Electrical connector

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1999-06-17

2001-04-03

Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Electromagnetic or electrostatic shield

Shielding individually surrounding or interposed between...

C439S079000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06210224

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to an electrical connector, and in particular to a connector structure which promotes efficient assembly.
2. The Prior Art
An electrical connector frequently includes a shielding member at least partially enclosing the connector for protecting the connector from external electromagnetic interference (EMI). A conventional shielding member made from a single metal plate surrounds the connector by means of bending and metal forming. However, the process for bending the metal plate to surround the connector is complicated and costly.
Furthermore, contact elements of a conventional electrical connector are mounted thereto by being inserted into channels defined in the connector in a direction substantially parallel to a mating force applied thereto when the connector is mated with a mating connector. Thus, the contact elements may become separated from the connector when mating with the mating connector.
It is thus desired to have an electrical connector that eliminates the above-discussed problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an electrical connector having a structure promoting efficient assembly during mass production.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical connector having contact elements securely retained therein without being readily separated therefrom.
To achieve the above objects, an electrical connector in accordance with the present invention comprises an insulative body comprising a first member defining channels for receiving first sections of L-shaped contact elements and a second member attached to the first member for retaining second sections of the contact elements therebetween. A shield casing made from a single metal plate defines a front opening for receiving a mating connector and a rear opening through which the insulative body is inserted into the shield casing and substantially surrounded thereby. A shield cover is attached to the shield casing to seal the rear opening thereof.


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