US6183281B1
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1999-10-20
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Granted: 2001-02-06
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Expires: 2019-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A flexible cable connector comprises an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals retained in the housing, a stuffer and a conductive shield partially surrounding the housing. A plurality of passageways is defined in the housing for receiving the terminals. Each terminal has a terminal member and a contact member for engaging with a mating connector. The flexible cable is inserted into the housing from a rear edge thereof and a signal pattern of the flexible cable is adapted to engage with the terminal members of the terminals. The shield forms a pressing plate to engage with a grounding pattern of the flexible cable. The stuffer is assembled in the housing for pressing against the pressing plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Ming-Chuan Wu
- 👤 Da-Ching Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/771; H01R12/775; H01R12/82; H01R12/85; H01R12/89; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6582
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A flexible cable electrical connector comprising: an insulative housing defining a plurality of passageways and a slot at a rear edge thereof in communication with the passageways; a plurality of terminals retained in the passageways; a metal shield securely enclosing the housing, the shield including a pressing plate extending into the slot; and a stuffer movably received within the shield to urge the pressing plate into contact with a flexible cable inserted between the terminals and the pressing plate; wherein the stuffer includes a pair of fasteners at opposite ends thereof, and wherein a pair of latches if formed at opposite ends of the slot, the fasteners being adapted to engage the latches; wherein each fastener includes a pair of locking barbs; wherein the stuffer includes a pair of cutouts, the shield includes a top wall and a bottom wall, and a pair of linkers connects the pressing plate and the top wall, the linkers being received in the cutouts, the shield having a pair of rear walls with inner edges adapted to engage with the locking barbs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A flexible cable electrical connector comprising: an insulative housing defining a plurality of passageways and a slot at a rear edge thereof in communication with the passageways; a plurality of terminals retained in the passageways; a metal shield securely enclosing the housing, the shield including a pressing plate extending into the slot; and a stuffer movably received within the shield to urge the pressing plate into contact with a flexible cable inserted between the terminals and the pressing plate; wherein the stuffer includes a pair of fasteners at opposite ends thereof, and wherein a pair of latches if formed at opposite ends of the slot, the fasteners being adapted to engage the latches; wherein each fastener includes a pair of locking barbs; wherein the stuffer includes a pair of cutouts, the shield includes a top wall and a bottom wall, and a pair of linkers connects the pressing plate and the top wall, the linkers being received in the cutouts, the shield having a pair of rear walls with inner edges adapted to engage with the locking barbs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-02-06 | 2004-08-07 | 2005-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-02-06 | 2008-08-07 | 2009-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-02-06 | 2012-08-07 | 2013-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |