US 8,465,308 B2 · Connector having self-wiping contacts

Abstract

Connectors that may be incorporated and used in electronic devices in a reliable manner. One example may provide a connector that may receive a memory card, such as a Secure Digital, SmartMedia, Compact Flash, or other type of memory card. One example may provide a connector that may connect to other electronic circuits and components in an electronic device in a reliable manner. Another may provide a connector that may reliably form a connection for electromagnetic interference protection during device assembly. Another may provide a connector that may be resistant to damage from debris or other particulate matter that may enter the connector. Another example may provide a connector that has a back that is reinforced to prevent damage caused by the insertion of a card with excessive force. Another may provide a connector having a raised portion arranged to fit in an opening in a printed circuit board.

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Dependent claims

A connector comprising:

a housing;
and
a contact pin of a detect switch comprising:
a first portion;
a second portion connected to the first portion, the second portion surrounded by, and at least approximately adjacent to, a first portion of the housing;
a third portion connected to the second portion, and surrounded by a cavity in the housing;
and
a fourth portion connected to the third portion, the fourth portion surrounded by, and at least approximately adjacent to, a second portion of the housing,
wherein the housing comprises a top housing portion and a bottom housing portion, and the to housing portion and the bottom housing portion are connected using an interlocking arrangement and the interlocking arrangement is reinforced with a metal portion.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Connector having self-wiping contacts

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Connector having self-wiping contacts

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Abstract

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