Grounding connector for a shielded cable
US7503776B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/65914
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A grounding connector for a shielded cable having an outer insulated covering, a plurality of paired electrical conductors, and a conductive shield surrounding the paired electrical conductors, the grounding connector includes a connector body having an opening formed therethrough. A conductive grounding pad is disposed within the opening of the connector body. The grounding pad has an inner surface that engages an exposed portion of a conductive shield of a shielded cable, and an outer surface that engages an electrical ground.
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