JP3100718U - Memory card adapter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a memory card adapter.
SOLUTION: An insulating case and a slide sheet housed in a housing space of the insulating case are provided, an opening is provided in the housing space of the insulating case, and a set of terminals is provided at another end of the housing space apart from the opening. A first contact surface is provided at an end portion of the bottom of the opening corresponding to the terminal of the slide sheet, and at least one contact surface is provided on another side remote from the first contact surface. Terminals are provided, and a different type of memory card pushes an arbitrary contact surface of the slide sheet and one of the metal contacts of the memory card of the corresponding type is moved according to the amount of movement of the slide sheet in the accommodation space of the insulating case of the slide sheet. A set of different types of memory cards are brought into electrical contact with the terminals of the set and circulated by secondary pressing of the memory card to move the slide sheet back and forth in the accommodation space of the insulating case. To achieve the purpose of electrical contact with and automatic insertion and exit of the memory card.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a kind of memory card adapter, and more particularly, to a memory card adapter that achieves the purpose of electrical contact with different types of memory cards and automatic press-in / out of the memory cards.

  Nowadays, computer technology is rapidly growing, and computers are being developed in the direction of higher computing speed and higher speed. A typical format of a memory card used for expansion of a memory, a network card, a modem, and a SCSI device (for example, a high-capacity hard disk, a scanner) in a computer, an electronic dictionary, and the like is PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). In general, PCMCIA has a design that can be converted to other interfaces, for example, PCMCIA to SCSI, PCMCIA to IDE, etc., all of which make it possible to use notebook computers for various interface devices of personal computers, Supports plug-and-play capabilities, and some support hot-plug features that can be used directly without rebooting . Other different types of memory cards are used in devices such as PDAs and palmtop electronic dictionaries. Therefore, in addition to the PCMCIA memory card format, MMC (MultiMedia Card), CF (CompactFlash) (registered trademark) card, SM (SmartMedia (registered trademark)) card, MS (MemoryStick) card, MS (Memory Stick) card, SD (Secure) Digital) memory cards and the like.

  In addition, the traditional positioning structure of the memory card and the adapter is such that the adapter case is fixed to the substrate, the memory card is inserted into the adapter, the purpose of the locking connection between the memory card and the adapter is achieved, and various types of memory are provided. Because the types of cards are different and the appearance dimensions and shapes are different, different types of memory cards must be inserted into a specific type of adapter that matches the type, and the adapter will not be able to read the stored data in the memory card. However, such a method of inserting and connecting a memory card and an adapter is restricted by an adapter standard at the time of use, and cannot be used interchangeably with a different memory card. For this reason, a plurality of different types of adapters must be installed on the substrate, which increases the area of the substrate, increases the occupied space, and limits the volume and space size of the substrate when used. Will be. In addition, the placement of the terminals inside the adapter employs a vertical crossover superposition method, and a plurality of terminals are arranged. However, such a terminal arrangement requires a relatively large space position, increases the thickness of the adapter, increases the volume, and occupies a lot of space in use. That is, there is a need to solve the various disadvantages and inconveniences of the known adapters and memory cards, which have many limitations.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a kind of memory card adapter, which can insert a plurality of types of memory cards, make electrical contact with different types of memory cards, and automatically press-fit and eject the memory cards. This is a memory card adapter that can be used.

  According to the memory card adapter of the present invention, a storage space is provided in an insulating case, a set of terminals is provided at an end of the storage space, a slide sheet is installed in the storage space, and a first contact surface is provided on a bottom surface of the slide sheet. Is provided, and at least one contact surface is provided on another side remote from the first contact surface, and one or more sets of terminals are provided on the insulating case, and different types of memory cards are inserted into the slide sheet. When the slide sheet is pressed, any one contact surface of the slide sheet is pushed by an appropriate distance in the accommodation space of the insulating case, so that the contacts of the different types of memory cards make electrical contact with the corresponding terminal sets. In addition, the slide sheet circulates due to the secondary pressing of the memory card and moves back and forth in the accommodation space of the insulating case. Formation can to achieve the purpose of automatic press-fit and leaving the memory card.

