Abstract: A fool-proof card connector includes a housing that has an opening, a card-receiving space, a chamber in a sidewall at one side of the chamber, a stop block that is pivotally mounted in the chamber and has a stop face, and a spring member mounted in the chamber for biasing the stop block toward the outside of the chamber to a biased position where the stop face of the stop block is suspending in the card-receiving space to stop incorrect insertion of a MS memory card.

Abstract: An electrical card connector includes an insulating housing (2) having a base section (21) and a pair of lateral offsets (22) extending from the opposite ends of the base section, a shell (1) mounted on the insulating housing to define a card slot (5) therebetween for insertion of a card, a terminal module (321) retained in the insulating housing and comprising a plurality of terminals protruding into the card slot, and a pair of elastic pieces (6) mounted on the opposite lateral offsets of the insulating housing, respectively. Wherein each elastic piece protrudes into the card slot and a distance between the elastic pieces is smaller than a width of the inserted card.

Abstract: A system for securing a module within a chassis includes a rotatable handle located on the module. The rotatable handle includes a notch and a latch. The chassis includes a cam and guide rail. In embodiments of the invention, the interaction of the notch and the latch on the handle with the cam in the chassis operate to automatically rotate the handle from an open position to a closed position when the module is inserted into the chassis by pushing on a bezel of the module. Embodiments of the invention move the module into a seated position within the chassis when the handle is rotated from an open position to a closed position.

Abstract: A PIU plug-in/plug-off mechanism for an electronic apparatus, which is capable of efficiently applying a force required for a plugging-in/off operation of connectors to a printed board by pressing a portion of the printed board close to a backplane. An operating handle of a card lever is turned counterclockwise to thereby bring a push pin into abutment with a rear edge of an open recess. When the card lever is further turned in this state, a pressing force for moving a plug-in unit in the insertion direction acts on an engaging member via an arm. This starts fitting the printed board into a plug-in connector without causing warping of the printed board.

Abstract: A connector for an electronic card includes an improved latching mechanism for facilitating the insertion and removal of the card. In one embodiment, a connector body is secured to a motherboard and has a socket for removably receiving a DIMM to a seated position. In the seated position, DIMM terminals are in electrical contact with socket terminals, placing the DIMM in electronic communication with the motherboard. A lever is pivotally coupled to an end of the connector body, and is pivotable into engagement with the DIMM to raise the DIMM. A linear actuator is movably secured on a track and is movable into engagement with the lever. A user ejects the DIMM by pressing downward on the linear actuator at a push point. In response, the linear actuator engages the lever to cause the lever to raise the DIMM from the seated position to a raised position, thereby separating electrical contact between the DIMM terminals and the socket terminals.

Abstract: A lever type connector in which a connector holder is reliably fit into a receptacle holder to prevent a half-fitting is provided. In the lever type connector, a restricting recess is provided on the front side of an arm plate of a lever, and below a multiple force recess. When a connector holder is inserted into the receptacle, a rear surface of the restricting recess abuts to a rear surface of a receiving portion to restrict rotation of the lever. Then, when the connector holder is pushed down to the standby position where the receiving portion is inserted into the multiple force recess, the restricting recess is away from the rear surface of the receiving portion, so that restriction of rotation of the lever is cancelled.

Abstract: A card edge connector includes an elongated insulative housing, a number of electrical contacts received therein and an ejector rotatably mounted thereon. The insulative housing defines a central slot for receiving a card therein. At least one tower is formed at one end of the insulative housing and includes a pair of sidewalls. The ejector includes a main body with a kicker at a bottom end and a handle at a top end thereof. Each sidewall of the tower includes a first bar and a second bar engaging with a first protrusion disposed on the ejector thereby generating a two-segment interference between the ejector and the insulative housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector body having a first end and an opposite second end. The connector body is configured to receive and electrically connect with an electric module. An ejector lever is pivotally mounted to at least one of the first and second ends for releasable retention of the module. The ejector lever is configured with an aperture therethrough and a light pipe extends through the aperture for alignment with a fault indicator.

