Patent ID: 6179638
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: G06K,H01R

Abstract:
A connector for use in a card reader for reading an information from a memory card, the connector comprising:a frame having an opening for accommodating insertion of a memory card therein and removal of a memory card therefrom,a plurality of connector terminals mounted on said frame, each of said connector terminals having an inner end and a curved portion, each of said connector terminals being electrically insulated from the others of said connector terminals, each of said connector terminals extending away from a portion of said frame at its curved portion so that the connector terminals may contact a memory card,a switch for detecting insertion of a memory card into said frame opening, said switch being mounted within said frame, anda lever supporting a portion of each of said connector terminals, said lever being actuatable to move at least a portion of each of said connector terminals to facilitate their even contact with a memory card;wherein said lever includes a frontal bead and a rear bead, said frontal and rear beads serving to limit upward deflection of said of said curved portion of said connector terminals; andwherein said lever further includes a center bead serving to limit upward deformation of said inner ends of said connector terminals.