Abstract: A card connector (1) is disclosed. The card connector (1) comprises a housing (11), at least one terminal (51), a card guiding mechanism and an identification switch. The housing (11) is configured to accommodate a card adapter (101), in which a first card (201) is fitted, or a second card (301). Each of the at least one terminals (51) is attached to the housing (11). The card guiding mechanism includes an urging member (81). The urging member (81) is configured to urge the card adapter (101) or the second card (301) in a direction opposite to an insertion direction. The card guiding mechanism is configured to hold in a lock position the card adapter (101) or the second card (301) pushed in the insertion direction by way of push operation. The identification switch is formed by a first contact member (52) and a second contact member (53), and is arranged further inward in the insertion direction from an insertion direction front end (301a) of the second card (301) held in the lock position.

Abstract: A termination unit (144) for use with a system that permits the monitoring of a computer network to perform network inventories. The termination unit takes the form of a cap that engages the termination face of a network jack and has a sensing circuit (246) integrated therewith so that, once engaged with the jack, the sensing circuit is connected to two terminals of the jack. The sensing circuit may include a resistor, capacitor or inductor, any of which provide a known sensing value that is different than a sensed value of an end-user device used on the network, but less than infinity so that the system senses when an end-user device is connected to or disconnected from the network.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly may include a connector body having a conductor receiving end, a first connector end, and a visible open port. A contact assembly may extend axially within the connector body from the conductor receiving end to the first connector end. A conductive insert may be inserted into the visible open port. At least a portion of the contact assembly is visible through the visible open port prior to insertion of the conductive insert or following removal of the conductive insert. The portion of the contact assembly visible through the visible open port includes a first contact portion and a second contact portion separated by a gap. A portion of the conductive insert is received in the gap between the first contact portion and the second contact portion to allow current to flow from the second contact portion to the first contact portion upon insertion of the conductive insert into the visible open port.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a socket connector with a transformer circuit and a plug connector that is releasably fit to the socket connector. The plug connector includes a slidable power switch containing a magnet and a magnetic detection element that detects the magnetic field of the magnet. When the slidable power switch changes position to bring the magnet close to the magnetic detection element, a closed circuit is formed and a power supply is activated. When the magnet is moved away from the magnetic detection element, the circuit is open and the power supply is cut off. The plug connector has a front end with a rotatable water-tight collar. The socket connector includes a closure cap arranged at an end for temporarily engaging an external thread of the socket connector in order to protect the assembly when the socket connector is engaged with the plug connector.

Abstract: A patch panel is provided including a patch panel frame, an indicator module connected to the patch panel frame, a microcontroller unit (MCU), a connector connected to the patch panel frame and a detection device for detecting a connection state at the connector. A circuit board interface is provided with a communication path between the indicator module and the MCU and between the detection device and the MCU. A communication unit is connected to the circuit board interface. The communication unit conveys signals between any one of patch panels of a group, between groups of patch panels, between the patch panel and a control unit and between the group of patch panels and the control unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector comprising a shell with a shell axis, a shell opening, a plurality of retaining structures, an inner shell surface, and an outer shell surface; the retaining structures are, at least in part, configured to retain a spring in a compressed state; a plurality of clamping members axially located within the shell between the spring and the shell opening; and a release that is generally coaxial with the shell opening and configured to release the compressed spring when a cable is inserted past the clamping members.

Abstract: The invention provides a conducting device having identification function, which includes a device body, a socket part disposed on the device body, a first identification unit and a second identification unit disposed on the device body. Compared with the prior art, the conducting device having identification function of the invention has the first identification unit and the second identification unit. Therefore, it could notice a user that the connecting part provides at least two connecting components having different functions for being identified to be selectively engaged so that the engagement could be more convenient and exacter.

Abstract: A cable connector cover for use with modular cable protectors includes a bottom recess for housing cables and cable connectors. The cable protector cover also has a number of openings to provide access into the bottom recess. These openings are adjacent to the connectors and are aligned with the channels of the cable protectors to allow cables to run from the cable protectors into the recess. The upper portion of the cable connector cover can extend upward to a sufficient height to provide a visual indicator to passersby.

