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Wafer connector with improved grounding shield

US6273758A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 2000
Grant dateAug 14, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2020

Classification

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

Abstract

An electrical connector module is provided having a housing with a receptacle. Conductive contacts are located within the receptacle and a grounding shield is provided that partially defines the top of the connector housing. A depression is formed in the grounding shield and extends into abutting contact with one of the terminals held in the connector housing to effectuate an electrical connection therebetween.

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