The present invention is directed to a memory card adapter having a function of automatically inserting and ejecting a memory card in which a different type of memory card is inserted to form an electrical contact with the memory card and to accommodate the insulating case. It is composed of a slide sheet housed in the space,
A housing space having an opening is provided in the insulating case, a set of terminals is provided at another end of the housing space away from the opening, and at least one set of terminals is provided near the opening of the housing space. A plurality of guide grooves provided for insertion of different types of memory cards are provided on both sides of the opening of the space,
The slide sheet is installed in the storage space of the insulating case, a first contact surface is provided at a bottom end of the slide sheet, and at least one contact surface is provided on another side remote from the first contact surface. Depending on the amount by which different types of memory cards push any one contact surface of the slide sheet to move the slide sheet in the accommodation space of the insulating case, the metal contacts of the corresponding type of memory card are formed. A memory card adapter characterized by being electrically contacted with a set of terminals.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the memory card adapter according to the first aspect, a rearward-facing spring is installed on both sides of the slide sheet, and another end of the spring comes into contact with another side of the insulating case that is separated from the opening of the accommodation space, On the rear side of the slide sheet, a push block with a convex column is provided above, a rail corresponding to the convex column is provided on the bottom of the insulating case, and the convex column of the push block is set in the rail by the elasticity of the spring. The memory card adapter is characterized in that a positioning or sliding state is formed, and a spring shows a state of compression and recovery.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the memory card adapter according to the first aspect, a contact surface on a different side from the first contact surface is a second contact surface, and the second contact surface is an opening of the accommodation space. The memory card adapter is characterized in that it is installed on two sides of a set of terminals installed corresponding to each other.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the memory card adapter according to the first aspect, the other contact surface apart from the first contact surface is a third contact surface, and the third contact surface is an opening of the accommodation space. The memory card adapter is characterized in that it is installed on two sides of a set of terminals installed corresponding to each other.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the memory card adapter according to the first aspect, a sliding groove is formed on the upper surface of the insulating case outside the guide groove, and a sliding surface corresponding to the sliding groove extends outward on both sides of the slide sheet. The memory card adapter is characterized in that the sliding surface is limited and slides on the surface of the sliding groove.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the memory card adapter according to the first aspect, a connecting end and a soldering end are provided in each set of terminals, the connecting end is located in a housing space of the insulating case, and the soldering end is an insulating case. The memory card adapter is characterized in that it is extended to the outside and is used for soldering to a substrate.

  The present invention provides a memory card adapter capable of inserting a plurality of types of memory cards, making electrical contact with different types of memory cards, and automatically inserting and ejecting the memory cards.

  FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 show an exploded perspective view, a perspective view, and a plan view of the present invention before an MS type memory card is inserted. As shown, the present invention is composed of an insulating case 1 and a slide sheet 2.

  The insulating case 1 is provided with a seat body 11 and a cover plate 12, a housing space 110 having an opening is formed in the seat body 11, and a set of terminals is provided at another end of the housing body 110 which is remote from the opening of the housing space 110. 10 and its two guide pillars 1112 are provided, and a plurality of guide grooves 111 for inserting different types of memory cards 3 are provided on both sides of the opening of the accommodation space 110 so as to protrude. A sliding groove 1111 is recessed on the upper surface. Further, a cover plate 12 covers the upper part of the insulating case 1, two sets of terminals 10 are fitted to the cover plate 12, and a rail 121 is provided on the bottom surface of the cover plate 12.