Abstract: An electronic connector comprises an outer shell having a first side and a second side, an insulative seat body having a first side and a second side, a plurality of terminals extending along the first side of the insulative seat body, and a configuration aid formed on the outer shell. The insulative seat body is disposed within an interior of the outer shell such that the first side of the insulative seat body is oriented toward the first side of the outer shell and the second side of the insulative seat body is oriented toward the second side of the outer shell. The configuration aid is structured to indicate the orientation of the terminals with respect to the first side of the outer shell.

Abstract: A plug 100 includes a regulation pin 108 in addition to negative and positive terminals 106 and 110. A detection pin 208 of a plug receiver 200 is pushed down by the regulation pin 108 when the plug 100 is inserted into the plug receiver 200. The push-down amount of the detection pin 208 is detected by a plurality of depth sensors 216, whereby DC operating voltage to be supplied to the plug 100 is identified.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes an outer body having a first end and an opposing second end, an inner body having a first inner end and a second inner end, and a post interconnected with the inner body. A fastener portion is at the first end of the outer body. A compression sleeve is disposed to fit on the second inner end. The post, the inner body, and the compression sleeve are movable with respect to the outer body between a first position in which the connector is not mounted to an equipment port and a second position when the connector is mounted to the equipment port. When the fastener portion is mounted to the equipment port, an indicator portion on the compression sleeve is made visible to a user.

Abstract: An intelligent electrical connector system may include an electrical connector, and a transceiver carried by the electrical connector. The system may also include a second electrical connector, and a second transceiver carried by the second electrical connector. The second transceiver may relay interface information to the transceiver regarding the second electrical connector's parameters.

Abstract: An assured grounding identifier includes a base unit connectable to an electrical cord, one or more indicators selectively adjustably mounted to the base unit and having colored regions, and a cover with one or more viewing windows aligned with the indicators. An assured grounding identifier includes a housing with a viewing window and a slot mountable around an electrical cord, an indicator having a plurality of colored regions disposed between the housing and the cord, and a tab extending from the indicator through the slot for positioning the indicator to align a selected colored region with the viewing window. An assured grounding identifier includes one or more indicators having a plurality of translucent color coded segments and an indicator light aligned with a viewing window to illuminate through the translucent color coded segments.

Abstract: A connector is provided, including a housing, a base, a circuit board, a receptacle, a plurality of first terminals, and a filtering element. The base is disposed in the housing and forms a recess. The circuit board is disposed at a rear side of the base. The circuit board is coupled to the recess of the base to form an accommodating space. The receptacle is formed on the housing to receive an external plug. A plurality of first terminals are disposed on the base to electrically connect to the external plug. The filtering element is disposed in the accommodating space and is electrically connected to the circuit board.

Abstract: The portable electrical power box includes a power extension cord connected to a 240-volt input plug. Via the input plug, the device plugs into a 240-volt outlet in a home or other location where split phase power is available. Two branch circuits comprise 120-volt receptacles disposed on the power box. The power extension cord has a neutral wire, a first split voltage wire, and a second split voltage wire. The neutral and first split voltage wire feed voltage to the first branch circuit of receptacles. The neutral and second split voltage wire feed voltage to the second branch circuit of receptacles. This arrangement minimizes overloading electrical panels in homes with extension cords in the home's 120-VAC outlets. The device has circuit breakers to prevent overloads.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing provided thereon with an opening through which a flexible printed circuit board (an FPC) is inserted into the housing, a plurality of conductive contacts arranged on the housing, a conductive shell mounted on the housing for covering partially the same and provided with a holding member, and a movable lever, wherein the holding member comprises an arm portion extending from the conductive shell to the inside thereof, an engaging projection provided at an end of the arm portion for engaging with an engaging edged portion provided on the FPC inserted in the housing so as to hold the FPC, a pressure receiving portion extending from the engaging projection for receiving pressure from the movable lever and an indicating portion extending from the pressure receiving portion to take up selectively first and second positions for indicating a state of the holding member, and the indication portion taking up at least one of the first and second positions is able to be visuall

Abstract: An electrical wall socket is provided including a housing having one or more electrical socket connection means defined thereon to allow engagement with at least one electrical plug therewith in use. The wall socket is provided with timing means for timing or determining one or more pre-determined time periods. The timing means are arranged such that when actuated, the timing means allow electrical current to flow through said electrical socket from an electrical supply and/or from said electrical socket connection means to an electrical plug engaged therewith in use for said one or more pre-determined time periods.

