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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 21, 1999
Roberto Martucci, Padova, IT;
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
An IC card connector (,) is provided for connecting an IC card (,) having a terminal array (,) to external equipment. The connector includes a base member (,) having a plurality of electrically conductive contacts (,) exposed on one side of the base member (,) for engaging the terminal array of the IC card (,). A cover (,) is hinged to the base member for movement toward and away from the one side of the base member (,). The cover has a receptacle for securing the IC card (,) thereon for pivotal movement therewith and a sliding movement of the IC card (,) relative to the cover in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Pivoting of the cover (,) onto the base member (,) of the IC card (,) effects engagement of the IC card terminal array (,) with the plurality of contacts (,) and a sliding movement of the IC card (,) relative to the cover (,) locks the IC card (,) and the cover (,) in the closed position of the connector (,).