  The slide sheet 2 is accommodated in the accommodation space 110 of the insulating case 1, and a slide surface 21 corresponding to the slide groove 1111 extends outward on both sides of the slide sheet 2, and the slide surface 21 is The slide is limited to the surface, and a first contact surface 22 is provided inside the slide sheet 2, and a second contact surface 23 and a third contact surface are provided on another side remote from the first contact surface 22. A surface 24 is provided, and each contact surface is used for holding a memory card 3 of a different type and size, and a pushing block 25 having a convex column 251 is provided on the rear side of the slide sheet 2. A spring 26 is provided on both sides of the push block 25, and another end of the spring 26 is in contact with another end of the insulating case 1 which is apart from the opening of the housing space 110. Due to the elasticity of the spring 26, the convex column 251 of the pushing block 25 is positioned or slid in the rail 121, and at the same time, the spring 26 compresses and recovers on the guide column 1112 due to the limit of the guide column 1112. At the same time, electrical contact at the time of insertion of the memory card 3 of a different type and automatic press-in and ejection of the memory card are achieved.

  Further, each of the terminals 10 of the above-described set is provided with a connection end 101 and a soldering end 102, and the connection end 101 is located in the accommodation space 110 of the insulating case 1, and the soldering end 102 is located outside the insulating case 1. And soldered to the substrate. Further, a set of terminals 10 is provided at another end of the accommodation space 110 which is separated from the opening of the accommodation space 110, and the soldering end 102 of the set of terminals 10 extends to the rear side of the insulating case 1, and The soldering ends 102 of the two sets of terminals 10 approaching the openings are respectively bent and extended to the two sides and the front end of the cover plate 12, whereby each set of terminals 10 of the insulating case 1 is soldered to the substrate.

  FIGS. 3, 4, 5, and 6 are a plan view, a side cross-sectional view, and a plan view and a side cross-sectional view after inserting the MS-type memory card of the present invention before the MS-type memory card is inserted. The MS type memory card 3 is inserted into the slide sheet 2 through the guide groove 111 on the front side of the insulating case 1, and after the front end of the MS type memory card 3 contacts the first contact surface 22, the slide of the slide sheet 2 is performed. When the surface 21 is slid along the surface of the sliding groove 1111 and pushed to the normal position, the plurality of metal contacts 31 of the MS type memory card 3 are electrically connected to the terminal 10 on the other end remote from the opening of the accommodation space 110. A contact is formed, and the convex column 251 of the pushing block 25 forms a localization state in the rail 121 by the elastic force of the spring 26. Further, when the memory card 3 is pressed once, the convex column 251 slides in the rail 121. After release, the outside of the memory card 3 inside the slide sheet 2 retreats to the outside of the housing space 110 opening of the insulating case 1 due to the recovery elasticity of the spring 26, and thus the Automatic injection of the memory card circulated by pressing twice the Ricardo 3 is formed, the purpose of exit is achieved.

  7, 8, 9 and 10 are a plan view and a side sectional view before inserting the SD memory card of the present invention, and a plan view and a side sectional view after inserting the SD memory card. The SD memory card 3 is inserted into the slide sheet 2 through the guide groove 111 on the front side of the insulating case 1, and after the front end of the SD memory card 3 contacts the second contact surface 23, the slide surface of the slide sheet 2 When the slide 21 is slid along the surface of the slide groove 1111 and pushed to the normal position, the plurality of metal contacts 31 of the SD memory card 3 make electrical contact with the corresponding terminals 10 of the cover plate 12 and the spring Due to the elasticity of 26, the convex column 251 of the pushing block 25 forms a localized state in the rail 121. When the memory card 3 is further pressed once, the memory card 3 retreats, and thus the memory card 3 is pressed twice. A circulation is formed to achieve the purpose of automatic press-in and out of the memory card.

  FIGS. 11, 12, 13 and 14 are a plan view and a side sectional view before inserting the XD type memory card of the present invention, and a plan view and a side sectional view after inserting the XD type memory card. The XD memory card 3 is inserted into the slide sheet 2 through the guide groove 111 on the front side of the insulating case 1, and after the front end of the XD memory card 3 contacts the third contact surface 24, the slide surface of the slide sheet 2 When the slide 21 is slid along the surface of the slide groove 1111 and pushed to the normal position, the plurality of metal contacts 31 of the XD memory card 3 make electrical contact with the corresponding terminals 10 of the cover plate 12, and Due to the elasticity of 26, the convex column 251 of the pushing block 25 forms a localized state in the rail 121. When the memory card 3 is further pressed once, the memory card 3 retreats, and thus the memory card 3 is pressed twice. A circulation is formed to achieve the purpose of automatic press-in and out of the memory card.

