Abstract: The present invention allows easy mounting of the lower daughter board or card in a card edge connector assembly in which two cards are stacked. The sub-assembly (19) is attached via an upper or second pair of latch members (8) to the supporting shafts (22) that protrude from both ends of the housing (6) which is long in the lateral direction. Projecting or supporting parts (82) are caused to protrude outward from both ends of the rear part of the housing (6), so that the sub-assembly (19) is maintained in an open state. The lower or first daughter board (96) is inserted at an inclination into the lower accommodating recess (4) as shown in FIG. 6(A), and is pressed downward as indicated by the arrow (C), so that the first daughter board (96) is attached to the lower or first pair of latch members (10).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for hot-pluggable electronic component connection. In one embodiment of the present invention, ground and power line couplings with a system are formed by moving the component in one direction while signal line couplings with the system are formed by moving the component in another direction. In one embodiment, a guide rail system causes a hot-pluggable component to move in a direction which couples, first, the ground line and, then, the power lines to the system. After the ground and power lines are connected, the guide rail system causes the component to move in another direction which couples the signal lines to the system. In another embodiment, a latching mechanism holds the component in place once the signal lines are coupled to the system. In this embodiment, an ejection system releases the latching mechanism and allows removal of the component.

Abstract: A card connector is provided which includes a stopper mechanism for functioning in such a manner that in a case where a memory card is inserted and attached to a connector, the memory card is prevented from being detached from the connector, or even when the card is detached, the detachment is restricted within a detachment allowable range where electrical connection is not influenced. The card connector is carried in a portable information terminal apparatus to prevent connector detachment caused due to an external impact.

Abstract: An FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) connector includes a housing defining a central slot and conductive contacts having opposite branches retained in the housing on opposite sides of the central slot. A stuffer bar is received in the central slot and is movable between a withdrawn position and an engaged position. The stuffer bar has finger grips on opposite ends thereof for being gripped by fingers of a user to apply a driving force to move the stuffer bar with respect to the housing. The stuffer bar has a flat surface on which a flexible circuit is positioned whereby when the stuffer bar is moved to the engaged position, a normal force is applied by the flat surface of the stuffer bar to the flexible circuit for engaging a conductive pattern of the flexible circuit with the corresponding contacts. A recess is formed in a middle portion of the flat surface of the stuffer bar whereby the middle portion of the stuffer bar is free of normal force acting upon the flexible circuit.

Abstract: An electrical card edge connector (1) includes an insulative housing (2) and a number of electrical contacts (3). The insulative housing has a pair of opposite longitudinal sides (20), a pair of opposite lateral sides (22) connecting with the longitudinal sides and a central slot (24) confined by the longitudinal and the lateral sides. Each lateral side is formed with a pair of arms (220) and a slit (222) between the arms to secure an inserted daughter board to the electrical card edge connector. The electrical contacts are received in the longitudinal sides and are exposed to the central slot to electrically connect with the inserted daughter board.

Abstract: A connector is adapted to connect a small board (1) inserted in a first direction (A1) and is provided with an elastic member (13) for pressing opposite ends of the small board in a second direction (A2) when the small board is inserted into an insulator housing (3). The small board is inserted into the housing to be faced to conductive contacts fixed to the housing. Upon insertion, the small board is positioned with respect to the contacts by means of the elastic member. Thereafter, the small board is rotated in a thickness direction around its part inserted into the housing to connect the small board and the contacts.

Abstract: A card edge connector assembly is provided for electrically connecting at least a pair of stacked memory cards to a circuit board. The assembly includes a lower connector having a dielectric housing mounting a plurality of conductive terminals along a slot for receiving an edge of a lower memory card. An upper connector has a dielectric housing mounting a plurality of conductive terminals along a slot for receiving an edge of an upper memory card at an angle to the lower memory card, the angle diverging in a direction away from said slots.