Abstract: An electrical card connector (1) for receiving a card, includes an insulative housing (4), a shield (2) with an end mounted on the insulative housing and another end defining an inserting opening (10) for the card inserting, and an ejecting mechanism (5) assembled on a lateral side of the shield. The ejecting mechanism comprises a lever mechanism (51) for ejecting the card, and a pushing mechanism (52) connecting with the lever mechanism. The pushing mechanism includes a pushing bar (523), a base (521) with a track (5211) mating with the pushing bar, a slider (522) movably received in the pushing bar and the track of the base, and a stopping plate (525) mounted adjacent to the pushing bar with a beam (5251) resisting on the pushing bar and capable of separating from the pushing bar by the lever mechanism.

Abstract: A strap (110, 210, 410) connected from one lateral side to the opposing lateral side of a non-conductive plate (120, 220, 420) disposed on the prongs (443, 444, 445) of an electrical plug 440 to permit easy removal of the electrical plug 440 from a socket for elderly or infirm individuals by applying force to the strap (110, 210, 410). The non-conductive plate 120 has preformed openings (123, 124, 125), which can each include a portion that is incurvate with respect to the opening for insertion of the electrical prongs therethrough. A slidable body (101-104; 201-204; 401-404) may be utilized with the strap (110, 210, 410) to retain the strap at a desired location on a power cord 430 or provide support for a power cord 430. A slidable body (101-104; 201-204; 305-306; 401-404) may be colored to aid in identifying a power cord 430 or appliance connected thereto.

Abstract: A card edge connector for electrically connecting an electronic card with an upper notch and a lower notch in its lateral edges to a circuit board includes an elongated insulating body, conducting terminals received in the insulating body and an ejecting mechanism pivotingly combined with at least one end of the insulating body. The ejecting mechanism includes a main portion, an ejecting portion and an operating portion. The ejecting portion and the operating portion respectively extend from two ends of the main portion. The ejecting mechanism further has a fastening portion for fastening the lower notch. The operating portion has an upper end surface through which an opening extends. The fastening portion is located under the opening. Using on the above structure, the electronic card can be easily secured in the insulating body. The present invention has a reduced height and lower cost, which is suitable for mass production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical card connector (100), comprising an insulative housing (1), a plurality of terminals (3) receiving by the insulative housing (1), a shell (2) covering the insulative housing (1), an eject mechanism (4) assembled on one side of the insulative housing (1) for ejecting an electrical card. The insulative housing (1) and shell (3) define a receiving space (10) for accepting the electrical card. Said the ejector mechanism (4) comprises a locking device (44). Said locking device (44) comprises a locking member (440) with two flexible arms (441) connecting to the slider (40) in a front-to-rear direction. Said flexible arms (441) assume a step-shaped distribution.

Abstract: Providing a connector with a lever, which can be prevented from falling away from a connector housing when the lever is pushed in a direction of separating from a mating connector at a condition in the condition, in which the connector housing is disengaged from the mating connector, the connector includes a connector housing, a lever mounted rotatably on the connector housing and a limiter projection. The lever rotates along an arrow so as to move the connector close to a mating connector. The lever rotates along another arrow so as to move the connector apart from the mating connector. The limiter projection limits the lever to rotate along another arrow in a condition that the connector is disengaged from the mating connector.

Abstract: A socket connector for connecting an IC package to a printed circuit board includes an insulating base (6) defining a mating face (61) and a plurality of terminal grooves (65) therethrough in a first direction perpendicular to the mating face. A plurality of conductive terminals (7) is retained in the terminal grooves (65) for electrically contacting with corresponding pins of the IC package when the IC package is assembled on the insulating base. A pair of ejecting devices (67) each includes an ejecting portion (675) projecting into the insulating base (6) and an operating portion (674) extending outward of the insulating base. The ejecting portion (675) moves beyond the mating face (61) in the first direction when an exterior force is applied on the operating portion (674) to press the operating portion (674) away from the mating face (61), so as to eject the IC package out of the insulating base.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector body having a first end and an opposite second end. The connector body is configured to receive and electrically connect with an electric module. An ejector lever is pivotally mounted to at least one of the first and second ends for releasable retention of the module. The ejector lever is configured with an aperture therethrough and a light pipe extends through the aperture for alignment with a fault indicator.

