Patent ID: 7137836

Claim:
A memory card connector adapted for connecting a memory card to a PCB comprises: an insulative housing defining a receiving portion for receiving a memory card therein; a plurality of terminals received in the housing, each terminal including a contact portion extending into the receiving portion of the housing for electrically engaging with the memory card; a switch contact received in a front corner portion of the housing, the switch contact including an engaging arm extending opposite to the card insertion direction; and a metal cover including a main body for substantially enclosing the receiving portion of the housing and a side plate secured in a side portion of the housing, a flexible beam extending forwardly and inwardly from a front end of the side plate, the flexible beam including a contact portion spaced from the engaging arm of the switch contact and deflectable upon insertion of the memory card to contact with the engaging arm of the switch contact, wherein said housing includes a front wall, the front wall forming a stopper, the stopper having an inclined surface, said engaging arm of the switch contact extending rearwardly beyond the inclined surface and coming into contacting with the inclined surface upon insertion of the memory card.