A SIMM socket with a metal latch for retaining a SIMM therein is provided. The socket includes a housing having a SIMM receiving slot and a plurality of terminals with contact beams extending into the slot. The SIMM is inserted into the slot in a first angular alignment with minimal insertion forces, and is rotated into a second alignment for achieving high quality electrical connection with the contact beams of the respective terminals. A metal latch is provided for releasably retaining the SIMM in the preferred angular alignment within the socket. The latch is stamped and formed from a unitary piece of metallic material and includes a housing engaging portion and a deflectable SIMM engaging portion. The housing includes walls for controlling the types and ranges of deflection that are permitted for the SIMM engaging portion.
申请公布号
US5094624(A)
申请公布日期
1992.03.10
申请号
US19910715724
申请日期
1991.06.17
申请人
MOLEX INCORPORATED
发明人
BAKKE, PATRICK D.;DIVIESTI, ANTHONY M.;REGNIER, KENT E.;YAGI, MASANORI;YAMADA, SHOJI;WALSE, ALAN