Abstract: Providing a socket for a printed board having superior durability, doing no damage to the printed board due to contact therewith, and having a latch arm not requiring labor or time to assemble. The socket (1) for the printed board provides a housing having an insertion opening for the insertion of the printed board, a plurality of spring contacts that project from inside the insertion opening and form contact point rows along the lengthwise direction of the insertion opening, a pair of latch arms that are elastically deformable towards the outside by respectively extending from the housing at both end sides of the lengthwise direction of the insertion opening, and a pair of engagement parts (23) formed on the latch arms (21), and engaging the printed board on the latch arms by resisting the urging force of the spring contacts when the printed board is inserted into the insertion opening and rotated until parallel with the latch arms (21).

Abstract: A card edge connector comprising a housing and a latch member. The housing is attached to a mother board. The latch member has a latch body and a fixing member. The latch body having a housing attaching portion for attachment to the housing and a daughter board holding portion for holding a daughter board. The fixing member separated from the latch body and attached to the mother board. The fixing member mounted on a tab portion formed from the latch body. The tab portion having a broad section and a narrow section having a width smaller than the broad section such that the tab portion is movable in a predetermined range in the vertical direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reduced cost smart card connector for connecting a contact pad of an IC card to a printed circuit board. The connector of the present invention requires only a single housing component and a plurality of signal contacts positioned therein for effective contact with and retention of a smart card. The contacts are insertably accommodated in the housing from a back portion thereof such that a deflectable spring-like portion of each contact is positioned in a cantilever type configuration in a card insertion slot defined by a peripheral housing wall. The spring-like portions are provided as resilient contacts protruding normally from a tail portion thereof, establishing wiping engagement with one or more contact pads on the card.

Abstract: A smart card connector for two smart cards, in particular SIM cards, is provided. The smart card connector comprises a first contact support for contacting a first SIM card and a second contact support in the form of a cover carrying a second set of contact elements for contacting said second SIM card. Means are provided for linking the first contact support and the cover.

Abstract: A card connector 1, which is constructed with a main body 11, a flap member 21, a plurality of first contacts 31 and a plurality of second contacts 32, comprises a first connector section 10 and a second connector section 20. The first connector section 10 allows removable insertion of a first card-like memory module 51 through a insertion opening 12 into a slot-like receiving part provided at the lower part of the main body 11 for electrical connection through the first contacts 31, which are aligned and retained in the receiving part. The second connector section 20 allows removable installation of a second card-like memory module 52 for electrical connection through the second contacts 32, which are aligned and retained on the main body above the receiving part, with the flap member 21 being mounted on the upper part of the main body 11 pivotally to be opened and closed for installation of the second card-like memory module 52.

Abstract: A data card connector (43) is disclosed which comprises a housing defining an aperture for receiving a data card with contacts, electrical connectors (14) for engaging the data card contacts to couple the data card contacts to an electronic device, and a cover (12) moveable between an open position and a closed position. The data card connector further comprises an indicator (19,20) for indicating when the cover is in the closed position. When the cover is in this closed position, the contacts of the data card are connected to the electronic device and electric connection between the data card and the electronic device may be affects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an integrated circuit package is provided. The integrated circuit package is designed for coupling an integrated circuit to a printed circuit board. The integrated circuit package includes a base having a bottom and a side. A flex circuit having traces therein is coupled to the base. The traces in the flex circuit are designed to couple to the leads of the integrated circuit. The traces further are designed to couple to traces on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An IC card read/write apparatus of the present invention includes a frame having first and second parallel guides spaced apart from each other. The first and second guides define an extended and thinned card chamber for receiving an IC card, a card inlet connected at one end of the card chamber through which an IC card is inserted in the card chamber, and an end path connected to the opposite end of the card chamber and angled to the card chamber so that an insert end of the inserted IC card is forced in the path and then held in the end path.

Abstract: A card edge connector comprises an insulative housing defining a central slot with a plurality of contacts by two sides. A pair of latches are positioned at two opposite ends of the housing. Each latch includes a plastic portion and a metal portion. The plastic portion includes a locking lug. The metal portion is retained to the housing with a guidance/protection stud generally in alignment with the corresponding locking lug in a vertical direction so that the locking lug will not be damaged during downward rotational installation of the card module into the housing.

