Patent ID: 6079999
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A single action card engagement mechanism, comprising:a proximal connector block opposing at least one distal locking block, the connector block including a connector interface facing distally, each locking block including a locking interface facing proximally, the connector and the locking interfaces spaced apart so as to concurrently receive opposing proximal and distal edges of a circuit card, the card having card pins extending towards the connector interface from the proximal edge thereof;the connector interface including a separate pogo pin matched to each card pin wherein the card pins and the corresponding pogo pins are in register, each pogo pin having a contact surface opposing its corresponding card pin, each pogo pin further encouraged by a spring mechanism to maintain electrical contact between its contact surface and its corresponding card pin when the card is received between the connector and the locking interfaces; andeach locking interface including a profile facing the connector interface, the profile including a recess, wherein sliding of the distal edge of the card along the profile and into the recess translates into motion of the proximal edge of the card towards the connector interface so as to cause spring-encouraged engagement of the pogo pins by the card pins, said spring-encouraged engagement further encouraging retention of the distal edge of the card in the recess.