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Centronic connector assembly

US6139365A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 10, 1998
Grant dateOct 31, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2107/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A centronic connector assembly comprises a lower cover and an upper cover assembled to the lower cover defining a receiving space therebetween. A lower EMI shield and an upper EMI shield are assembled in the receiving space. One of the EMI shields includes a mount on a wall thereof. A centronic connector including a housing having front and rear faces is assembled to the covers. A printed circuit board is assembled to the rear face of the connector at a first end and a second end opposite the first end is securely supported by the mount.

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