Patent ID: 6213785
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A memory card connector comprising:a connection part;first and second guide walls attached substantially perpendicular to both ends of said connection part whereby said first and second guide walls and said connection part define a u-shaped slot for holding a memory card;at least one terminal having a terminal body and a tab;at least one attachment slit on at least one of said first and second guide walls for fixing said at least one terminal to said at least one of said first and second walls;said tab for connecting to an external contact;a groove in said at least one terminal body;a T-shaped pressure spring resiliently disposed in said groove;said T-shaped pressure spring having an arcuate portion for making resilient contact with said memory card;said T-shaped pressure spring also having an end bent in a hairpin shape wherein said end is wider than the width of said groove; andsaid end engaging said groove whereby said end is restrained from passing through said groove.