EP0090539A2
Expired / Lapsed
EP
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Shielded connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
•
Filing: 1983-03-15
•
Granted: —
•
Expires: 2003-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A shielded connector is formed by cover members (18, 20) normally molded of insulative material selectively plated with conductive material (32) to form a shield. The members (18, 20) include interfitting peripherial flanges (30), which are plated, so that no gaps, which would act as slot antennae, are formed. The plating (32) will also serve as a direct contact with the shielding (16) of shielded cable (14). Selectively plating the members (18, 20) allows for an unplated exterior thereby avoiding the possibility of an operator being shocked by stray ground currents.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Paul Clark
- 👤 Gary Wilbert Hawk
- 👤 Robert James Hnatuck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6598; H01R13/6599; H01R13/46; H01R13/516
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
In combination with a known electrical connector (10) terminating conductors (12') of a shielded cable (14) in known fashion, an RF/EMI shielding system comprising a pair of mating housing members (18, 20) of molded insulative materials defining therebetween a connector receiving cavity (22) with a both cable entry (24) and mating face opening and having interfitting peripherial flanges (30) which allow no gaps or slots to be formed between said members (18, 20) in a mated condition, said members (18, 20) and flanges (30) being plated on their entire inner surfaces with a conductive material (32) so that an entire conductive enclosure is formed about the connector (10).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
In combination with a known electrical connector (10) terminating conductors (12') of a shielded cable (14) in known fashion, an RF/EMI shielding system comprising a pair of mating housing members (18, 20) of molded insulative materials defining therebetween a connector receiving cavity (22) with a both cable entry (24) and mating face opening and having interfitting peripherial flanges (30) which allow no gaps or slots to be formed between said members (18, 20) in a mated condition, said members (18, 20) and flanges (30) being plated on their entire inner surfaces with a conductive material (32) so that an entire conductive enclosure is formed about the connector (10).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination according to claim 1 characterized by said housing members (18, 20) being hermaphroditic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 1 characterized by said housing members (18, 20) further having cable strain relief means (24).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 1 characterized by said housing members (18, 20) further having connector gripping means (26).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 1 characterized by said housing members (18, 20) further having interacting latching means (28).
Claim 7
Independent Claim
81 words
A method for providing RF/EMI shielding on an electrical connector of known design terminating conductors of a shielded cable in known fashion characterized by forming a pair of connector enclosing housing members (18, 20) from insulative material, said members (18, 20) having interfitting peripherial flanges (30) which allow no gaps or slots to be created therebetween in a mated condition; and selectively plating at least the interior surfaces of said housing members (18, 20) and flanges (30) with conductive material (32).
Claim 8
Independent Claim
81 words
A method for providing RF/EMI shielding on an electrical connector of known design terminating conductors of a shielded cable in known fashion characterized by forming a pair of connector enclosing housing members (18, 20) from insulative material, said members (18, 20) having interfitting peripherial flanges (30) which allow no gaps or slots to be created therebetween in a mated condition; and selectively plating at least the interior surfaces of said housing members (18, 20) and flanges (30) with conductive material (32).
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
Maintenance schedule is calculated for granted US utility patents.