Abstract: An intelligent network physical layer management system is provided that includes hardware that tracks the connection of plugs of patch cords in interconnect or cross-connect patching environments. RFID signaling is combined with near-field communication techniques to provide a reliable physical layer management system. In interconnect configurations, RFID tags are associated with switch ports of an Ethernet switch, enabling the system of the present invention to detect patch cord insertion and removal at switch ports and to receive information about the switch ports. In cross-connect configurations, RFID signaling is used to track the connections of patch cords between two patch panels. Systems according to the present invention avoid the problems associated with traditional galvanic connections previously used for tracking patch cord connections. An alternative common-mode system is also described.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus wherein at least one detachable module is inserted into a rack and the module is connected with the rack by male/female connector, wherein it is made possible to detect any bending of pins of the male connector before the module is mounted in the rack and therefore incomplete mounting of the module to the rack can be prevented. A light source with high linearity is provided at each of the pins at the male connector side, while conversely a light receiving unit of light is provided at each of the receptacles at the female connector side. Before connection of the connectors, if all receiving units receive light, normality of the pins is detected. Instead of providing the light receiving units at the female connector side, providing a reflecting part at the female connector side and providing a light receiving unit at the male connector side is possible.

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a cable management system, a computer program product, a cable, a method for manufacturing a cable, and a method for guiding a user in identifying a connection location for a cable of interest. A processor, in a data processing system, receives a cable identification from the cable of interest. The processor then matches at least one connection location with the cable of interest based on the cable identification. Responsive to matching the at least one connection location with the cable of interest, the processor activates an indicator that identifies the at least one connection location for connecting the cable of interest.

Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The electrical power supplying device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and also a base housing portion having a bottom surface. A power-ring subassembly is supported on the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of a 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord. The power-ring housing portion for covering said power-ring subassembly and having a set of plug apertures, aligned with said electrical receptacles, and allowing appliance power plugs associated with said electrical appliances to plug into said electrical receptacles.

Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The electrical power supplying device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a supply power plug, and also a base housing portion having a 3D interior volume with a capacity for holding a plurality of power transformer modules associated with a group of electrical appliances located in the environment. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, and has a central aperture defining the boundaries of 3D interior volume, and adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to the power supply cord.

Abstract: An electrical power supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The electrical power supplying device includes a base housing portion having a bottom surface and a 3D interior volume. A power-ring subassembly is supported within the base housing portion, has a central aperture defining the boundaries of the 3D interior volume, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of electrical receptacles and one or more electronic circuits, which are electrically connected to a power supply cord. A power-ring housing portion covers the power-ring subassembly and has a set of plug apertures, aligned with the electrical receptacles, and allows appliance power plugs associated with the electrical appliances to plug into the electrical receptacles. A power cord portal allows a group of electrical power cords associated with the group of electrical appliances to enter/exit the 3D interior volume in a bundled manner.

Abstract: Disclosed are connector assemblies having an integrated wiring diagram or being in conjunction with a tool having an integrated wiring diagram, and methods of using such connector assemblies or tools. The connector assemblies include wire entry ports for insertion of respective wires depicted on the wiring diagram. The connector assemblies have at least one housing having a wiring diagram on the at least one housing, on a receptacle that holds the at least one housing or on a tool that temporarily holds the at least one housing.

Abstract: A terminal connector for a regulator and a method for connecting an external terminal to the terminal connector are provided, whereby the regulator is configured to control an output of a generator provided to a motorcycle. The terminal connector is configured to connect the regulator and external terminals using bolts and nuts, and includes a plurality of terminal units. Each terminal unit is individually connected to an external terminal, and is configured in a width direction of the terminal connector. Each terminal unit is configured as a support base for screw-tightening, to which one of the external terminals is connected by screwing, and includes an identification mark. At least two of the terminal units have different widths.

