US5466175A — Shield connector connecting shield cables

Claim 1

Independent Claim 135 words

A shield electrical connector which is mateable with a terminal member, comprising: a plurality of first terminals for transmitting a signal; a plurality of second terminals constituting grounding terminals; a plurality of inner housings each for receiving said first and second terminals; a plurality of first outer housings for respectively receiving said plurality of inner housings; and a second outer housing receiving said plurality of first outer housings and said plurality of inner housings, said plurality of first outer housings being engaged with said second outer housing, wherein substantially entire surfaces of said first and second outer housings are electrically conductive and wherein said second terminals are respectively electrically coupled to said electrically conductive surfaces of said first outer housings such that said second terminals can be grounded through said first and second outer housings.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 135 words

A shield electrical connector which is mateable with a terminal member, comprising: a plurality of first terminals for transmitting a signal; a plurality of second terminals constituting grounding terminals; a plurality of inner housings each for receiving said first and second terminals; a plurality of first outer housings for respectively receiving said plurality of inner housings; and a second outer housing receiving said plurality of first outer housings and said plurality of inner housings, said plurality of first outer housings being engaged with said second outer housing, wherein substantially entire surfaces of said first and second outer housings are electrically conductive and wherein said second terminals are respectively electrically coupled to said electrically conductive surfaces of said first outer housings such that said second terminals can be grounded through said first and second outer housings.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 54 words

The shield connector of claim 1, wherein said inner housing is molded of an electrical insulative material, and said inner housing is comprised with a plurality of chambers for receiving said first terminals thereinto, a chamber for receiving said second terminal therein, and a pair of projections for engaging with said first outer housing.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 50 words

The shield connector of claim 1, wherein said first outer housing comprises an upper outer housing half and a lower outer housing half and divided into both said outer housing halves, and said first outer housing is molded of a resin material and completely plated with an electrical conductive material.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 61 words

The shield connector of claim 1, further comprising a locking member locking said first and second outer housings, wherein said locking member is comprised with a V-shaped resilient member forming a contact portion for locking, wherein said locking member is placed on said first outer housing and an end portion of said locking member is engaged into said first outer housing.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 40 words

The shield connector of claim 1, further comprising a grounding member comprising a plurality of contact projections made of an electrical conductive material for engaging with said second terminal, wherein said grounding member is fitted into said second outer housing.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 44 words

The shield connector of claim 5, further comprising a molded terminal member, inserted into a front end of said second outer housing, having a plurality of third terminals integrally molded of a resin material for connecting to said first terminal in said inner housing.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 41 words

The shield connector of claim 6, wherein said second outer housing is molded of a resin material and plated with an electrical conductive material, and said second outer housing comprises opening portions for inserting said grounding member and molded terminal member.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 23 words

The shield connector of claim 3, wherein said first outer housing has a shield connecting member for electrically connecting said second terminal thereto.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 152 words

A shield electrical connector connecting a shield cable including a plurality of sheathed cables, ground conductors and an outer sheath circumscribing said sheathed cables and said ground conductors, comprising: a plurality of first terminals respectively connected to said sheathed cables for transmitting signals; at least one second terminal connected to said ground conductors for grounding; an upper outer housing half which is electrically conductive; a lower outer housing half which is electrically conductive; and a shield connecting member held between said upper outer housing half and said lower outer housing half, and including first means for holding said outer sheath, second means for holding said sheathed cables and said ground conductors, and third means for retaining said shield connecting member to said lower outer housing half such that said upper outer housing half and said lower outer housing half act as electrical conductive paths for grounding said at least one second conductor.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 152 words

A shield electrical connector connecting a shield cable including a plurality of sheathed cables, ground conductors and an outer sheath circumscribing said sheathed cables and said ground conductors, comprising: a plurality of first terminals respectively connected to said sheathed cables for transmitting signals; at least one second terminal connected to said ground conductors for grounding; an upper outer housing half which is electrically conductive; a lower outer housing half which is electrically conductive; and a shield connecting member held between said upper outer housing half and said lower outer housing half, and including first means for holding said outer sheath, second means for holding said sheathed cables and said ground conductors, and third means for retaining said shield connecting member to said lower outer housing half such that said upper outer housing half and said lower outer housing half act as electrical conductive paths for grounding said at least one second conductor.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 28 words

The shield connector of claim 9, wherein said first means comprises a pair of first binding pieces for holding said shield cable via said outer sheath by binding.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 27 words

The shield connector of claim 9, wherein said second means comprises a pair of second binding pieces for holding said sheathed cables and unsheathed conductors by binding.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 29 words

The shield connector of claim 9, wherein said third means comprises a pair of engagement portions insertable into said lower outer housing half and stably contacting a surface thereof.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 26 words

The shield connector of claim 9, wherein said upper and lower outer housing halves are integrated by tightening bolts while holding said shield connecting member therebetween.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1998-11-13	1999-05-15	1999-11-14	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2002-11-13	2003-05-15	2003-11-14	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2006-11-13	2007-05-15	2007-11-14	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Shield connector connecting shield cables

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