Abstract Shield termination including clamp means are used for connection to a connector shell and for clamping engagement with an end portion of an outer flexible metallic shield of a cable, such clamp means being operable independently of strain relief means engaged with a portion of the cable shield spaced from the end portion. The clamp means comprises a first metallic member arranged to fit within the cable shield and including a thin wall having axially extending angularly spaced slots and a second metallic member surrounding the cable shield and coupled to the connector shell through a threaded ring. The second member has an inner surface portion of frustospherical shape while the wall of the first member is of complementary shape, resulting in a wedge enegagement and resilient deformation of the weall of the first member. Ground lugs are provideded on the first member for connection to contacts and conductors to be grounded.
A shield termination for use at the connection of one end of a cable to an electrical connector, the cable including an outer flexible metallic shield and conductor means therewithin, and the connector including a shell and contact means therewith connected to the conductor means of the cable, said shield termination including clamp means arranged for connection to the connector shell and for clamping engagement with an end portion of the cable shield, said clamp means comprising a first metallic member having a plurality of axially extending angularly spaced slots therein, and arranged to fit around the cable conductor means and within said end portion of the cable shield, a second metallic member arranged to fit around said end portion of the cable shield, and means connecting said second metallic member to the connector shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A shield termination for use at the connection of one end of a cable to an electrical connector, the cable including an outer flexible metallic shield and conductor means therewithin, and the connector including a shell and contact means therewith connected to the conductor means of the cable, said shield termination including clamp means arranged for connection to the connector shell and for clamping engagement with an end portion of the cable shield, said clamp means comprising a first metallic member having a plurality of axially extending angularly spaced slots therein, and arranged to fit around the cable conductor means and within said end portion of the cable shield, a second metallic member arranged to fit around said end portion of the cable shield, and means connecting said second metallic member to the connector shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A shield termination as defined in claim 1, wherein said first metallic member has terminal lug means positioned in at least one of said slots.