Card holder and electronic equipment
By setting through holes and recesses on the card tray, the SIM card can be removed using a SIM card ejector tool, solving the problem of easy damage to the card tray in the prior art and realizing a convenient and low-damage SIM card removal solution.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
In existing technology, removing the SIM card can easily damage the card tray, causing electronic devices to malfunction.
Design a card tray, including through-hole and non-through-hole solutions. By setting through-hole and recess on the card tray, the SIM card can be easily removed using a SIM card eject tool, avoiding twisting the card tray.
It reduces the risk of damage to the card tray when removing the SIM card, improves the flexibility and convenience of card removal, and optimizes the manufacturing process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic device technology, and more specifically, to a card tray and electronic device. Background Technology
[0002] A subscriber identity module (SIM) is the key for electronic devices to connect to the network. Users simply insert the SIM card into any electronic device to enable communication. When changing electronic devices or SIM cards, users need to remove the SIM card. Currently, the method for removing the SIM card from electronic devices is relatively simple: using a SIM card eject tool to remove the SIM card tray and then prying or slightly deforming the tray to remove the SIM card, which may damage the tray. There is an urgent need for a safe and reliable solution for removing SIM cards. Utility Model Content
[0003] This application provides a card tray and an electronic device. The card tray has a recess that communicates with a card tray receiving slot, which facilitates the user in easily removing the SIM card from the card tray and reduces wear and tear on the card tray.
[0004] In a first aspect, a card tray is provided for use in an electronic device, the card tray including a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; the first surface includes a first recess for receiving a first user identity card (SIM card), the second surface includes a second recess for receiving a second SIM card; the first surface further includes a first through hole, the projection of the first through hole along a first direction overlapping the projection of the second recess along the first direction, the first direction being a direction perpendicular to the plane of the card tray.
[0005] Based on the above technical solution, when the user uses the SIM card ejector tool to pass through the first through hole, the second SIM card loaded in the second recess can be removed, avoiding twisting the card tray and reducing the wear and tear on the card tray while making it easier to remove the SIM card.
[0006] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the projection of the first through hole along the first direction does not overlap with the projection of the first recess along the first direction.
[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the first through hole is separated from the first recessed portion that accommodates the first SIM card, which is beneficial to the firmness of the installation of the first SIM card in the first recessed portion.
[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the first through hole and the first recess are connected along a second direction, the second direction being the direction of the plane where the card holder is located, and the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction.
[0009] Based on the above technical solution, since the first through hole and the first recessed part are connected, the area exposed by the second SIM card in the first through hole is increased, which is conducive to removing the second SIM card. At the same time, the user can also pry out the first SIM card in the first recessed part through the first through hole, which improves the flexibility of removing the SIM card and reduces the wear and tear on the card tray.
[0010] Based on the above technical solution, since the first through hole and the first recess are connected, the first through hole and the first recess can be formed in the same process during the card tray forming, thus optimizing the card tray production process.
[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the shape of the first through hole includes a circle, an ellipse, a semicircle, or a rectangle.
[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, in some implementations of the first aspect, the first recess further includes a second through hole, the second through hole connecting the bottom wall of the first recess and the bottom wall of the second recess.
[0013] In some possible implementations, the first recess and the second recess share a common bottom wall.
[0014] Based on the above technical solution, when the user uses the SIM card ejector tool to remove the second SIM card from the second recess, the first SIM card installed in the first recess can be removed through the second through hole, avoiding twisting the card tray and reducing the wear and tear on the card tray while making it easier to remove the SIM card.
[0015] In a second aspect, a card tray is provided for use in an electronic device, the card tray including a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; the first surface includes a first recess for receiving a first SIM card, the second surface includes a second recess for receiving a second SIM card; the first surface further includes a third recess that communicates with the first recess along a second direction, the second direction being parallel to the plane of the card tray.
[0016] Based on the above technical solution, users can use the SIM card ejector tool to remove the first SIM card loaded in the first recess through the third recess, avoiding twisting the card tray and reducing the wear and tear on the card tray while making it easier to remove the SIM card.