Abstract: A plug and socket electrical connection for environments with high humidity and low temperatures has a socket with female connections (holes with an electrical terminals), a circular recess for receiving a mating part and tabs and a plug with a male connection (electrodes), the mating part and hooks. The electrical connections are protected from moisture by a snug fit and o-rings when the socket and the plug are electrically connected and the tabs and hooks hold the socket and plug together in place. The socket and plug are disconnected by movement of a handle holding the hooks that is part of the plug and can act as a lever to help the disconnection. The handle also provides a convenient finger hold for pulling the plug away from the socket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for unmating a board-to-board high pin count connector pair, said connector pair comprising two connector elements adapted to be mated together and fixedly mounted on two respective boards; said connector pair is so configured that the two boards are substantially parallel when the two connector elements are mated together; the system according to the present invention comprises at least two cam elements rotatably mounted on a first board on opposite sides with respect to the corresponding connector element and rotation means adapted to manually rotate the cam elements so as to apply a force to a second one of the two boards when the two connector elements are mated together, thereby unmating the connector pair.

Abstract: An electrical connector, for connecting an electrical connector to a circuit board, comprises an insulative housing defining a plurality of passages in an end thereof, a plurality of contacts received in the insulative housing, and an ejecting member being pivotally attached within the end of the housing and the ejecting member having a plurality of cam-type spindles received in the passages. The cam-type spindle defines a first cam surface and a second cam surface in a rotation direction of the cam-type spindle, respectively, the passage defines a first retaining surface and a second retaining surface corresponding to the first cam surface and the second cam surface, respectively, for preventing the ejecting member from further rotation.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector body having a first end and an opposite second end. The connector body is configured to receive and electrically connect with an electric module. An ejector lever is pivotally mounted to at least one of the first and second ends for releasable retention of the module. The ejector lever is configured with an aperture therethrough and a light pipe extends through the aperture for alignment with a fault indicator.

Abstract: A moving plate (40) is formed such that a wall (42) projects forward from a plate-like main body (41). Since the wall (42) surrounds only tabs (31C) located near the center of a receptacle (12) and crosses the inside of the receptacle (12) instead of extending along the inner periphery of the receptacle (12). Accordingly, even if an attempt is made to insert a female connector (50) in an oblique posture into the receptacle (12), the female connector (50) cannot be inserted deeply into the receptacle (12) due to interference with the wall (42), and the damage of the tabs (31A, 31B) and (31C) by the female connector (50) can be prevented.

Abstract: An all-in-one card connector includes a base frame, a plurality of terminal sets, two pivotable stoppers, and a shell. Each of the two pivotable stoppers includes a pivotable portion having one end pivoted to a front part of one of two sides of the base frame; and a stopping portion extending transversally from the other end of the pivotable portion toward an inside of the base frame. The two pivotable stoppers are spaced from each other for such an interval that a relatively wide card can work on the two pivotable stoppers at the same time and a relatively narrow card cannot do so. The interval between the two pivotable stoppers is smaller than width of the relatively narrow card. Two springy members are mounted between the base frame and the two pivotable stoppers respectively. The shell covers a part of the base frame.

Abstract: A plug-in circuit board for insertion into and withdrawal from a rack having at least one front profile rail includes a front plate and a lever-latch handle with a gripping bar pivotably-mounted to the front of the plug-in circuit board. The gripping bar includes an elastically deflectable tongue which, in the pushed-in state of the plug-in circuit board, engages the front plate by a magnetic force between a magnetized stop on the front plate and the tongue.

Abstract: An electrical card connector (1) for receiving a card, includes an insulating housing (10) receiving a plurality of terminals (4), a shell (11) mounting on the insulating housing defining a guiding space (14) and receiving a guiding portion (34) to guiding the card moving in the guiding space, and an ejecting mechanism (6) assembled on the insulating housing. The ejecting mechanism includes an ejecting plate (63) for ejecting the card from the guiding space, an operation portion (66) and a lever member (62) connecting the operation and the ejecting plate. The lever member forms a center point as the center of rotation thereof, and the center point is outside the guiding space.

