EP0649191A1
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Shielded connector with hermaphroditic shell
Assignee: Whitaker LLC
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Filing: 1994-10-13
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2014-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A shielded electrical connector (2) is comprised of a shielded connector component (4) having a shielding shroud (12) integrated with a front flange section (10). The shielded connector (4) is positionable within a hermaphroditic shielding shell (25) where the shielding shell includes hook members (76,78) on opposing sides thereof for inter-engagement at the front of the shell members. Fasteners (90) can then be used to retain the two shell halves (25) together.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Krämer
- 👤 Roland Göpel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6592; H01R13/6593
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
An electrical connector (2) comprised of an inner connector (4), and outer shells (25) adapted to encompass the inner shielded connector, the assembly being characterized in that the shells (25) have complementary hook members (76, 78) adjacent to one peripheral edge thereof for locking the shells (25) together, and a fastening member adjacent to an opposing peripheral edge of the shells (25) to retain the shells (25) together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electrical connector (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the peripheral edge is along the front edge thereof, and the opposing peripheral edge is towards the rear of the shells (25).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An electrical connector (2) according to either of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the hook members (76, 78) can be interengaged, whereupon the shells (25) are pivotable about the hook members (76, 78) to close the shells (25).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electrical connector (2) according to either claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the shells (25) are hermaphroditic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
An electrical connector (2) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner connector (4) comprises an outer shield (8) comprised of a flange (10), and in that said shells (25) include alignment members (32, 34) positioned inside the shells (25) to position the inner connector (4) therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
An electrical connector (2) according to claim 5, characterized in that the height of the flange (10) is somewhat larger than the inside dimension of the shells, whereby the inner connector (4) may be positioned in one of the shells (25), and the corresponding shell (25) can be interengaged by way of the hook members (76, 78), and pivoted about the peripheral edge to bring the shells (25) into engagement with the flange (10) of the inner connector (4).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
An electrical connector (2) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shells (25) include semi-cylindrical recesses (56) through a rear (54) thereof for entry of a shielded cable (6), and for electrical engagement with a shielding braid (20) of the cable (6).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
An electrical connector (2) according to claim 7, characterized in that the shells (25) form an electrical interconnection between the inner connector (4) and the shielding braid (20) of the cable (6).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electrical connector (2) according to any of the proceeding claims, characterized in that the shells (25) are conductive.
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