Patent ID: 6638087
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: G06K,H01R

Abstract:
A switch structure of a card connector, wherein the card connector is configured to hold a card in a connector housing in such a manner that contact pads of the card engage contact terminals arranged in the connector housing, the card having a write protect button slidable in a recess formed in a card side surface, the switch structure comprising:a first switch arranged on a side wall portion of the connector housing configured to detect a slide position of the write protect button when the card is inserted, wherein the first switch comprises: a first contact leaf spring comprising a first engagement portion, wherein the first contact leaf spring uses the first engagement portion to contact the write protect button at a first slide position when the card is inserted; and a second contact leaf spring comprising a second engagement portion, wherein the second contact leaf spring uses the second engagement portion to contact the write protect button at a second slide position when the card is inserted; and a second switch arranged in a card abutment wall of the connector housing configured to detect the presence or absence of the card, wherein the second switch comprises a third contact leaf spring configured to engage with a front face wall of the card when the card is inserted and contact the second contact leaf spring when the card is inserted.