Abstract: An advanced modular plug connector assembly incorporating an insert assembly disposed in the rear portion of the connector housing. In one embodiment, the connector has a plurality of ports in multi-row configuration, and the insert assembly includes a substrate adapted to receive one or more electronic components such as choke coils, transformers, or other signal conditioning elements or magnetics. The substrate also interfaces with the conductors of two modular ports of the connector, and is removable from the housing such that an insert assembly of a different electronics or terminal configuration can be substituted therefor. In this fashion, the connector can be configured to a plurality of different standards (e.g., Gigabit Ethernet and 10/100). In yet another embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a plurality of light sources (e.g., LEDs) received within the housing. Methods for manufacturing the aforementioned embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Floating clamp sockets useful in electronic interconnection applications are disclosed.

Abstract: A cable connection guiding method includes the steps of extracting conductor identification information being used to identify a conductor from a RFID tag connected to the conductor of a cable, and indicating a terminal indicating device associated with an obtained terminal, according to terminal identification information.

Abstract: A network cable includes a data cable with cable connectors at opposing ends. A tracer optical waveguide is connected to the data cable, e.g., within the same jacket or by connectors such as heat shrink tubing. The ends of the tracer optical waveguide are physically separate from corresponding ends of the optical waveguide, e.g., the ends of the tracer optical waveguide furcate from the data cable. In use, a light signal is introduced into one end of the tracer optical waveguide, e.g., by Visual Fault Locator, and the light signal is emitted and can be observed from the opposing end, thereby identifying corresponding ends of the tracer optical waveguide, and thus, opposing ends of the connected data cable.

Abstract: An electronic guitar harness component connector uses ribbon cables and circuit boards to interconnect electronic components in an electric guitar harness. The use of ribbon cables and circuit boards to interconnect electronic components in the harness solves the problem of hand-soldered joints of discrete wires. It eliminates the need for the hand-soldered joints of discrete wires, and multiple wires. Discrete wires are replaced with a single ribbon cable and/or circuit boards to interconnect electronic components.

Abstract: A method of installing an adapter, a kit including an adapter, and an adapter are disclosed. The adapter includes a first connector, a second connector, and a component adapted for facilitating the second connector to electrical communicate with a portion of a plurality of pins or sockets of the first connector in a predetermined pinout. The first connector has a first plurality of pins or sockets. The second connector has a plug and a socket. Each of the plug and socket has a second plurality of pins or sockets. One of the plug and the socket of the second connector is adapted to mechanically communicate with a first portion of a third plurality of electrical conductors to facilitate electrical communication. The other of the plug and the socket of the second connector is adapted to electrically communicate with a first portion of the first plurality of pins or sockets of the first connector.

Abstract: A connector insertion sensing structure includes an electrically insulative housing having an insertion hole for the insertion of an external modular plug and a vertical front mounting groove located on the front wall at one lateral side of the insertion, a metal sensing terminal mounted in the vertical front mounting groove and having a contact portion suspending in the insertion hole and a bottom bonding tip for bonding to an external circuit board, and a metal shield surrounding the electrically insulative housing and having a metal actuation terminal backwardly extended from the front panel thereof and suspending in the insertion hole and movable by an inserted external modular plug to press a pressure tip thereof on the contact portion of the metal terminal in producing a signal indicative of the insertion of the external modular plug.

Abstract: Part of an electrical connecting device, especially for use in medical technology, with a display device to display an effect on the part resulting from a preparatory step for the use of the part, whereby the display device has a visible field whose colored appearance changes at least in sections as a reaction to the effect resulting from the preparatory measure.

Abstract: An electrical connector apparatus for use with a field device includes a housing having a first end and a second end, an electrical feedthrough subassembly, and a visual indicator viewable from outside the housing. The first end of the housing is configured to mechanically connect to the field device. The electrical feedthrough subassembly extends through at least a portion of the housing and includes a plurality of electrical conductors configured to provide a removable electrical connection at the second end of the housing and a flameproof barrier disposed between the first and second ends of the housing. The visual indicator has a plurality of illumination modes indicative of a power state of the electrical feedthrough subassembly.

