Electrical connector with new assembling method
US9461415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/60
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector includes a contact module comprising two rows of contacts retained therein and a shielding plate, the contacts module defining a main base, a middle step and a mating tongue and, the middle step being located between the main base and the mating tongue in a mating direction, the contacts comprising contacting portions exposed on opposite surfaces of the mating tongue; a metallic shell retained on the main base and surrounding the mating tongue and the middle step to define a mating cavity thereamong and a one piece grounding collar. The grounding collar includes a collar portion fitly surrounding the middle step and a grounding plate extending from the collar portion to mechanically and electrically connect with the metallic shell.
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