[0017] In conjunction with the second aspect, in some implementations of the second aspect, along the first direction, the depth of the third recess is greater than or equal to the depth of the first recess, the first direction being a direction perpendicular to the plane where the card holder is located, and the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction.
[0018] Based on the above technical solution, when the depth of the third recess along the first direction is greater than or equal to the depth of the first recess, the gap between the first SIM card and the bottom wall of the first recess can be fully exposed, and the user can more easily pry the first SIM card out of the first recess.
[0019] In conjunction with the second aspect, in some implementations of the second aspect, the shape of the projection of the third recess along the first direction includes a circle, an ellipse, a semicircle, or a rectangle.
[0020] In conjunction with the second aspect, in some implementations of the second aspect, the first recess further includes a second through hole, the second through hole connecting the bottom wall of the first recess and the bottom wall of the second recess.
[0021] In some possible implementations, the first recess and the second recess share a common bottom wall.
[0022] Based on the above technical solution, when the user uses the SIM card ejector tool to pry out the first SIM card from the first recess, the second SIM card installed in the second recess can be removed through the second through hole, avoiding twisting the card tray and reducing the wear and tear on the card tray while making it easier to remove the SIM card.
[0023] Thirdly, an electronic device is provided, the electronic device including a card tray as described in the first aspect and any implementation thereof, or including a card tray as described in the second aspect and any implementation thereof, the electronic device further including a slot in which the card tray is located. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a card holder provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another angle of the Cato.
[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a SIM card tray with a SIM card installed.
[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a SIM card tray with a SIM card installed.
[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a SIM card tray with a SIM card installed.
[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another card holder provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another card holder provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0032] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of another angle of the Cato.
[0033] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 The diagram shows a SIM card tray with a SIM card installed.
[0034] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the cross-section along the AA direction.
[0035] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 The diagram shown illustrates another scenario where a SIM card is installed in the card tray. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The technical solutions in this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0037] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and their variations all mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The sequence numbers of the processes below do not imply the order of execution; the execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.
[0038] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the allowable error range. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the allowable error range.
[0039] In this embodiment, references to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. In this application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a concrete manner. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof all mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. In the embodiments of this application, descriptions such as "when," "in the case of," "if," and "if" all refer to the device taking corresponding actions under certain objective circumstances, not to limiting the time, nor to requiring the device to perform a judgment action during implementation, nor implying any other limitations.
[0040] The term "and / or" in the embodiments of this application is merely a description of the association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A exists, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists. Additionally, the character " / " in the embodiments of this application generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.
[0041] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0042] A subscriber identity module (SIM) is the key for electronic devices to connect to the network. Users simply insert the SIM card into any electronic device to enable communication. When changing electronic devices or replacing the SIM card, the user needs to remove the SIM card. Currently, the method for removing the SIM card from electronic devices is relatively simple: using a SIM card eject tool to remove the SIM card tray and then prying or slightly deforming the tray to remove the SIM card.
[0043] However, card trays are usually designed to be small in size. If users pry or twist the card tray and deform it, it may damage the card tray and cause the electronic device to malfunction.
[0044] To address the aforementioned problems, embodiments of this application provide a card tray and an electronic device. This reduces the risk of damaging the card tray when a user removes the SIM card.
[0045] This application proposes a novel SIM card tray design for removing the SIM card. A card ejection hole is designed in the triangular area of the tray, including both through-hole and non-through-hole designs. The SIM card can be easily removed using a SIM card ejection tool. The through-hole design allows the SIM card to be pushed out using the tool, while the non-through-hole design requires prying the SIM card out.
[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0047] The electronic device 100 provided in this application embodiment can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, smartwatch, e-reader, wearable device, camera, in-vehicle computer, smart screen, or other electronic device 100 that can communicate using a SIM card. This application embodiment does not limit the specific form of the electronic device 100; for ease of explanation and understanding, a mobile phone will be used as an example for the following description.
