High density electrical connector
US5380223A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/904
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a high density shielded electrical cable connector receptacle of the type for the transmission of signals from PCMCIA cards to network wiring. The receptacle comprises a housing insert for mounting a plurality of electrical contacts, a pair of hermaphroditic, metal shielding members adapted to lie contiguous with the housing insert, and a dielectric cover member for receiving the assembled housing insert and shielding members. The housing insert comprises a dielectric, elongated, first housing member having a connector mating portion, and a rear insert receiving portion, and a dielectric insert for receipt in the insert receiving portion. The dielectric insert includes an elongated opening through which first ends of the electrical contacts may project, and a rear contact divider characterized by a plurality of axially extending ribs along the upper and lower surfaces of said dividers, where the respective upper and lower ribs are staggered and that the opposite ends of adjacent electrical contacts are alternately arranged between adjacent ribs on the upper and lower surfaces of the divider.
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