Latch system for ZIF card edge connectors

摘要

The present invention relates to card-latching systems on zero insertion force card edge connectors. More particularly, the latching system includes spring members having the lower ends thereof secured to the lower housing of the connector at each end of the card edge receiving slot and a concavo-convex intermediate section extending through a cam member attached to the vertically moving upper housing so the upper ends of the spring members are cammed in and out of engagement with the card inserted in the connector.