A SIM CARD HOLDING DEVICE

摘要

A S.I.M. card holding device (4) is provided in an apertured region (13) of a communication device casing (1). The S.I.M. card holding device comprises a card insert region (6) and a card holding region (7), both regions being formed from sheet metal material. The card insert region is formed from a ramp (8) for guiding an inserted S.I.M. card into the card holding region. The card holding region comprises an apertured surface (9, 11) having holding members for securing the inserted S.I.M. card in position over a connector (21) situated below the apertured surface, such that electrical contacts of the S.I.M. card are in connection with the connector.