Patent ID: 7241153
Filing Date: 2007-07-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A portable storage device, comprising: a cartridge member; a printed circuit board with a memory unit accommodated in the cartridge member; a USB connector electrically connected with the printed circuit board, comprising a metal shell, a mating set received in the shell and a plurality of contacts arranged on the mating set, the metal shell defining a top wall, a bottom wall, a holding section and a receiving space defined between said top wall of the shell and said mating set adapted to receive a mating plug; a protective cap detachably mated with the USB connector, comprising a spring member received therein, said spring member provided with a hook section formed thereon; wherein the spring member is received in said receiving space of the USB connector and said hook section engages with the holding section and wherein said protective cap comprises an acutation member to be pressed inwardly to disengage the hook section of the spring member from the holding section of the USB connector, thereby detaching the USB connector from the cap.