Abstract: A plug-in module (100) includes a cover (1) including opposite first sidewalls (11) parallel to each other and a first flange (14), a base (2) including opposite second sidewalls (21) parallel to each other assembled to the first sidewalls of the cover and a second flange (24) parallel spaced from the first flange, and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes an actuator (3) and a pull tape (5). The actuator is sliderably assembled to the first and second sidewalls of the base and the cover and includes a pair of sliding arms (31) formed with actuating ends (312) on distal ends thereof and an operating portion (30) connecting with the pair of sliding arms for being pulled to separate the plug-in module from the module receptacle. The pull tape is assembled to the operating portion for selectively being pulled to separate the plug-in module from the module receptacle. The actuator is stiff and the pull tape is soft.

Abstract: An apparatus for the insertion and withdrawal of a plug-in module with front panel into and out of a module carrier, includes a lever arm (2) pivotable about an axis (3) with a handle portion (2a) for the rotation of the lever arm as well as a bolt (5) to lock the lever arm and an operating element (5a) connected to the bolt with which the lever arm can be unlocked. The operating element (5a) is arranged spaced from the lever arm (2), and the handle portion (2a) is designed such that it contacts the front panel (10) of the plug-in module the inwardly pivoted position.

Abstract: A lever type connector comprises two connector housings, a lever which is rotatably attached to one housing and has cam grooves, and cam pins which are provided on another housing and guided by the cam grooves. Connecting or disconnecting is assisted by rotating the lever with the cam pins and the cam grooves. A lever position, at which the cam pins can be inserted into entry gates of the cam grooves respectively, is set as a start position, and a lever position, at which the housings are completely connected, is set as an end position. An attaching position of the lever, at which the lever can be attached to the one housing, is set outside of an ordinary rotation range from the start position to the end position. According to the lever type connector, it is possible to prevent uncoupling of the lever within the ordinary rotation range.

Abstract: A plug and socket electrical connection for environments with high humidity and low temperatures has a socket with female connections (holes with an electrical terminals), a circular recess for receiving a mating part and tabs and a plug with a male connection (electrodes), the mating part and hooks. The electrical connections are protected from moisture by a snug fit and o-rings when the socket and the plug are electrically connected and the tabs and hooks hold the socket and plug together in place. The socket and plug are disconnected by movement of a handle holding the hooks that is part of the plug and can act as a lever to help the disconnection. The handle also provides a convenient finger hold for pulling the plug away from the socket.

Abstract: A card connector into and from which a memory card is detachably inserted and removed, includes contacts each adapted to contact a connection portion of the memory card, and a housing for arranging and holding the contacts and having an inserting opening for inserting the memory card. The housing includes two side walls, a rear wall, and a lower wall contiguous to these side and rear walls to form the inserting opening for the memory card by these walls. A shell is arranged on the side of the housing opposite from the lower wall, and an elastically deformable tray is arranged on the lower wall so as to be slidable with the aid of a tray restraining plate. The card connector is miniaturized and lighter, more compact and simple in construction and is easy to remove a memory card.

Abstract: An electrical combination includes a power tool having a body, a motor supported by the body, a support portion, and a drive mechanism driven by the motor such that the drive mechanism is operable to drive a tool element. The electrical combination also includes a battery operable for coupling to the power tool via the support portion. The battery is electrically connectable with the motor to selectively supply power to the motor. A single latch is positioned on the support portion of the power tool. The single latch is moveable between a locked position to secure the battery to the power tool and an unlocked position to allow removal of the battery from the support portion of the power tool.

