Structure of a metal hood housing for connector
US6450835B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/901
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved structure of a metal hood for connector is disclosed, and the hood comprises a top plate portion, side plate portion, bottom plate portion and a rear plate portion. A symmetrical L-shaped extension portion each at the two sides of the rear plate section is externally extended from the corner end of the rear plate portions. In the process of bending formation of the metal hood, the two L-shaped extension portions are exactly formed into vertically downward ground terminals of the metal hood. As the ground terminal of the housing is located at the rear plate portion of the metal hood, the method of feed-strap of plating can be employed in the process of selective plating, hence, avoiding color change of the housing as a result of proximity to a hear source.
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