Abstract: A connector includes an elongated cover having a top and two shoulders at two ends of the top thereby forming a cavity between the top and each of the shoulders, each of the shoulders having an inwardly extending flange and a longitudinal hole in which is inserted a pivot pin, a base formed with a plurality of slots in each of which is fitted a spring partially protruded upwardly out of a respective one of the slots, both ends of the base having a longitudinal hole dimensioned to receive the pivot pin so as to pivotally connect the cover with the base, the base being formed with two recesses at two opposite ends thereof configured to receive the flanges of the cover, one of the recesses having a groove thereon, and a torsion spring fitted over an inner end of one of the pivot pin, with an upper end of the torsion spring bearing against a lower side of the top of the cover and a lower end of the torsion spring bearing against the groove of the base thereby forcing the cover to move upwardly to an inclined posi

Abstract: The present invention provides a card edge electrical connector which makes it possible to achieve reliable grounding of a daughter board to a mother board via latch members thereof. Card edge connector (1) is equipped with an insulating housing (10), which is to be attached to a mother board (50) and which has a daughter board-accommodating recess (11) that extends in the direction of length thereof, and metal latch members (30), which are disposed in the vicinity of end portions of the housing (10) with respect to the direction of length of the housing and which hold a daughter board (60) at a second angle when the daughter board (60) is rotated to the second angle after being inserted into the daughter board-accommodating recess (11) at a first angle. The latch members (30) are connected to a ground path of the mother board (50).

Abstract: A semiconductor package for vertically surface mounting to a printed circuit board having retention apparatus for holding the package thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compact latch-equipped connector, which allows accurate accommodation and holding of circuit boards, and which can insure stable holding of circuit boards therein. The latch-equipped connector has metal latch members (20) in positions at both ends of a long, slender housing (11). The latch members (20) have board-engaging sections (31) for engaging with recesses of the circuit board as it is pivoted into a connected position in order to prevent the circuit board from slipping out, and board-holding sections (32) for holding the circuit board inside the housing. The board-holding sections (32) have inclined portions (36) effecting smooth accommodation of the circuit board in the connector. Board-positioning sections (26) are disposed in positions removed from the board-engaging sections (31), and projections (37) are disposed on upper ends of the board-engaging sections (31).

Abstract: A smart card connector for two smart cards, in particular SIM cards, is provided. The smart card connector comprises a first contact support for contacting a first SIM card and a second contact support in the form of a cover carrying a second set of contact elements for contacting said second SIM card. Means are provided for linking the first contact support and the cover.

Abstract: A card connector 1, which is constructed with a main body 11, a flap member 21, a plurality of first contacts 31 and a plurality of second contacts 32, comprises a first connector section 10 and a second connector section 20. The first connector section 10 allows removable insertion of a first card-like memory module 51 through a insertion opening 12 into a slot-like receiving part provided at the lower part of the main body 11 for electrical connection through the first contacts 31, which are aligned and retained in the receiving part. The second connector section 20 allows removable installation of a second card-like memory module 52 for electrical connection through the second contacts 32, which are aligned and retained on the main body above the receiving part, with the flap member 21 being mounted on the upper part of the main body 11 pivotally to be opened and closed for installation of the second card-like memory module 52.

Abstract: A printed circuit card retention mechanism is presented that maintains electrical connection by securing an electrical connector of a printed circuit card to an electrical connector of a main circuit board in a piece of electronic equipment. The retention mechanism has a base and at least one pivot arm extending from the base. The base fastens directly onto (i.e., fits over) the electrical connector of the main circuit board. The at least one pivot arm has a finger that extends towards the printed circuit card and fits into notches either cut into or cut through the printed circuit card. While the connector on the printed circuit card is electrically mated to a connector mounted on the main circuit board, the fingers of the retention mechanism latch into notches located on the printed circuit card to ensure the electrical connection between the printed circuit card and main circuit board is maintained when physically moving the piece of electronic equipment.

