Patent ID: 6595803
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: G06K,H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A card connector in which a detachable card-shaped storage medium is attached to be electrically connected to an external device, the connector comprising:a connecting terminal for transmitting or receiving a signal from/to the card-shaped storage medium; a connector main body to which the card-shaped storage medium is inserted to be held; and a stopper mechanism for preventing the card-shaped storage medium from being detached from the connector; wherein the stopper mechanism is attached to the connector and comprises a restricting member for restricting movement of the card-shaped storage medium in a detaching direction; and wherein an opening through which the card-shaped storage medium is inserted is opened so as to face a battery receiving compartment of an electronic device, and a cover for closing the battery receiving compartment moves the stopper mechanism into a position from which the stopper mechanism functions to prevent the card-shaped storage medium from being detached from the connector.