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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2007
Ming-shiung Chang, Tu-Cheng, TW;
Ming-Shiung Chang, Tu-Cheng, TW;
Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc., Tu-Cheng, Taipei County, TW;
Abstract
A chip card retaining mechanism for a portable electronic device () is provided. The chip card retaining mechanism is used for retaining a card (). The portable electronic device includes a main body () and a cover body (). The cover body is attached with the main body so as to define a receiving space therewithin. The chip card retaining mechanism includes a mounting base (), a sliding tray () for carrying the card, a latching assembly (). The sliding tray has a first magnetic member () and a second magnetic member () mounted in a same side of the sliding tray. The latching assembly includes a latching block () having a third magnetic member () disposed thereon. The latching block is configured for sliding relative to the sliding tray. The third magnetic member selectively acts on the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member.