Abstract: A plug-in module (100) includes a pair of opposite sidewalls (11, 21) parallel to each other and a latch mechanism (8). The latch mechanism includes a pair of sliders (4), a bail (3) and a pair of ejectors (5). The sliders are sliderably attached to the sidewalls and are configured and arranged to linerear move relative to the sidewalls. The bail is attached to the sidewalls and one ends of the sliders and is configured and arranged such that the rotate motion of the bail results in the linerear movement of the sliders. The ejectors are pivotally attached to the sidewalls and cooperate with the sliders. The ejectors are configured and arranged such that the rotation of the bail results in the linerear movement of the sliders to actuate the ejectors to outwardly rotate relative to the sidewalls adapted for deflecting the latch tab of the module receptacle to separate the plug-in module from the module receptacle.

Abstract: A mounting device for a circuit card includes a motherboard adapted for receiving the circuit card inserted therein, a computer enclosure configured for accommodating the motherboard, a securing plate mounted on the computer enclosure, and a retaining member with a receiving slot. The retaining member slides along the securing plate and in parallel with one end edge of the circuit card to have the end edge of the circuit card received in the receiving slot. A locking structure is formed between the retaining member and the securing plate for locking the retaining member to the securing plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical card connector (100), comprising an insulative housing (1), a plurality of terminals (3) receiving by the insulative housing (1), a shell (2) covering the insulative housing (1), an eject mechanism (4) assembled on one side of the insulative housing (1) for ejecting an electrical card. The insulative housing (1) and shell (3) define a receiving space (10) for accepting the electrical card. Said the ejector mechanism (4) comprises a locking device (44). Said locking device (44) comprises a locking member (440) with two flexible arms (441) connecting to the slider (40) in a front-to-rear direction. Said flexible arms (441) assume a step-shaped distribution.

Abstract: An external docking station for a removable data storage unit, allowing it to communicate with a computer system via a standard interface connection, such as a USB connector. In one implementation, the present invention provides a docking station that, in a locked or closed mode, locks a removable data storage unit into place via a latch. In one implementation, the docking station includes a motorized, geared lever assembly that simultaneously unlocks and ejects the removable data storage unit from the docking station. In one implementation, a spring biases the latch to maintain the docking station in an open position for receipt of a removable data storage unit. In one implementation, after the user presses the eject button, the present invention delays ejection of the removable data storage unit until the hard disk drive is no longer in use, thereby preventing possible damage to the drive media and/or read-write heads.

Abstract: In a connector 1 comprising: a connector housing 11 including two guide grooves 25 respectively for receiving two cam pins 15, and a lever 12 including two cam grooves 44 respectively engageable with the cam pins 15 and rotatably supported on the connector housing 11, wherein, in the initially engaged state of the connector 1 with a partner connector 2, the cam pins 15 are disposed in the entrance openings of the guide grooves 25 and the cam grooves 44, and, when the lever 12 is operated and rotated, the cam pins 15 are respectively engaged with the cam grooves 44 and are pushed deep into the guide grooves 25, whereby the connector 1 is completely engaged with the partner connector 2; and, the connector 1 further including a dustproof cover 13 removably mounted on the connector housing 11 for covering the insertion opening of the connector housing 11 into which the partner connector 2 can be inserted, wherein the dustproof cover 13 includes a pressure portion 54a to be pressed against the lever 12 and, by app

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a plurality of expansion cards (50) in a computer includes a chassis (10), a rack (40), a fixing member (60), and a locking member (70). The chassis includes a rear panel (12). The rack is attached to the chassis and includes a fixing plate (42) parallel to the rear panel. The fixing member is attached to the fixing plate and pivotally secures ends of the expansion cards with cover pieces (53) to the rear panel. The locking member is rotatably attached to the fixing plate of the rack and includes a plurality of hooks (715) extending therefrom. The hooks engage in apertures (51) defined in the other ends of the expansion cards.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for installing an electrical support structure, such as a printed circuit board or card in a computerized device, are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the apparatus includes a connector assembly that includes a first structure having a first guiding surface, a second structure having a second guiding surface, a third structure having at least one additional guiding surface that interfaces the other guiding surfaces, and an electrically conductive component supported by at least one of the structures. Movement of the first structure in relation to the second structure in a first direction causes additional movement of the third structure in a second direction due to interaction among the guiding surfaces. Further, at least a portion of the component moves, in response to the additional movement, to or away from a first position at which the component is capable of establishing an electrical connection.

