Miniature card docking connector
CA 2252887 C · Owner: Del Prete, Stephen D. · Inventors: Del Prete, Stephen D.; Crafford, Lee F.
Overview
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A miniature card docking connector which includes an interface connector (8), and a frame section (34) mounted on a printed circuit board (36) and formed to partially enclose the interface connector (8) and a miniature card (32). The frame (34) includes a resilient latch mechanism (40) for securing the miniature card (32) in place within the frame (34), and a plurality of pilot retainers (148) with latches (150) disposed thereon for initially locating the frame (34) on the printed circuit board (36). The latch mechanism (40) may be formed as part of the frame (34) or as a seperate piece. Integral, threaded nut portions (152) are also provided in the frame (34) to facilitate more permanent …
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- Filed February 17, 1998 and granted August 28, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 17, 2018.
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