ELECTRICAL CARD CONNECTOR HAVING AN ANTI-MISMATING MECHANISM

摘要

An electrical card connector ( 100 ) for electrically connecting with an electrical card ( 6 ) includes an insulator ( 1 ) defining a receiving space ( 14 ), a number of contacts ( 2 ) retained in the insulator, a pair of latching portions ( 45 ) and a shield ( 5 ) covering the insulator ( 1 ). The shield includes a pair of fingers ( 512 ) corresponding to the latching portions ( 45 ). Each finger defines a cantilever ( 5121 ) extending into the receiving space ( 14 ) and a latch member ( 5122 ) for engaging with the latching portion ( 45 ). When a complementary card is inserted into the connector, it abuts against the cantilever ( 5121 ) and lifts the latch member ( 5122 ) outwardly. The latch member ( 5122 ) disengages from the latching portion ( 45 ). The card is further inserted in the connector and electrically connects the contacts thereof.