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Modular electrical connector

US5125854A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 1991
Grant dateJun 30, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 16, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6597
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly disclosed which includes a shield and frame member wherein at least a portion thereof is conductive, a plurality of modular sub-assemblies with each module having a dielectric housing in which a plurality of terminals are mounted, and a conductive shield member is secured to conductive shielding of at least one shielded cable. Each terminal is electrically connected to a conductor contained within one of the at least one shielded cable. A latch mechanism is provided for removably securing each modular sub-assembly to the shield and frame member. An interconnection mechanism is also provided for electrically connecting the electrically conductive portion of the shield and frame member to the conductive shield member to complete the ground circuit between the conductive shielding of the shielded cable and the conductive portion of the shield and frame member.

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