Abstract: An automation appliance includes a terminal module, in which a function module that is plugged into the terminal module, the automation device being suitable for modular extension by arranging in a row further terminal modules. The terminal module comprises a first holding device for holding the function module, a second holding device including a first contact device for holding a connecting module which has a second contact device, where a supply voltage for the function module is passable through the connecting module, and where a voltage monitoring device for monitoring the supply voltage is integrated in the function module.

Abstract: A window power distribution device includes a housing with an extension attached to the housing. Together, the housing and extension are designed to form a seal in a window opening. The window power distribution device also includes an electrical input attached to the housing, a display, and a socket, where the socket is wired to the input. The display is designed to provide information relating to the power distribution device.

Abstract: A mechanism that will provide 220 volts AC when the devise is properly plug-in to two home duplex outlets as shown in the attached drawing Figure Two and described in Summery of the Invention. The devise will also provide current in excess of 30 amperes at 110 volts when properly plug-in to two home duplex outlets as shown in the attached drawing Figure Three and described in Summery of the invention.

Abstract: A connector or locking device for wires (or wire ropes) W has a body (20) of alloy, two channels (21) within the body, entry ends (23) at opposite ends for wires, and wedges (25) within the body urged by springs (26) towards the entry ends (23) and to protrude into the channels (21) for the purpose of gripping inserted wires and preventing their withdrawal in the opposite direction to insertion, and is characterized in that guideways (30) are formed within the body (20) alongside each channel from adjacent its entry end (23) to beyond its wedge (25), and plastics slide (31) are fitted one within each of the guideways each with its inner end (32) overlapping a nose part (33) of the respective wedge and its outer end (34) protruding outwards beyond the entry end of the channel, retention means (35, 36) being provided between each slide (31) and its guideway (30) while allowing inward sliding to push the wedge (25) against the urge of its spring (26) when the outer end (34) of the slide is pushed relative to the

Abstract: A communication port identification system enables an intelligent interconnect patch panel to reliably track connections to network switches. Network switch ports are provided with port ID modules that are inserted into the ports. Intelligent interconnect patch cords each utilize a patch cord microcontroller and out-of-band conductors to enable communication between an intelligent interconnect patch panel and the port ID modules of the switch port. Each port ID module is provided with a unique identification number, and the intelligent interconnect patch panel is thereby able to track all of its connections to the port ID modules in real time, and to update a network management system accordingly.

Abstract: A galvanic ground isolator adapter protects against galvanic corrosion on a boat when a boat power system is connected to a shore power system. A ground isolation assembly in the ground connection between the two system grounds prevents current from passing between the two system grounds when the voltage difference between the two is low. When the voltage difference exceeds a preset value, the ground connection is established. The adapter is entirely contained within a rigid housing with a male plug at one end and a female socket at the other end. In this form it can be simply connected to a power cord that is normally used in connecting the shore and boat power systems. It may be provided with a locking mechanism that prevents it being removed once it is attached. It may be supplied with a sonic alarm to indicate when current is flowing in the ground connection.

Abstract: A switched receptacle device with led indication made up of a standard two-outlet receptacle that has two respective hot terminals and two respective neutral terminals, a resistor electrically connected to a first outlet neutral terminal; an LED having a first lead and a second lead electrically connected by the LED first lead in series with the resistor, and the second lead electrically connected to a first outlet hot terminal; and a rectifier diode electrically connected in parallel across the LED first lead and second lead, whereby the LED is activated whenever a switch has energized a hot terminal.

Abstract: A wall-mounted HDMI conversion device has a plate, a circuit board, and a plate fixture receiving the circuit board therein and having a slotted hole and an opening. The plate is mounted to a hole on a wall and has a jack on a front side. The circuit board has an HDMI connector and a network socket set mounted on both sides thereof. The HDMI connector penetrates through the slotted hole and is exposed beyond the jack on the plate and the network socket set is exposed beyond the opening of the plate fixture. A conversion circuit is mounted on the circuit board to convert between HDMI signals and network signals. The present invention is mounted on a wall, transmits signals through network cables received inside the wall, thereby having network cable organized conveniently.

