Patent ID: 6065984
Filing Date: 2000-05-23
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
A retractable mechanism for use with a push rod of a card connector, comprising:a first member adapted to be assembled to an end of said push rod;a second member defining a recess for receiving at least a portion of said first member; andpositioning means for selectively positioning said second member between a first position in which said second member is extended away from said first member, and a second position in which said second member is retracted toward said first member and includingan elongate groove defined in an outer surface of said first member, said groove forming a first traverse portion at an end thereof, said first traverse portion forming a first notch offset from said groove, and a second traverse portion opposite to said first traverse portion, said second traverse portion defining a second notch offset from said groove; anda guiding pin inserted into a hole defined in an outer surface of said second member and communicating with the recess thereof, wherein said guiding pin is received in said groove of said first member when said first member is received in the recess of said second member.