Patent ID: 6747868
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An IC card connector for connecting an IC card having a terminal array and ejecting the card from the connector, comprising:a support structure having receptacle means for receiving the IC card for movement to a connecting position; an eject mechanism movably mounted on the support structure and engageable with the IC card to eject the card from its connecting position and including a linearly movable push member and a pivotally movable eject lever, said push member comprising an elongated push rod having an inner end engageable with the eject lever and an outer end; a push button pivotally mounted to the outer end of the elongated push rod for movement between an operative position protruding colinearly from the outer end of the push rod and an inoperative position protruding angularly from one side of the push rod; elastic means coupled between the push rod and the push button for biasing the push button toward its operative position; and latch means operatively associated between the push rod and the push button for holding the push button in its inoperative position.