Patent ID: 6932654
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector into which two kinds of memory cards with different thicknesses are insertable selectively and which is electrically connected to the inserted memory card, the connector comprising: a housing of substantially a box shape having a card insertion port into which the memory card is inserted; plural elastically deformable first contacts which are provided inside the housing; plural elastically deformable second contacts which are provided between the first contacts and the card insertion port; wherein the second contacts extend toward the first contacts and include: first contact portions which is provided at distal ends of the second contacts and bent in an arc shape; and second contact portions which are provided further on proximal end sides of the second contacts than the first contacts and project in an arc shape in section; and wherein the second contact portions only electrically contact against a contact of the thicker memory card when the thicker memory card is inserted into the card insertion port, and the first contact portions only electrically contact against a contact of the thinner memory card when the thinner memory card is inserted into the card insertion port.