Patent ID: 6176721
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
An IC card connector for connecting an IC card having a terminal array, comprising:a base member including a plurality of electrically conductive contacts exposed at least on one side of the base member for engaging the terminal array of the IC card; anda cover mounted on the base member for pivotal movement toward and away from said one side thereof, the cover having receptacle means for securing the IC card thereon for movement therewith whereby closing of the cover onto the base member effects engagement of the IC card terminal array with the contacts on the base member characterized in that said cover is held pivotally and slidably on the base member;wherein in a closed position of the cover pivoted completely toward said one side of said base member, in a direction perpendicular to the card insertion direction a lateral sliding movement of the cover relative to the base member causes both engagement and disengagement of locking elements of the cover and the base member and causes a movement of the IC card relative to the base member.