Abstract: A double-deck connector assembly (1) includes a unitary housing (10) defining upper and lower connection ports (12, 14) with upper and lower central slots (16, 17) for respectively receiving the corresponding upper and lower modules (100, 200) therein. The upper connection port (12) is slightly forwardly offset from the lower connection port (14). A pair of latching arms (20, 22) extend from two opposite ends of each connection port (12, 14) for retaining the corresponding module (100, 200) in position. A latching lug (28, 34) is formed on each latching arm (20, 22) for locking the module (100, 200) in position. A guidance surface (85) is formed around a lower portion of the upper latch arm (20) so that the upwardly rotated lower module (200) can guidably move along the guidance surface (85) to outwardly push away the corresponding upper latch arm (20) thereabove to reach the initial insertion angular position which is essentially above the upper latch arm (20).

Abstract: A connector is adapted to connect a small board (1) inserted in a first direction (A1) and is provided with an elastic member (13) for pressing opposite ends of the small board in a second direction (A2) when the small board is inserted into an insulator housing (3). The small board is inserted into the housing to be faced to conductive contacts fixed to the housing. Upon insertion, the small board is positioned with respect to the contacts by means of the elastic member. Thereafter, the small board is rotated in a thickness direction around its part inserted into the housing to connect the small board and the contacts.

Abstract: The housing 10 is formed such that when the tilting angle of a miniature card 70 is in a predetermined range of acute angle (e.g., 20 to 25 degrees), the lower end 70a of the miniature card 70 is insertable into the groove 14 of the housing 10. In addition, guide portions 27 and 28 are provided on the front surface of the rear wall 11 and on the upper end of the front wall 12, respectively, to lead the lower end 70a of the miniature card 70 which is tilted to an angle greater than the predetermined range. Thereby, the space required for the installation of the miniature card is made relatively small to produce a compact connector. The groove 14, into which the lower end 70a of the miniature card 70 is inserted for the installation of the miniature card, is formed or defined by the rear wall 11 and the front wall 12 of the housing 10, and lateral arms 13 are provided at the lateral ends of the rear and front walls 11 and 12 to connect these walls.

Abstract: A plurality of signal contact grooves 21 are provided in a laterally extending row, each groove opening through the front surface of a rear wall 11 of a housing 10. In each of the signal contact grooves 21, a first signal-transmission contact 30 and a second signal-transmission contact 40 are mounted in a front and rear pair. The second arm portions 44 of the second signal-transmission contacts 40, which are positioned rearward, are positioned above and extend longer than the second arm portions 34 of the first signal-transmission contacts 30, which are positioned forward. As a result, the contact portions 35 and 45 of the first and second signal-transmission contacts 30 and 40 are aligned in upper and lower rows in front of the front surface of the rear wall 11. This design is advantageous in reducing the number of steps necessary for the production of the signal-transmission contacts of the connector, and it also makes the mounting of the contacts into the housing easy, improving productivity.

Abstract: Subscriber identification module card fixing seat with slidable and laterally latching cover, including: a base seat, a top face of the base seat being recessed to form a receiving cavity in which a subscriber identification module card can be snugly received and bridged, multiple connecting terminals being arranged and inlaid in a bottom board body of the receiving cavity for electrically connecting with the subscriber identification module card, at least one shaft seat being disposed on one side of the receiving cavity of the base seat; and an upper cover including a cover board. A first side of the cover board is connected with a rotary shaft which is slidably pivotally mounted in the shaft seat of the base seat.

Abstract: A double-deck connector assembly (1) includes a unitary housing (10) defining upper and lower connection ports (12, 14) with upper and lower central slots (16, 17) for respectively receiving the corresponding upper and lower modules (100, 200) therein. The upper connection port (12) is slightly forwardly offset from the lower connection port (14). A pair of latching arms (20, 22) extend from two opposite ends of each connection port (12, 14) for retaining the corresponding module (100, 200) in position. A latching lug (28, 34) is formed on each latching arm (20, 22) for locking the module (100, 200) in position. The lower module (200) is allowed to be inserted into the lower connection port (14) with the initial angular insertion position which is substantially above the latching lug (28) of the upper latch arm (20) under the condition that the upper connection port (12) is only slightly forwardly offset from the lower connection port (14).

