EP0215285A2
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Shielded modular connector for use with shielded twisted pair cable
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1986-08-11
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2006-08-11
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a hermaphroditic modular connector. More specifically, the connector comprises a two-part modular housing (1) which snaps together and which upon snapping together, effects connection of a twisted wire pair cable (7) to a pair of insulation displacement contacts (21) held within one part of the housing in a snap engagement by an insulator also in snap engagement held within the one part of the housing. Engaging extensions tabs (9) project from the front of the connector in a manner such that the connector (1) can be connected to a like connector (1a) without requiring additional parts or modification.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Gregory Hutter
- 👤 Dennis Edward Tarrant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/84; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
I. A shielded modular connector, comprising: housing means comprised of first and second parts constructed for being snapped together to form said housing means; cable crimp means having at least two conducting means, and for being detachably held by receiving means in at least one of said first and second parts making up said housing means; contact means for being retained in at least one of said first and second parts and for establishing electrical contact with said at least two conducting means of a cable means; and said first and second parts having engaging means of a shape such that, when assembled, said modular connector can be connected to a like modular connector for establishing electrical connection between respective cable means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
A connector as in claim I wherein said first and second parts are coated on the exterior thereof with a shielding material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A connector as in claim 2 wherein said coating is nickel plating.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector as in claim I further comprising retaining means for snapping into one of said first and second parts for retaining said contact means therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A connector as in claim 4 wherein said contact means comprises a pair of insulation displacement contacts for establishing electrical connection with respective ones of a pair of insulation covered conductors of a cable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A connector as in claim I wherein said engaging means comprises a resilient tab extension from one of said first and second parts and a receiving recess on the other of said first and second parts of a shape and construction such that said resilient tab extension is capable of releasably engaging within said receiving recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A connector as in claim 5 wherein said insulation displacement contacts further comprise a spring loaded extension which extends toward the end of the connector away from a cable connected thereto for contacting a contact of another connector when connected thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector as in claim I wherein said first and second parts are made of nylon and are electroplated on the exterior with nickel to provide a shielded connector when assembled.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A connector as in claim I wherein said first and second parts are made of polyester and are electroplated with nickel to provide a shielded connector when assembled.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
A connector as in claim I wherein said cable crimp means comprises a crimp ferrule having two extensions along the sides thereof, and said receiving means in said first or second parts comprises respective slots in the interior sidewalls thereof for slidably receiving said extensions of said crimp ferrule.
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