FRAME KIT FOR PC CARD, PC CARD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PC CARD

摘要

A PC card frame kit is provided which comprises: a frame for retaining a board assembly having a connector mounted on a board; and a pair of panels for covering upper and lower faces of the board assembly mounted in the frame. The pair of panels each have a pivotal engagement piece provided on a rear edge thereof for pivotal engagement with the frame, front lock engagement pieces provided on front ends of opposite side edges thereof for lock engagement between the panels, and a press-fit piece provided on at least one of the side edges thereof to be press-fitted in the frame. The frame has a pivotal engagement piece receiving groove formed in a rear beam thereof for receiving the pivotal engagement piece in a rotatable manner, and a press-fit groove formed in at least one of opposite side beams associated with the press-fit piece for receiving the press-fit piece.