Abstract: An electrical card connector (1) includes a top lid (10) and a contact module (12). The top lid comprises a metal cover (100) and a pair of elongated grip arms (101) at opposite sides of the metal cover. Each grip arm is separately formed by insert molding at opposite sides of the cover and includes a rail (106) and a rib (107) projecting from a side of the rail. A pivot (108) is provided at a distal end of the rail and a wedge (109) extends from a forward end of the rail opposite the pivot. The contact module includes an insulative housing (120) and plurality of contacts (121). A pair of shaft lids (114) and a pair of lock portions (129) extend rearwardly and forwardly from rear and front corners of the insulative housing. Each shaft lid has a pivot hole (125) for pivotably engaging with a pivot of the grip arms. In use, an electrical card (2) is inserted into the top lid and the top lid is rotated to a closed position.

Abstract: It is to provide a sub-card board connector capable of secure grounding and also easy placement and removal of a card, a sub-card board, a modem sub-card, and a computer having this connector. In sub-card board connector 1 of the present invention, (1) first GND connections 11-1, 11-2 are placed on a surface facing the sub-card board 2 of the latches 7-1, 7-2 and when connecting the sub-card board to the connector, the sub-card board is grounded by having the first GND connections contact the first electrodes provided on the sub-card board; and/or (2) second GND connections 12-1, 12-2 are placed facing the sub-card board on a surface opposite to the latches of the latch supporting parts 6-1, 6-2 and when connecting the sub-card board to the connector, the sub-card board is grounded by having the second GND connections contact the second electrodes provided on the sub-card board. And this connector is incorporated in a computer.

Abstract: There is provided a contacting device (1) for chip cards, preferably for SIM cards, comprising a base (2), a slider (12) arranged at the base (2) and being movable with respect to the base (2), the chip card (4) being slidable between an insert/removal position and a reading position by means of said slider, and means (7, 22) for inhibiting removal of the slider from the contacting device (1). Preferably, the slider (12) is slidably mounted to the base (2) and is in abutting engagement with an abutment in the insert/removal position such that the slider (12) cannot be removed from the contacting device (1), i.e. the slider (12) cannot be moved beyond the insert/removal position. Thus, the contacting device does not comprise any loose parts that could get lost.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting retrofit equipment modules into the equipment mounting cabinetry of an installed modular equipment signal network includes an interface module and mini-backplane combination which is adapted for insertion into the equipment cabinetry with electrical signal connection of the mini-backplane to the cabinetry master backplane, and for mounting retrofit modules inserted therein in electrical signal interconnectivity with others of the network equipment modules.

Abstract: An electrical connector system includes plate-shaped bases (50) that lie on a circuit board (38) and that have contacts (52) with contact tails (58) soldered to traces on the circuit board. A housing (300) that lies on the circuit board around the bases, is coupled to each of the bases to accurately locate the housing with respect to the bases, the housing having a plurality of guides (164) for receiving smart cards that can engage contacting parts of the contacts on the bases. The housing includes a frame (90) that is fixed with respect to the circuit board and bases, and a cover (92) having a rear end pivotally mounted about a lateral axis X-X on the frame and forming the guides for holding the smart cards, so the smart cards can pivot down against the contacts on the bases. The cover can be locked down by a latch (94) formed of a piece of sheet metal that slides on the cover and that has downwardly-extending tabs (228) that fit under slots on a front beam of the frame.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for joining printed circuit boards is provided. A socket is attached to a mother board. A connector is attached to a daughter board. The traces on the daughter board are connected to signal leads, which are wrapped around an elastomer. The socket and the connector are engaged, such that the mother board is coupled to a daughter board, and the traces on the mother board are coupled to the signal leads of the daughter board.

Abstract: A memory module connector mounted on a mother board and adapted to receive a memory module, having two metal reinforcing members respectively fastened to two latches at two opposite ends of a connector body thereof to reinforce the structural strength of the latches for positively holding an inserted memory module in the connector body.

Abstract: A card connector includes a connector housing formed by supporting a basal end of a cover on a basal end of a base through a pin such that the cover can open and close with respect to the base. A card insertion port is formed in a free end of the cover, and an IC card can be inserted into the cover through the card insertion port. Then, the cover holding the IC card can be closed with respect to the base, so that external terminals of the IC cards are brought into contact, under pressure, with contacts formed on the base. The card connector also includes a lock bar extending in parallel to the card receiving port and resiliently held, in a locking direction, on the other end portion of the base such that the lock bar can be rotated in a locking direction and in an unlocking direction, the lock bar being brought into locking and unlocking relation with the free end of the cover to realize a locking and an unlocking state.

