Patent ID: 7223574
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A portable storage device, comprising: a memory unit with a mating port, the mating port comprising an outer metal shell with an engagement portion defined therein; a protective cap detachably mated with the mating port in a mating direction, comprising: a case defining a mating opening at a front end thereof, the mating opening configured to mate with the mating port; and a latching member defined on the case, the latching member defining a retaining portion thereon to engage with the engagement portion of the mating port and being movable with respect to the case between a disengaged position and an engaged position; during inserting the mating port into the protective cap through the mating opening, the latching member moving with the inserting mating port from the disengaged position toward the engaged position where the retaining portion engages with the engagement portion; and during detaching the mating port from the protective cap through the mating opening, the latching member moving with the detaching mating port from the engaged position toward the disengaged position where the retaining portion disengages from the engagement portion; wherein the case comprises a stopper portion engaged with the latching member to obstruct the latching member from moving forward when it is in the engaged position.