  The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the present invention. The slide sheet of the present invention has two or more contact surfaces and two or more different memories. Corresponding terminals capable of forming electrical contact with the card can be installed, and the contact surface and the installation of each terminal are implemented in such a manner that at least two sets are provided according to the needs of the user or differences in design, and therefore, the effects described above. Any form that can achieve the above shall belong to the claims of the present invention.

  Taken together, the memory card adapter of the present invention achieves the functions and purposes expected at the time of use, and is therefore a highly practical device.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view before inserting the MS type memory card of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view before inserting the MS type memory card of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view after the MS type memory card of the present invention is inserted. FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view after the insertion of the MS type memory card of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the SD memory card before insertion according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the SD memory card of the present invention before insertion. FIG. 3 is a plan view after inserting the SD type memory card of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a side sectional view after an SD memory card of the present invention is inserted. FIG. 3 is a plan view before inserting the XD type memory card of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view before inserting the XD type memory card of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a plan view after the XD type memory card of the present invention is inserted. FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view after the XD type memory card of the present invention is inserted.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Insulating case 10 Terminal 111 Guide groove 101 Connection end 1111 Sliding groove 102 Soldering end 1112 Guide pillar 11 Seat 12 Cover plate 110 Housing space 121 Rail 2 Slide seat 21 Slide surface 24 Third contact surface 22 First contact surface 25 Push Block 23 Second Contact Surface 251 Convex Column 26 Spring 3 Memory Card 31 Contact

Claims (6)

In a memory card adapter in which a memory card of a different type is inserted to form an electrical contact with the memory card and have a function of automatically inserting and ejecting the memory card, an insulating case and a slide housed in a housing space of the insulating case. Composed in sheets,
A housing space having an opening is provided in the insulating case, a set of terminals is provided at another end of the housing space away from the opening, and at least one set of terminals is provided near the opening of the housing space. A plurality of guide grooves provided for insertion of different types of memory cards are provided on both sides of the opening of the space,
The slide sheet is installed in the storage space of the insulating case, a first contact surface is provided at a bottom end of the slide sheet, and at least one contact surface is provided on another side remote from the first contact surface. Depending on the amount by which different types of memory cards push any one contact surface of the slide sheet to move the slide sheet in the accommodation space of the insulating case, the metal contacts of the corresponding type of memory card are formed. A memory card adapter, which is electrically contacted with a pair of terminals.   The memory card adapter according to claim 1, wherein rearward springs are provided on both sides of the slide sheet, and another end of the spring abuts on another side of the insulating case that is farther from the opening of the housing space, and a rear side of the slide sheet, A push block having a convex column is provided above, a rail corresponding to the convex column is provided on the bottom surface of the insulating case, and the convex column of the push block is positioned or slid in the rail by the elasticity of a spring. A memory card adapter characterized in that the spring exhibits a state of compression and recovery.   2. The memory card adapter according to claim 1, wherein the other contact surface apart from the first contact surface is a second contact surface, and the second contact surface is installed near the opening of the accommodation space. A memory card adapter, which is provided on two sides of a set of terminals.   2. The memory card adapter according to claim 1, wherein the contact surface on the other side apart from the first contact surface is a third contact surface, and the third contact surface is installed corresponding to the vicinity of the opening of the accommodation space. A memory card adapter, which is provided on two sides of a set of terminals.   2. The memory card adapter according to claim 1, wherein a slide groove is formed in the upper surface of the insulating case outside the guide groove, and a slide surface corresponding to the slide groove extends outward on both sides of the slide sheet. A memory card adapter, characterized in that it slides on a limited surface. 2. The memory card adapter according to claim 1, wherein each set of terminals is provided with a connection end and a solder end, the connection end is located in a housing space of the insulating case, and the solder end is extended outside the insulating case. A memory card adapter characterized by being used for soldering with a memory card.

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