Abstract: An IC connector is adapted for connecting an IC card having a terminal array. The connector includes a base member having a plurality of electrically conductive contacts for engaging the terminal array of the IC card. A cover is mounted on the base member for pivotal movement toward and away from one side of the base member. The cover has a receptacle means for securing the IC card thereon. The IC card is received for sliding movement relative to the cover between a preload position and a latched position. A biasing shoulder on the base member slides the IC card from its preload position to its latched position in response to closing of the cover. A latch on the base member engages the IC card in its latched position to lock the cover and IC card in a closed position on the base member.

Abstract: The card reader connector for a SIM card comprising an insulative body and a cover pivotably mounted on pivot pins of the insulative body for movement between an open and closed position wherein contact portions of terminals mounted in the insulative body electrically connect with contacts of the card when the cover is in the closed position. The cover is slidably movable in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the pivot pins. A locking means is provided between the cover and the insulative body comprising an L-shaped engaging piece on the insulative body and a corresponding actuating piece on the cover which interengage when the cover is in its closed position to lock the cover to the insulative body. A leaf spring biases the cover in a direction away from the insulative body. The connector is characterized in that when the cover is moved to its closed position, it is slidably moved rearwardly, toward the axis of the pivot pins, to produce a spring force.

Abstract: A duplex profile connector assembly (1) including an insulative housing (10) defining an upper section (12) and a lower section (14). The upper section (12) defines an upper central slot (16) and the lower section (14) defines a lower central slot (18). A row of first passageways (22) are formed in a front half portion (24) of the housing (10), and a row of second passageways (26) are formed in a rear half portion (28) of the housing (10). The first passageways (22) and the second passageways (26) are alternately arranged in a staggered manner along a lengthwise direction of the housing (10). A plurality of first type contacts (30) are respectively received within the corresponding first passageways (22) and each first type contact (30) includes upper and lower spring arms (34, 36) respectively extending into the upper central slot (16) and the lower central slot (18) for engagement with the corresponding modules.

Abstract: A card reading device is characterized thereby that it is constructed for reading laterally offset cards lying one above the other. This enables a simple and compact structure to be achieved for the card reading device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for routing all external connection points of a double-sided edge connector of a circuit card to one side of a test tray suitable for testing with a bed of nails, “pogo pin” or similar type of load board for functional testing of said circuit card. A first embodiment of the apparatus includes a pivotally mounted or snap-in removable electrical and mechanical receptacle with a slot or socket suitable for holding a double-sided edge connector of a circuit card in a test tray. The receptacle pivots or is otherwise mounted in the test tray to allow the circuit card to lie co-planar with the test tray, thus providing perpendicular contact to the pins of a bed of nails load board. Another embodiment provides a fixed receptacle mounted vertically that routes all edge connector traces to the bottom surface of the test tray, again, suitable for engaging with a bed of nails-type test board.

Abstract: An electrical connector provides for the connection of the contact pads of an IC card to conductive elements of a printed circuit board. The connector includes a base supportable on the printed circuit board and at least one elastomeric element assembled within the base and aligned with upper and lower surfaces thereof. The base provides at least one retention tooth from which an IC card is easily withdrawn using a blunt implement, thereby obviating the need for a separate cover to retain the card in the device. The base also provides two additional fingers which bias inward against a side of a card and transversely apply forces on the card in order to annul the width differences among different cards. The elastomeric element is fabricated from a polymer which facilitates electrical interconnection between the element and the contacts on the SIM card. The elastomeric element replaces metal contacts which are widely utilized in conventional IC card readers.

