Patent · US Expired

Keyed housing for use with small size plug connectors

US7351104B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2005
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6582
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A shielded housing that provides a shield to a circuit board connector of the SFP-style includes a conductive body that encompasses the connector. The housing has an opening that defines an entrance of the housing through which an opposing mating connector may be inserted. The housing entrance includes one or more guide members that extend into the center of the housing and provide a guide for guiding an opposing mating connector into engagement with the circuit board connector.

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