EP0587303A2
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Shielded data connector
Assignee: Whitaker LLC
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Filing: 1993-08-06
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2013-08-06
Abstract
Abstract An electrical shielded data connector includes an inner terminal support housing (46) carrying a plurality of electrical terminals such as (30) wherein the terminal support housing includes shield members (130) surrounding the terminal support housing (46). The shielded sub-assembly is insertable into an outer housing and is latchably attached therein and a rear support plate (95) and cable support member (110) can be assembled around a cable after the termination of the multi-conductor cable. The cable support member (110) can be positioned in one of two orientations to provide for either a straight through or an angled cable exit. A cross talk shield (200) is positioned in a stuffer cap and is situated between adjacent terminals (30) when in the final position. Another cross talk shield (220) is positioned in a slot intermediate the terminals (30) at the lower side thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Mitchell Miller
- 👤 Julian Ferry
- 👤 Brian Eric Kilbey
- 👤 Bruce Sidney Coolbear
- 👤 Richard Frank Gandy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/646; H01R13/6461; H01R13/6471; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6592; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6585; H01R13/58; H01R13/5841; H01R2201/00; H01R2201/04; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; H01R24/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A shielded electrical connector for data transmission, having an insulating housing (4, 404, 520) carrying at least two signal contacts (30, 560), where said contacts (30, 560) include forward contact sections (36, 658) and rear wire connecting sections (34, 565), the connector further comprising outer shielding means (130, 160; 330, 360; 460; 516, 518) in at least a partially surrounding relation with said housing (4, 404, 520), said connector being characterized in that cross talk shield means (200, 220, 320, 480, 524) is disposed between said at least two electrical contacts (30, 560), and electrically connected to said shielding means (130, 160; 330, 360; 460; 516, 518).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
43 words
The electrical connector of claim 1, characterized in that said housing (4, 404, 520) includes an axially extending slot (50, 450, 622) positioned between said at least two terminals (30, 560) which receives said cross talk shield means (200, 220, 320, 480, 524).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The electrical connector of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that a slot (450) extends through a lower surface (448) of said housing (404), and said cross talk shield means (320) is positioned in said slot, intermediate said terminals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector of any of claims 1-3, characterized in that said cross talk shield means (320) is integral with said outer shielding means (330).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrical connector of any of claims 1-4, characterized in that said outer shielding means is comprised of upper (160, 360, 460, 516) and lower (130, 330, 518) sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The electrical connector of claim 5, characterized in that said lower section (130, 330) includes shielding wing portions (136, 336) extending forwardly from a base section (132, 332), with a tongue section (140, 340) extending forwardly from the base section (132, 332) intermediate to said wing portions (136, 336).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The electrical connector of any of claims 1-5, characterized in that said cross talk shield means (220) is a discrete member positioned in said slot (50), and said tongue section (140) forms a contact arm for contact with said cross talk shield means (220), through an opening (60).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The electrical connector of any of claims 2-5, characterized in that said cross talk shield means (320) is integral with said tongue section, 340) said cross talk shield means (320) being folded upright along a longitudinal axis for positioning in said slot (450).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The electrical connector of any of claims 1-8 characterized in that said wire connecting sections are insulation displacing contacts, and said connector further comprises a stuffer cap (180, 522) having an intermediate slot (194, 622) for receipt of said cross talk shield means (200, 480, 524).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The electrical connector of claim 9, characterized in that said cross talk shield means (200) is a discrete member, including an upper contact portion (212) which cooperates with an inner surface of said upper shield member (160) for grounding contact therewith.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrical connector of claim 9, characterized in that said cross talk shield means (480) is integrally formed with said upper shield member (460).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
The electrical connector of claim 1, characterized in that said cross talk shield means (200, 220) is comprised of upper and lower cross talk shield sections, said upper cross talk shield section (200) being electrically connected to an upper section (160) of said shielding means, and said lower cross talk shield section (220) being electrically connected to a lower section (130) of said shielding means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
The electrical connector of claim 12, characterized in that said housing (4, 404) includes an axially extending slot (50, 450) positioned between at least two terminals (30) which receives said lower section of said cross talk shield means (220, 320).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electrical connector of claim 13, characterized in that said cross talk shield means (320) is integral with said lower shield section (330).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
The electrical connector of any of claims 12-14, characterized in that said connector further comprises a wire stuffer cap (180, 522) profiled for bringing wires to be terminated into connection with the wire connecting sections (34, 565), and said cap (180, 522) includes an axially extending slot (194, 622) intermediate said terminals for receiving said upper cross talk shield section therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The electrical connector of claim 15, characterized in that said upper cross talk shield section (200) includes an upper contact member (212) for electrical contact with said upper shield section (160).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electrical connector of any of claims 12-16, characterized in that said upper cross talk shield section (480) is integral with the upper shield section (460).
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