US6234837B1
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Shielding device with included nut for an electrical connector
Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1999-06-10
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Granted: 2001-05-22
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Expires: 2019-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A shielding device for an electrical connector for fastening to a computer panel comprises a metallic front shell, a metallic rear shell engaging with the front shell, and a hexagonal nut irrotatably received between the front and the rear shells. The front shell defines a pair of opposite tabs and the rear shell defines two pairs of adjacent tabs for engaging with the surfaces of the hexagonal nut to prevent the nut from rotating when engaging with a bolt. The front and the rear shells define front and the rear holes, respectively and the nut defines a screw hole, all the holes being substantially aligned for insertion of the bolt.
Inventors
- 👤 Kun-Tsan Wu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/508; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6596; H01R13/6581; H01R13/659
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A shielding device for an electrical connector, comprising: a metallic front shell defining a front hole therethrough; a metallic rear shell engaging with the front shell, the rear shell defining a rear hole therethrough aligned with the front hole; and a nut irrotatably received between the front and the rear shells, the nut defining a screw hole therethrough substantially aligned with the front and the rear holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A shielding device for an electrical connector, comprising: a metallic front shell defining a front hole therethrough; a metallic rear shell engaging with the front shell, the rear shell defining a rear hole therethrough aligned with the front hole; and a nut irrotatably received between the front and the rear shells, the nut defining a screw hole therethrough substantially aligned with the front and the rear holes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The shielding device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said nut is hexagonal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The shielding device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said rear shell includes a pair of first adjacent tabs forming an angle of approximately 120 degrees therebetween and extending toward the front shell from adjacent edges thereof to be in flush with a pair of adjacent outer surfaces of the nut.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The shielding device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said rear shell includes a pair of protrusions opposing the pair of first adjacent tabs to be in flush with another pair of adjacent outer surfaces of the nut.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The shielding device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said front shell defines a pair of opposite tabs extending rearwardly from opposite edges thereof for engaging with a pair of opposite outer surfaces of the nut.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
91 words
An electrical connector comprising: a metallic front shell having a front mounting portion defining a front hole therethrough; a metallic rear shell engaging with the front shell, the rear shell having a rear mounting portion corresponding to the front mounting portion and defining a rear hole therethrough aligned with the front hole; a nut irrotatably received between the front and the rear shells, the nut defining a screw hole therethrough substantially aligned with the front and the rear holes; and a body assembly received between the front and the rear shells.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
91 words
An electrical connector comprising: a metallic front shell having a front mounting portion defining a front hole therethrough; a metallic rear shell engaging with the front shell, the rear shell having a rear mounting portion corresponding to the front mounting portion and defining a rear hole therethrough aligned with the front hole; a nut irrotatably received between the front and the rear shells, the nut defining a screw hole therethrough substantially aligned with the front and the rear holes; and a body assembly received between the front and the rear shells.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said nut is hexagonal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said rear mounting portion includes a pair of first adjacent tabs forming an angle of approximately 120 degrees therebetween and extending toward the front mounting portion from adjacent edges thereof for engaging with a pair of adjacent outer surfaces of the nut.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 8 , wherein said rear mounting portion includes a pair of protrusions opposing the pair of first adjacent tabs for engaging with another pair of adjacent outer surfaces of the nut.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 9 , wherein said front mounting portion defines a pair of opposite tabs extending rearwardly from opposite edges thereof for engaging with a pair of opposite outer surfaces of the nut.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said front shell forms a hook on a rear edge thereof, and wherein said rear shell defines a slot in a rear wall thereof for receiving the hook.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said rear shell forms a pair of crook pieces on opposite bottom edges thereof for supporting a bottom surface of the body assembly.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electrical connector comprising: a metallic shielding device defining a space therein; an insulative body enclosed within the space of said shielding device; a mounting portion provided on the shielding device and extending outwardly and laterally opposite to said insulative body; and an internally threaded portion disposed on the mounting portion for threaded engagement with an externally threaded bolt without getting the insulative body involved therein; wherein said mounting portion is provided by a nut irrotatably embedded within a cavity formed in said shielding device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electrical connector comprising: a metallic shielding device defining a space therein; an insulative body enclosed within the space of said shielding device; a mounting portion provided on the shielding device and extending outwardly and laterally opposite to said insulative body; and an internally threaded portion disposed on the mounting portion for threaded engagement with an externally threaded bolt without getting the insulative body involved therein; wherein said mounting portion is provided by a nut irrotatably embedded within a cavity formed in said shielding device.
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) | 2004-05-21 | 2004-11-20 | 2005-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-05-21 | 2008-11-20 | 2009-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-05-21 | 2012-11-20 | 2013-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |