Electrical connector and a retention bracket therefor

Details Electrical connector and a retention bracket therefor Electrical connector and a retention bracket therefor

1989-04-21

1990-03-27

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Flange on coupling part

439607, 439564, H01R 1373

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active

049116592

ABSTRACT:
A one-piece, cast metal insert (40) has a base (42) from an edge of which upstands a flange (54). The base has a bore (48) therethrough for receiving a resilient locking metal clip (86) for securing the bracket (40) to a circuit board (CB) and for making contact with a ground conductor (GC) on the circuit board (CB). An internally screw threaded shank (60) projecting from the flange (54) has external retention ribs (68 and 70) for securing it in an opening (26) in a mounting ear (34) of a shielded electrical connector housing (2). The housing (2) with the bracket (40) assembled thereto can be mounted on the circuit board (CB) by means of a robot. The connector can then be secured to a panel (P) for example in a computer, by passing a screw (S) through the panel (P) to mesh with the screw thread (66) of the shank (60). When the screw (S) is tightened, the flange (54) is urged against part (38) of the metal shield (18) of the housing (2), which extends behind the mounting ear (24), so that the shield (18) is electrically connected firmly to the ground conductor (GC).

REFERENCES:
patent: 4457575 (1984-07-01), Davis et al.
patent: 4458973 (1984-07-01), Hayes et al.
patent: 4572602 (1986-02-01), Rupnik
patent: 4629266 (1986-12-01), Viselli
patent: 4709973 (1987-12-01), Waters et al.
patent: 4842552 (1989-06-01), Frantz

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