Abstract: A memory card connector includes an insulative housing having a rear terminal-mounting section which mounts a plurality of terminals having contact portions for engaging appropriate contacts on a memory card. A metal shell is mounted on the housing and combines therewith to define an interior card-receiving cavity formed by a top plate and opposite side plates of the metal shell. The cavity has a front insertion opening to permit insertion and withdrawal of the memory card into and out of the connector. The terminal-mounting section of the housing is located at the rear of the cavity. A card ejector mechanism is located at least partially beneath the cavity adjacent one side thereof, whereby the opposite side plates of the metal shell define the opposite sides of the cavity.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for attaching an object to a rail is provided that includes a mount that is configured to mount to the rail. The mount has a first connector receiving portion. The assembly includes an object having a second connector receiving portion and a connector having a first end portion configured to be received by the first connector receiving portion and to rotate, with respect to the mount, about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rail. The connector also has a second end portion configured to be received by the second connector receiving portion and to rotate, with respect to the object, about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rail. The connector is free to rotate such that, within a range of motion, horizontal movements of the object transfer substantially no horizontal forces to the mount.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for fixing an expansion card (20) in a base (10), the mounting apparatus includes a receiving portion (30), a bracket (40) and a latch (50). The receiving portion (30) is formed from the base (10) for receiving one end of the expansion card (20) therein, and the bracket (40) is formed from the base (10) opposite to the receiving portion (30). The latch (50) is rotatablely fixed in the bracket (40). The latch (50) includes a main body (55), a handle portion (52) and a pedestal (51) extending from two end of the main body (55) respectively, and the other end of the expansion card (20) is engaged between the handle portion (52) and the pedestal (51).

Abstract: A card insertion structure of an electronic device is provided, which includes an accommodating groove caved in the electronic device, a first cover covered on the accommodating groove, a card slot extending from a wall of the accommodating groove, and a second cover pivotally disposed on the electronic device. The card slot is used for inserting a card such as a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, and the first cover catches the second cover to be in a covered position. When the card is to be ejected, the second cover cannot be pivoted unless the first cover is removed first, and the second cover pushes the card to move outwards when being pivoted, thus achieving the purpose of ejecting the card. Furthermore, due to the catch of the first cover, the card cannot be ejected if the second cover is inappropriately pivoted, thereby avoiding damaging the card.

Abstract: A card edge connector (100) for receiving a module comprises an insulative housing (2) having a pair of side walls (28) with a module-receiving slot (21) formed therebetween and a plurality of contact-receiving cavities (29) along the slot, and a pair of end walls (26) connected to the side walls; a plurality of contacts (3) retained in the corresponding cavities and having contacting portions (31) extending into the slot for engaging with the module; an ejector (5) pivotally mounted on the housing and having a gripping portion (530) which can be deformed toward the side wall along an insertion direction of the module, and a locking portion (529) for locking with the module; and a block (6) movably mounted on the housing and connected to the ejector to eject the module out of the slot in response to an outward rotation of the ejector.

Abstract: A fastening and automatic ejecting structure for a battery of a notebook is provided, which comprises: a first fastening element disposed on a predetermined position of the computer and swinging to and fro between a first position and a second position in a predetermined direction; a second fastening element disposed on a predetermined position of the battery and moving to and fro between a third position and a fourth position in a predetermined direction along with the battery. Moreover, when the battery is pushed and moves from the third position to the fourth position, the first fastening element will be forced to swing towards the second position and to be bound with the predetermined position of the battery. When the battery is pushed again and moves from the fourth position to the third position, the first fastening element will be released from the battery.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes terminals and a base formed with terminal slots each having opposite first walls and second walls. Pressing a metal plate forms a material tape and the continuous terminals connected thereto. Each terminal, assembled within the corresponding slot and then separated from the tape, has a cut surface, a plate surface, a fixing portion, an elastic arm and a pin portion. The fixing portion has a plate surface close to the first wall. The arm is connected to the fixing portion and has a plate surface, which extends longitudinally and slantingly upwards in a direction toward one side of the fixing portion and extends across the second wall to a location above the neighboring terminal slot. A connection point near a distal end of the arm is formed, and the pin portion disposed below the fixing portion extends downwards to a bottom end of the base.

