60) is mounted on the housing body (10), the ribs (43) on the inclined parts (42) of the wire cover (40) engage with the arms (65) and act to spread the arms (65) outward. When the arms in this outward-spread state are moved over the posts (22) so that the arms reach positions directly above the posts (22), the arms undergo elastic recovery inward, and act to move the openings (62) into positions in the vicinity of the posts (22).

Abstract: A connector connecting structure, includes a first connector supported by a holder and a second connector to be connected to the first connector. In the connector connecting structure, there is provided in the holder a support portion including a recessed groove or the like for supporting the first connector in such a manner that the first connector can be slid in a direction where the two connectors can be connected together, while two slide members slidable and displaceable in a direction at right angles to the connecting direction of the two connectors are respectively supported between the holder and first connector.

Abstract: An electrical interconnect device includes an elongated socket for releasably holding a module in an engaged position therein and an ejector for ejecting at least a portion of the module from the socket. The device also includes a lever arm for rotating the module ejector means about an axis of rotation extending in the direction of elongation of the socket to move the module ejector against a module held in the socket. This action causes at least a portion of the module to be disengaged from the socket means to enable a user to extract the module from the socket means. The rotatably actuated module ejector is mounted on the device to lie between two modules that are held in side-by-side relation in the socket. The lever arm is pivotable about an axis of rotation either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to permit a technician to remove more than one module from the socket.

Abstract: In the low insertion force connector of a slide type, one connector housing 10 includes in the interior portion thereof a guide member 20, and a lock engaging portion 22 formed on the fitting side of the guide member 20; the other connector housing 30 includes a pair of flexible lock arms 33 provided through a pair of slits 32 respectively formed in the two side walls in the longitudinal direction thereof, and a pair of lock hold portions 34 respectively formed in the mutually opposing inner walls of the lock arms 33 and on the fitting side thereof; and, if the lock engaging portion 22 is engaged with the lock hold portions 34, then one and the other connector housing 10 and 30 can be secured to each other temporarily.