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Modular connector with EMI countermeasure

US4838811A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 13, 1987
Grant dateJun 13, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R12/775
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A modular connector consists of a plug and a jack. The plug has a first insulating housing containing terminals and a first metal case for covering the first insulating housing and having a closing piece for closing openings between the first metal case and the cable. The jack has an second insulating housing for containing contacts, a second metal case for covering the second insulating housing, and a connection piece mounted in the second insulating housing for making an electrical connection between the first and second metal cases.

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