[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device includes a card tray 110 for accommodating a SIM card and a slot 101 for placing the card tray 110.
[0049] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a card holder 110 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the Cato 110 from another angle.
[0050] Combination Figure 2 as well as Figure 3The card tray 110 includes a first surface 111 and a second surface 112 opposite to each other; the first surface 111 includes a first recess 1111 for receiving a first SIM card 201, and the second surface 112 includes a second recess 1121 for receiving a second SIM card 202; the first surface 111 also includes a first through hole 1112, the projection of the first through hole 1112 along a first direction partially overlaps with the projection of the second recess 1121 along the first direction, the first direction being the direction perpendicular to the plane where the card tray 110 is located, that is, the direction shown by the z-axis in the figure.
[0051] The first surface 111 and the second surface 112 can also be considered as the front and back of the card holder 110.
[0052] Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 They are Figure 2 The diagram shown illustrates the SIM card tray 110 when a SIM card is installed.
[0053] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the view of the cassette 110 from one side of the first surface 111. Figure 4 The card tray 110 shown contains a first SIM card 201 and a second SIM card 202. When the projection of the first through hole 1112 along the first direction overlaps with the projection of the second recess 1121 along the first direction, when viewed from one side of the first surface 111, a part of the second SIM card 202 is exposed from the first through hole, i.e., the shadow portion shown in Figure 4 through the first through hole 1112. This shadow portion is part of the second SIM card 202, which is the area where the projection of the first through hole 1112 along the first direction overlaps with the projection of the second recess 1121 along the first direction. The user can use a SIM card ejector tool to insert the first through hole 1112 from one side of the first surface 111 to push the second SIM card 202 out of the second recess 1121, thereby removing the second SIM card 202.
[0054] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the Cadbury 110 as viewed from the side of the second surface 112. Figure 5 The card tray 110 shown contains a first SIM card 201 and a second SIM card 202. The second SIM card 202 in the second recess 1121 partially blocks a portion of the first through hole 1112. The blocked portion is the area where the projection of the first through hole 1112 along the first direction overlaps with the projection of the second recess 1121 along the first direction.
[0055] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the Cadbury 110 as viewed from the side of the second surface 112. Figure 6The first SIM card 201 is installed in the card tray 110 shown.
[0056] like Figure 6 As shown, the second SIM card 202 has been removed from the second recess 1121 through the first through hole 1112. To remove the first SIM card 201, the first recess 1111 also includes a second through hole 1113, which connects the bottom wall of the first recess 1111 and the bottom wall of the second recess 1121. The first SIM card 201, contained within the first recess 1111, can be seen through the second through hole 1113 from the second surface 112 (the shaded area in the figure). The user can use a SIM card ejector tool to push the first SIM card 201 out of the first recess 1111 by passing it through the second through hole 1113 from the second surface 112, thus removing the first SIM card 201.
[0057] In some possible implementations, the bottom walls of the first recess 1111 and the second recess 1121 are shared, and the bottom walls of the first recess 1111 and the second recess 1121 are respectively used to support the first SIM card 201 and the second SIM card 202. Therefore, the bottom wall areas of the first recess 1111 and the second recess 1121 are relatively large, and the size of the second through hole 1113 can also be designed to be large. The second through hole 1113 can be considered to be located on the bottom wall of the first recess 1111 or on the bottom wall of the second recess 1121. Figure 6 As shown, the shape of the second through hole 1113 can be rectangular, and the number of second through holes 1113 can be multiple.
[0058] In some possible implementations, the shape of the projection of the first recess 1111 along the first direction can be a notched rectangle, the projection of the second recess 1121 along the first direction can be a notched rectangle, and the first through hole 1112 can be set in the triangular region of the missing corner of the notched rectangle.
[0059] In some possible implementations, the projection of the first through hole 1112 along the first direction does not overlap with the projection of the first recess 1111 along the first direction.
