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Timestamp: 2013-12-06 10:23:02
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Patent US7331808 - Movable shield with switching means for memory card - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Advanced Patent Search | Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsA connector housing for receiving a memory card, the housing comprising at least a bottom part and a cover part which is arranged to be movable in relation to the bottom part and which, in turn, comprises at least a shield part and first contact means which are arranged to connect the shield part to...http://www.google.com/patents/US7331808?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7331808 - Movable shield with switching means for memory cardPublication numberUS7331808 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 11/439,882Publication dateFeb 19, 2008Filing dateMay 23, 2006Priority dateDec 3, 2003Fee statusPaidAlso published asCN1886751A, EP1690217A1, EP1690217B1, US7066755, US20050136737, US20060264084, WO2005055132A1Publication number11439882, 439882, US 7331808 B2, US 7331808B2, US-B2-7331808, US7331808 B2, US7331808B2InventorsTimo LaitinenOriginal AssigneeNokia CorporationExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (11), Classifications (22), Legal Events (2) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetMovable shield with switching means for memory cardUS 7331808 B2Abstract A connector housing for receiving a memory card, the housing comprising at least a bottom part and a cover part which is arranged to be movable in relation to the bottom part and which, in turn, comprises at least a shield part and first contact means which are arranged to connect the shield part to the ground level of the device, at least when the cover part is closed. The connector housing also comprises at least second contact means which are arranged to be coupled via the shield part, when the cover part is in the open position. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device comprising a connector housing for a memory card, as well as a method for anticipating the removal of a memory card in the connector housing.
a cover part, movably attached to the bottom part and dimensioned for at least partial receipt of a memory card, comprising at least a shield part, wherein the shield part is attached to the cover part so that the shield part is movable in relation to the cover part;
at least one first contact located on said bottom part, said at least one first contact for connecting the shield part to a ground level of at least said apparatus at least when said shield part is in a first position; and
at least one second contact located on said bottom part, said at least one second contact for connection with said shield part, when said shield part is in a second position.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one second contact comprises at least two contact surfaces, between which an electric connection can be formed on the shield part.
3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one second contact comprises several pairs of contact surfaces, wherein an electric connection can be formed on the shield part between the contact surfaces of the individual pairs.
4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cover part also comprises a frame for the cover part, wherein the shield part is movably attached to the frame.
5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the shield part is dimensioned to be used as a part of a locking mechanism for preventing opening of the cover part.
6. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an advance warning circuit configured to generate an advance warning signal, to which at least the at least one second contact is connected.
7. A mobile phone comprising the apparatus of claim 1.
8. A digital camera comprising the apparatus of claim 1.
10. A computer comprising the apparatus of claim 1.
11. A device comprising the apparatus of claim 1, wherein the ground level of said apparatus is a ground level of said device.
12. A device comprising the apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one first contact and the at least one second contact of said apparatus are located on said device.
means for at least partially receiving a memory card, comprising at least means for providing electrical shielding, said means for providing electrical shielding movably attached to a cover part, wherein said cover part is movably attached to the bottom part;
first contact means for connecting the means for shielding to a ground level of said apparatus at least when said means for shielding is in a first position; and
second contact means for connection with said means for shielding, when said means for shielding is in a second position;
wherein said first contact means and said second contact means are located on the bottom part.
14. The apparatus according to claim 13, further comprising means for generating an advance warning signal, to which at least the second contact means are coupled.
15. A device comprising the apparatus of claim 13, wherein the ground level of said apparatus is a ground level of said device.
16. A device comprising the apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first contact means and the second contact means of said apparatus are located on said device.
connecting a shield part forming part of a cover part to a ground level of an apparatus at least when said shield part is in a first position, wherein the cover part is dimensioned for at least partial receipt of a memory card, the shield part is movably attached to the cover part and said cover part is movably attached to a bottom part, said connecting by at least one first contact located on said bottom part; and
connecting at least one second contact located on said bottom part with said shield part, when said shield part is in a second position.
18. The method according to claim 17, wherein the at least one second contact comprises at least two contact surfaces, between which an electric connection is formed on the shield part.
19. The method according to claim 17, further comprising generating an advance warning signal by the at least one second contact.
first means for connecting a shield part of said apparatus to a ground level of the apparatus at least when said shield part is in a first position, wherein the shield part forms part of a cover part of said apparatus, wherein the cover part is dimensioned for at least partial receipt of a memory card, wherein the shield part is movably attached to the cover part and said cover part is movably attached to the bottom part, wherein the first means for connecting comprises at least one first contact located on said bottom part; and
second means for connecting at least one second contact located on said bottom part with said shield part, when said shield part is in a second position.
21. The apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the at least one second contact comprises at least two contact surfaces, between which an electric connection is formed on the shield part.
22. The apparatus according to claim 20, further comprising means for generating an advance warning signal by the at least one second contact.
23. A device comprising the apparatus of claim 20, wherein the ground level of said apparatus is a ground level of said device.
24. A device comprising the apparatus of claim 20, wherein the first contact means and the second contact means of said apparatus are located on said device.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/004,160 filed on Dec. 3, 2004 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,066,755 and claims domestic priority to said application under 35 USC �120, which in turn claims priority to Finnish Patent Application No. 20035228 filed on Dec. 3, 2003.
FIG. 2 shows the embodiment of FIG. 1 in the so-called open position,
the series of FIGS. 3 to 5 illustrates the operation of the connector housing in side views,
The cover part 2 can be implemented in a number of ways, and, for example, it can be designed in different shapes according to the need.
In one advantageous embodiment, the cover part 2 is as long as the whole memory card and is designed in such a way that it can enclose the whole memory card inside the connector housing. In another embodiment, the length of the cover part 2 is only a part of the length of the card. Thus, only a part of the card is placed inside the connector housing, wherein it is easy for the user to visually check the card placed in the connector housing.
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