Connection of shields in an electrical connector
US6520803B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/658
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A receptacle electrical connector including electrical contacts connected to housing members, at least one interior shield member located between the housing members, and an exterior shield member electrically connected to the at least one interior shield member at a connection. The connection includes the interior and exterior shield members having a recess and a cantilevered deflectable hook adapted to be inserted into the recess. The hook includes a receiving area and a groove extending towards the receiving area on an exterior side of the hook. The groove is adapted to guide a projection into the receiving area as the interior and exterior shield members are attached to each other.
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