[0060] like Figure 4 As shown, the first through hole 1112 and the first recess 1111 are located in a position on the first surface 111 that do not overlap.
[0061] Based on the above technical solution, the user uses a SIM card ejector tool to push the second SIM card 202 out of the second recess 1121 from the first through hole 1112, avoiding direct twisting of the card tray 110 and reducing the risk of damage to the card tray 110.
[0062] In some possible implementations, the first through hole 1112 and the first recess 1111 are connected along a second direction, which is parallel to the plane where the card holder 110 is located.
[0063] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another card holder 110 provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0064] like Figure 7 The diagram shows a view of the card tray 110 from one side of the first surface 111. A first SIM card 201 and a second SIM card 202 are installed in the card tray 110. The first through hole 1112 and the first recess 1111 are connected along a second direction, allowing the area of the second SIM card 202 protruding from the first through hole 1112 to be correspondingly increased. The second direction is the direction of the plane containing the card tray 110, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.
[0065] Furthermore, since the first through hole 1112 is connected to the first recess 1111, the user can use a SIM card ejector tool to directly remove the first SIM card 201 from the first recess 1111 from the first surface 111 side, and then use the SIM card ejector tool to pass through the first through hole 1112 to remove the second SIM card 202 from the second recess 1121.
[0066] In some possible implementations, the shape of the first through hole 1112 can be any of the following: circular, semi-circular, elliptical, or rectangular.
[0067] Based on the above technical solution, users can remove the second SIM card 202 from the second recess 1121 using a SIM card ejector tool, avoiding direct twisting of the card tray 110 and reducing the risk of damage to the card tray 110.
[0068] Based on the above technical solution, since the first through hole and the first recess are connected, the first through hole and the first recess can be formed in the same process during the card tray forming, thus optimizing the card tray production process.
[0069] In some possible implementations, the first surface 111 may include a plurality of first recesses 1111, and the second surface 112 may include a plurality of second recesses 1121. This allows the card tray 110 to hold two or more SIM cards.
[0070] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another card holder 110 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the Cato 110 from another angle.
[0071] Combination Figure 8 as well as Figure 9The card tray 110 includes a first surface 111 and a second surface 112 opposite to each other; the first surface 111 includes a first recess 1111 for receiving a first card, and the second surface 112 includes a second recess 1121 for receiving a second card; the first surface 111 also includes a third recess 1114, the projection of the third recess 1114 along a first direction partially overlaps with the projection of the first recess 1111 along the first direction, and the third recess 1114 and the first recess 1111 are connected along a second direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the plane where the card tray 110 is located, and the second direction being parallel to the plane where the card tray 110 is located.
[0072] Based on the above technical solution, the user uses a SIM card ejector tool to pry out the first SIM card 201 from the first recess 1111 from the third recess 1114, avoiding direct twisting of the card tray 110 and reducing the risk of damage to the card tray 110.
[0073] In some possible implementations, along the first direction, the depth of the third recess 1114 is greater than or equal to the depth of the first recess 1111.
[0074] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 The diagram shown illustrates the SIM card tray 110 when a SIM card is installed. Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the cross-section along the AA direction.
[0075] Figure 10 The first SIM card 201 is installed in the first recess 1111 of the card tray 110 shown, as follows: Figure 11 As shown in (a), in the first direction, when the depth d1 of the third recess 1114 is equal to the depth d2 of the first recess 1111, the gap between the first SIM card 201 and the bottom wall of the first recess 1111 can be revealed. When the user uses a SIM card ejector tool to pry out the first SIM card 201, the user can easily use the SIM card ejector tool to find the gap between the first SIM card 201 and the first recess 1111, thereby prying the first SIM card 201 out of the first recess 1111.
[0076] like Figure 11 As shown in (b), the depth d1 of the third recess 1114 is greater than the depth d2 of the first recess 1111. The gap between the first SIM card 201 and the bottom wall of the first recess 1111 can be further exposed. When the user uses the SIM card ejector tool to pry out the first SIM card 201, it is easier to use the SIM card ejector tool to find the gap between the first SIM card 201 and the first recess 1111, thereby prying the first SIM card 201 out of the first recess 1111.