Abstract: A patch panel that comprises a housing exhibiting a front face, in addition to first, second and third connectors. Each second connector corresponds to one of the first connectors, while each third connector also corresponds to one of the first connectors. Each first, second and third connector provides access, via the front face of the housing, to a respective set of terminals disposed at a set of positions relative to the respective connector. Each terminal in a first subset of the terminals to which one of the first connectors provides access is connected to a corresponding terminal to which the corresponding second connector provides access. Each terminal in a second, complementary subset of the terminals to which that same one of the first connectors provides access is connected to a corresponding terminal to which the corresponding third connector provides access.

Abstract: A connector security cover for enclosing and sealing a connection between a signal line cable connector and a weighing terminal of a platform scale. An exemplary embodiment of the cover generally includes a body with first and second ends. The first end may have an opening with a first aperture defined surface adapted to engage a cable connector. The second end may have an opening with an aperture defined surface adapted to engage a corresponding element on the weighing terminal. The body may comprise hinged or non-hinged body halves that are secured closed by a fastening device. A tamper indicating device may be associated with the body and adapted to indicate if the body is opened after engagement. The cover may be placed around the cable connector and a corresponding element on the weighing terminal to restrict movement of the cable connector with respect to the weighing terminal.

Abstract: Interlocking modular connectors or headers Have flexible tongue and groove structures for forming a variety of header assembly configurations. The interlocking modular headers can have locking structures in addition to the tongue and groove mating structures for permanently interlocking the modular headers together. The locking structures can include opposing ramps having locking surfaces that engage each other and prevent sliding disengagement of the modular headers in one direction and the grooves can include stop members to prevent sliding disengagement in the opposite direction. The tongues and grooves can have a dovetail shaped cross-section to allow some freedom of lateral movement between the interlocking modular headers in order for ramps to slide over each other and cause locking surfaces to engage and also to provide some independent flexibility to facilitate placement onto a mounting component and to withstand elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A cassette includes a housing having a plurality of plug cavities configure to receive plugs therein, and a contact subassembly received in the housing. The contact subassembly has a circuit board arid a plurality of contacts coupled to the circuit board, with the contacts being arranged in contact sets that are received in different plug cavities to mate with different ones of the plugs. The cassette also includes a connectivity sensor coupled to the housing. The connectivity sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board of the contact Subassembly, and the connectivity sensor has a plurality of sensor pads configured to interface with sensor probes of the plugs when the plugs are loaded into the plug cavities.

Abstract: An embodiment of an electrical connecting apparatus enables reliable identification of a mark and enables accurate and easy determination of a coordinate position of the mark. The electrical connecting apparatus comprises a supporting body having a lower surface, a plurality of contacts arranged on the lower surface of the supporting body, a mark that is provided on a lower side of the supporting body and whose light passing feature differs from that of an area adjacent to the mark, and a light source provided to the supporting body to irradiate light to the mark from an upper side of the mark.

Abstract: In order to monitor connectivity status associated with an interconnect cable from the end-points to which either end of the cable is attached, a storage device storing a field replaceable unit identifier is provided to uniquely identify a cable end-point, which identifier can then be accessed to determine the connectivity status.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes an outer body having a first end and an opposing second end, an inner body having a first inner end and a second inner end, and a post interconnected with the inner body. A fastener portion is at the first end of the outer body. A compression sleeve is disposed to fit on the second inner end. The post, the inner body, and the compression sleeve are movable with respect to the outer body between a first position in which the connector is not mounted to an equipment port and a second position when the connector is mounted to the equipment port. When the fastener portion is mounted to the equipment port, an indicator portion on the compression sleeve is made visible to a user.

Abstract: A chip card catching mechanism installed in a body of a portable electronic device for receiving and securing a chip card is provided. The chip card catching mechanism includes a base, a housing, and a hatch. The base includes a connector arranged thereon for electrically connecting to the chip card. The housing includes a top cover and a circumferential wall extending from edges of the top cover. The top cover is arranged over the connector of the base with the wall therebetween and a hatchway is defined on the circumferential wall. The hatch is rotatably fixed to on two sides of the hatchway for exposing or hiding the hatchway. Further, a portable electronic device using the chip card catching mechanism is also provided.