Locking structure of flexible board

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide a locking structure of a flexible board, which combines a reliable locking of and a smooth removal of the flexible board inserted to the Non-ZIF type connector, does not widen the width of the flexible board, and thereby does not increase the occupied mounting area of the connector, and furthermore does not compromise one-action insertion and removal. The locking structure 11 of a flexible board for inserting in and removing from a Non-ZIF type connector, comprises a flexible board structure 3 formed from a reinforcing plate laminated on one side surface of the tip end of the flexible board 2, an engaged portion 6 provided on the reinforcing plate of the flexible board structure 3, and an engaging portion 5 provided in a board insertion slot 43 of the connector 4, and wherein when the tip end 3a of the flexible board structure 3 is inserted in the board insertion slot 43, the flexible board structure bends, so the engaged portion 6 engages with the engaging portion 5.

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