Abstract: An electrical contact element for a connector, including a first contact end, a second contact end opposed to the first contact end, and an intermediate section integrally joining the first and second contact ends with each other. The intermediate section is provided integrally with a first projection tightly press-fitted into an electro-insulating body of the connector, and with a second projection abutted onto a surface of the connector body to permit the contact element to be fixedly supported in the connector body against an angular displacement of the contact element about the first projection. The electro-insulating body of the connector includes a base for supporting the plural electrical contact elements in a mutually isolated mariner, and a pair of columns extending in the same direction from longitudinally opposed ends of the base.

Abstract: An adaptor for connecting a miniaturized electronic storage module, especially a miniature card (2) with 60 surface contacts, to a personal computer (PC) a notebook, or a similar data processing system with PCMCIA port whereby at a plug-in card-shaped outer housing (3) a PCMCIA plug (4) is provided at one end face which is connected especially by soldering connections (5) with electronic components supported on the circuit board (7), whereby at the oppositely arranged side a contact field (8) with a conductive rubber strips (10) or contact springs for electrically contacting the miniature card (2) is arranged below a housing window (11) with a frame (12) for insertion and removal of the miniature card (2).

Abstract: The present invention provides a card edge electrical connector which makes it possible to achieve reliable grounding of a daughter board to a mother board via latch members thereof. Card edge connector (1) is equipped with an insulating housing (10), which is to be attached to a mother board (50) and which has a daughter board-accommodating recess (11) that extends in the direction of length thereof, and metal latch members (30), which are disposed in the vicinity of end portions of the housing (10) with respect to the direction of length of the housing and which hold a daughter board (60) at a second angle when the daughter board (60) is rotated to the second angle after being inserted into the daughter board-accommodating recess (11) at a first angle. The latch members (30) are connected to a ground path of the mother board (50).

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to a mother board a daughter board having a plurality of pads on a front edge and a hole, includes an insulation housing (221) to be mounted on the mother board and having a slot (225) for receiving the daughter board and a pair of front and rear rows of terminal receiving apertures (226); a plurality of lower and upper contact terminals (400, 500) provided in the front and rear terminal receiving apertures, respectively, such that a distance between lower and upper contact sections (519, 417) of the lower and upper contact terminals is equal to or slightly larger than a thickness of the front edge and that a vertical distance between the upper and lower contact sections before the daughter board is rotated rearwardly is smaller than that after the daughter board is rotated rearwardly, and that the upper and lower contact sections are brought into contact with the pads with a predetermined contact force.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to a mother board a daughter board having a plurality of pads on a front edge thereof includes a plurality of contact terminals made by stamping and bending a resilient conductive sheet so as to provide first retaining sections which are fixed to the insulating housing. The daughter board is inserted between upper and lower contact portions of the contact terminals with a zero-insertion force and then rotated to bring the pads into contact with the contact portions with a predetermined contact force, with the spring sections flexed so as to reduce the distance between the upper and lower contact portions and made floating.

Abstract: An IC card connector (1) is provided for connecting an IC card (4) having a terminal array (5) to external equipment. The connector includes a base member (2) having a plurality of electrically conductive contacts (16, 17) exposed on one side of the base member (2) for engaging the terminal array of the IC card (4). A cover (3) is hinged to the base member for movement toward and away from the one side of the base member (2). The cover has a receptacle for securing the IC card (4) thereon for pivotal movement therewith and a sliding movement of the IC card (4) relative to the cover in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Pivoting of the cover (3) onto the base member (2) of the IC card (4) effects engagement of the IC card terminal array (5) with the plurality of contacts (16, 17) and a sliding movement of the IC card (4) relative to the cover (3) locks the IC card (4) and the cover (3) in the closed position of the connector (1).

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an elongate housing and a latching device attached to each end thereof. The latching device includes a plastic retaining member integrally formed with the housing and a metal release member assembled to the retaining member. A daughter board engages with a slot defined in the housing and is rotated downward whereby resilient portions of the retaining member move outward until the daughter board is fully received in the slot. To disengage the daughter board from the connector an outward force is exerted on release pads of the release member. The resilient portions are moved outward to abut against corresponding first stoppers formed on the retaining member. At this position, an embossment extending from each retaining member will abut against a corresponding second stopper of the release member. The provision of the stoppers effectively prevents breakage of the resilient portions while disengaging a daughter board from the connector.