Abstract: A memory card connector includes an insulating housing, a plurality of electric terminals, a left ejector, a right ejector and a cover. The insulting housing includes a base, a left wall, a right wall and a front wall. A left sliding trough and a left moving groove are formed on one side of the base. A right sliding trough and a right moving groove are formed on the other side of the base. The left ejector and the right ejector are placed on both sides of the insulating housing. A plurality of electric terminals are arranged at the terminal troughs.

Abstract: A package with a locking mechanism has: a package main body insertable into a cage formed in a host instrument; a package head integrated with the package main body; a latch member provided with the package main body, the latch member restricting detachment of the package main body from the cage when it is inserted into a hole formed in a wall of the cage and it is at a contact plane thereof in contact with a front edge of the hole while protruding from a predetermined face of the package main body; and a revolving shaft disposed perpendicular to a direction in which the package main body is inserted into and detached from the cage, the latch member being pivoted on the revolving shaft. The revolving shaft is disposed near the contact plane of the latch member.

Abstract: A push-pull mechanism is applicable to a removable electronic device having a latch hole. The removable electronic device is receivable in a receiving space of a mechanical housing having two protrusion portion corresponding to two sides of the receiving space. The push-pull mechanism includes a handle and a lock element. The handle has a level portion and two extension portions extending from two sides of the level portion. Two hook portions corresponding to the protrusion portions are installed on the extension portions. The lock element is slidingly installed on the level portion and has a latch hook corresponding to the latch hole, for coupling with the latch hole, so as to fix the handle to the removable electronic device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are concerned with optical and electrical transceiver modules and, more specifically, to transceiver modules having an integrated cable detachment mechanism. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module includes a housing, a connector receptacle disposed within the housing, and a transfer mechanism connected to the housing. In this example embodiment, the connector receptacle is configured to receive a cable connector having a hood which partially encloses a detachment clip of the cable connector. Also in this example embodiment, the transfer mechanism is disposed such that when the cable connector is received within the connector receptacle, at least a portion of the transfer mechanism extends between the hood and the detachment clip of the cable connector.

Abstract: An exemplary mounting apparatus for aiding in mounting a plurality of long expansion cards in electrical devices includes a locating member, and a retention member rotatably attached to the locating member. The locating member includes a base wall, a pair of sidewalls, and a top wall. Pairs of guiding rails extend from the base wall for slidably receiving ends of the expansion cards opposite to ends with cover plates. Two pairs of first positioning blocks extend from the top wall. The retention member includes a base plate, a pair of flanges, and a pair of resilient arms. A plurality of retaining tabs extends from the base plate to abut against top edges of the expansion cards. The flanges are rotatably attached to the sidewalls of the locating member. The resilient arms each include a pair of second positioning blocks for engaging with the first positioning blocks of the locating member.

Abstract: A system and related method of a computer card slot and a bezel. Some of the exemplary embodiments may be a portable computer comprising a computer card slot accessible through an aperture in a housing of the portable computer, a card reader electrically coupled within the computer card slot, and a bezel mechanically abutting an outer end of the card reader (at least a portion of an outer face of the bezel substantially coplanar with the housing). The computer card slot comprises a computer card ejection actuation mechanism proximate to the aperture in the first side, and wherein the bezel at least partially covers the ejection actuation mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a securing device for securing a card to a socket within a computer is provided where the card and the socket are coupled. The device includes a unitary base member comprising a foundation portion dimensioned to receive a stationary socket and an arm portion orthogonally positioned relative to the foundation. A first engaging means is formed on at least one side of the arm member. The device also includes a clasp assembly that includes an opening for slideably receiving the arm portion of the unitary base member, a recess for receiving a non-connecting end of a card, and a second engaging means for securely engaging the first engaging means. The clasp assembly secures the card to the socket with the socket received in the foundation portion and edge of the card is received in the recess.