Patent ID: 6493033
Filing Date: 2002-12-10
Classification: H04N,Y10S

Abstract:
An electronic apparatus adapted to receive a memory card, comprising:a body including an exterior wall having an opening; a latch disposed on the body adjacent the opening; a card connector stationarily mounted within the opening and having an electrical connection portion; a door having a free end and a pivotable end connected to the body, the door being movable between (i) an open position to receive the memory card and (ii) a closed position wherein an exterior surface of the door covers the opening, the door including a slot formed on an interior surface of the door and adapted to receive the memory card therein at the free end, the door including an aperture disposed in overlapping registration with the electrical connection portion when the door is in the closed position; a resilient member biasing the door in the open position; and a latching feature disposed on the door adapted to mechanically cooperate with the latch to overcome the biasing of the resilient member when the door is in the closed position.