ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH DUAL SLIDE ACTUATOR THAT EXTENDS AND RETRACTS A CONNECTOR

摘要

A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector (11), such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell (15) when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion (17) unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door (13) closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.