Patent ID: 7578689
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A card edge connector for receiving a module, comprising: an elongated insulative housing having a central slot for receiving a bottom edge of the module and an arm portion coupled to an end of the insulative housing, said arm portion including a pair of side walls with a retaining slot formed therebetween for receiving a side edge of the module, and a latch located between the side walls and integrally extending upwardly from the end of the insulative housing, said latch having a resilient arm defining a retaining embossment for latching the module and a gripping portion for rotating the resilient arm, the side walls having a pair of guiding portions protruding into the retaining slot for restraining the module therebetween and located inside the latch for limiting inward movement of the latch; and a plurality of terminals mounted on said insulative housing and extending into the central slot for electrical connection to the module.