Articulated lever mechanism for retractable thumb drive

Details Articulated lever mechanism for retractable thumb drive Articulated lever mechanism for retractable thumb drive

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Hammond, Briggitte R (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Connector movable between accessible and inaccessible positions

Reexamination Certificate

active

07896664

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for extending and retracting the electrical connector in a flash memory thumb drive is disclosed. The flash memory and USB connector are disposed on a printed circuit board. The board is slidably disposed within a housing so that the connector can be extended beyond and retracted within the housing. An arm on a pivot can be rotated in one direction so that another lever extends the board, and rotated in the opposite direction to retract it.

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