COMBINED SOCKETS FOR SELECTIVELY REMOVABLE CARDS IN COMPUTING DEVICES

摘要

Combined sockets for selectively removable cards in computing devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a socket is provided that can accommodate both a subscriber identification module (SIM) card and a secure digital (SD) card. The cards are held in place within the socket in a back to back configuration by springs which further help insure that contacts on the cards are electrically coupled to conductive pins in the socket. While it is contemplated that the socket will be used in mobile terminals such as smart phones and tablets, the socket may be used in other computing devices that use such cards.

主权项

1. A socket comprising:
an upper socket base; a lower socket base coupled to the upper socket base to define an aperture sized to allow insertion of a subscriber identification module (SIM) card and a secure digital (SD) card and delimit an interior space sized to accommodate the SIM card and SD card in a back to back abutting relationship; a first set of pins coupled to the upper socket base and configured to interoperate with the SD card; and a second set of pins coupled to the lower socket base and configured to interoperate with the SIM card.