[0077] In some possible implementations, the shape of the projection of the third recess 1114 along the first direction includes a semicircle, a semi-ellipse, or a rectangle.
[0078] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 Another illustration of the SIM card tray 110 with a SIM card installed.
[0079] like Figure 12 As shown, a second SIM card 202 is installed in the card tray 110, and the first SIM card 201 has been removed from the first recess 1111 through the third recess 1114. In order to remove the first SIM card 201, the first recess 1111 also includes a second through hole 1113, which connects the bottom wall of the first recess 1111 and the bottom wall of the second recess 1121.
[0080] Still Figure 12 As shown, the second SIM card 202 can be seen through the second through hole 1113 from one side of the first surface 111, and is contained in the second recess 1121. The user can use a SIM card ejector tool to push the second SIM card 202 out of the second recess 1121 through the second through hole 1113 from one side of the first surface 111, thereby removing the second SIM card 202.
[0081] In some possible implementations, the bottom walls of the first recess 1111 and the second recess 1121 are shared, and the bottom walls of the first recess 1111 and the second recess 1121 are respectively used to support the first SIM card 201 and the second SIM card 202. Therefore, the bottom wall areas of the first recess 1111 and the second recess 1121 are relatively large, and the size of the second through hole 1113 can also be designed to be large. The second through hole 1113 can be considered to be located on the bottom wall of the first recess 1111 or on the bottom wall of the second recess 1121. Figure 12 As shown, the second through hole 1113 can be a rectangular through hole, and the number of second through holes 1113 can be multiple.
[0082] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A card tray used in electronic devices, characterized in that, The card holder (110) includes opposing first surfaces (111) and second surfaces (112); The first surface (111) includes a first recess (1111) for accommodating a first SIM card (201), and the second surface (112) includes a second recess (1121) for accommodating a second SIM card (202). The first surface (111) further includes a first through hole (1112), the projection of the first through hole (1112) along a first direction overlaps with the projection of the second recess (1121) along the first direction, the first direction being a direction perpendicular to the plane where the card holder (110) is located.
2. The card tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The projection of the first through hole (1112) along the first direction does not overlap with the projection of the first recess (1111) along the first direction.
3. The card tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first through hole (1112) is connected to the first recess (1111) along a second direction, which is the direction of the plane where the card holder (110) is located, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.
4. The card tray according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The shape of the first through hole (1112) includes a circle, an ellipse, a semi-circle, or a rectangle.
5. The card tray according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The first recess (1111) further includes a second through hole (1113), which connects the bottom wall of the first recess (1111) and the bottom wall of the second recess (1121).
6. A card tray used in an electronic device, characterized in that, The card holder (110) includes opposing first surfaces (111) and second surfaces (112); The first surface (111) includes a first recess (1111) for accommodating a first SIM card (201), and the second surface (112) includes a second recess (1121) for accommodating a second SIM card (202). The first surface (111) further includes a third recess (1114), which is connected to the first recess (1111) along a second direction, which is parallel to the plane where the card holder (110) is located.
7. The card tray according to claim 6, characterized in that, Along the first direction, the depth of the third recess (1114) is greater than or equal to the depth of the first recess (1111), the first direction is perpendicular to the plane where the card holder (110) is located, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.
8. The card tray according to claim 7, characterized in that, The shape of the projection of the third recess (1114) along the first direction includes a circle, an ellipse, a semicircle, or a rectangle.
9. The card tray according to any one of claims 6-8, characterized in that, The first recess (1111) further includes a second through hole (1113), which connects the bottom wall of the first recess (1111) and the bottom wall of the second recess (1121).
10. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a card tray as claimed in any one of claims 1-5 or as claimed in any one of claims 6-9, and the electronic device further includes a slot in which the card tray is located.