# US 7,407,402 B2 · Detaching apparatus for connector > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,407,402 B2 - Document ID: US7407402B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 11/739,699 - Filed: 2007-04-25 - Published: 2008-03-06 - Granted: 2008-08-05 - Earliest claimed: 2006-08-30 - Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.; Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng; Mo-Ming Yu; Jian Fu - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7407402B2 ## CPC - H01R 13/6335: {comprising a handle} - H01R 24/62: Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS ## Abstract A detaching apparatus is provided for detaching a connector having an elastic release tab from a mating connector socket of an electronic device. The release tab of the connector is engagable with the connector socket. The detaching apparatus includes a pivot member pivotably attached to the electronic device, and an operating member connectable with the pivot member. The operating member is manipulably rotatable together with the pivot member for pressing the release tab to disengage the connector from the connector socket of the electronic device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A detaching apparatus for detaching a connector having an elastic release tab from a mating connector socket of an electronic device, the release tab engagable with the connector socket, the detaching apparatus comprising: a pivot member configured for being pivotably attached to the electronic device; and an operating member connectable with the pivot member, the operating member manipulably rotatable together with the pivot member for pressing the release tab to disengage from the connector socket of the electronic device; wherein the operating member forms a pressing portion configured for abutting against the release tab of the connector; and wherein a slanted surface is formed on a bottom of the pressing portion. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic device defines a pair of through holes therein, the pivot member comprises two elastic legs, and an engaging portion extends outward from a free end of each of the elastic legs for engaging in a corresponding through hole of the electronic device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the operating member comprises a main body, an elastic arm extends from a bottom portion of the main body, and a free end of the elastic arm abuts against the electronic device. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein a fixing plate extends perpendicularly from the bottom portion of the main body, and a flange is perpendicularly formed on the fixing plate holding one of the elastic legs of the pivot member to the main body. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pivot member further comprises a cross member connecting the elastic legs, a fixing portion extends perpendicularly from the elastic arm adjacent to the main body for attaching the cross member of the pivot member to the main body. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein the pivot member is generally U-shaped. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein the elastic arm is generally N-shaped. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of ribs is formed on a top portion of the operating member. ### Claim 9 A detaching apparatus detaching a connector having an elastic release tab from a connector socket of an electronic device, the release tab engaging with the connector socket for securing the connector to the connector socket, the detaching apparatus comprising: an operating member pivotably fixed to the electronic device, the operating member comprising a pressing portion configured for abutting against the release tab for disengaging the release tab from the connector socket before detaching the connector from the electronic device, and an elastic arm being deformable and configured for abutting against the electronic device for restoring the operating member. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the electronic device defines a pair of through holes therein, the operating member comprises a pair of elastic legs, and a hook extends outward from a free end of each of the elastic legs for engaging in a corresponding through hole of the electronic device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the elastic arm is generally N-shaped, an end of the elastic arm is connected with a bottom portion of the operating member, and the other end of the elastic arm abuts against the electronic device. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein a slanted surface is formed on a bottom of the pressing portion. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein a plurality of ribs is formed on a top portion of the operating member. ### Claim 14 A detaching apparatus configured for detaching a connector having an elastic release tab from a connector socket of an electronic device, the release tab engaging with the connector socket for securing the connector to the connector socket, the detaching apparatus comprising: a main body pivotably attached to the electronic device at one side of the connector; a pressing portion extending laterally from the main body to locate above the release tab configured for abutting against the release tab to disengage the release tab from the connector socket before detaching the connector from the electronic device; and an elastic member extending from the main body and having a distal end abutting against the electronic device for restoring the main body and the pressing portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 14, wherein the electronic device defines a pair of holes, and the main body is pivotably attached to the electronic device via a pivot member which has a pair of pivot ends pivotably received in the holes respectively. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 15, wherein the pivot member has a U shape made of a wire. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 15, wherein the pivot member is integrally formed at the main body. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The detaching apparatus as claimed in claim 14, wherein the elastic member is N-shaped.