LATCH FOR CONNECTOR OF REMOVABLE DEVICE

摘要

A removable memory device includes a substrate, such as a printed circuit board (12), carrying IC memory packages; a connector including a molded plastic connector block (24) for electrically connecting the removable memory device to a host system; and a sheet metal cover (16) for enclosing the substrate. The cover has opposed forward edges including a plurality of forwardly projecting retention tabs (66) received within a plurality of corresponding retention slots (38) formed in the upper and lower outer surfaces of the connector block (24). The slots and tabs are preferably directed inwardly to provide a secure latched connection between the cover and connector.