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Shield for modular jack
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1999-08-24
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Granted: 2002-04-30
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Expires: 2019-08-24
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a metallic shield for a modular jack which includes a first member which is superimposed over the top and lateral wall of the jack. A second member surrounds the front plug openings. A first tab on the second member engages an aperture on the first member. A second tab on the second member curves rearwardly and upwardly then rearwardly and downwardly to abut the first member. A third tab on the second member curves rearwardly and upwardly to engage a panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Yakov Belopolsky
- 👤 Peter D. Curwen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6582; H01R13/73; H01R13/74; H01R13/741; H01R13/743; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/939
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An electrical connector assembly, comprising: a housing; a plurality of contacts in said housing; and a conductive shield generally surrounding said housing and having a cantilevered tab, said tab including opposed major surfaces, one of said major surfaces adapted to engage a panel into which the connector assembly inserts at a medial section of said tab and the other of said major surfaces in contact with said shield at a free distal end of said tab, said tab flexing when said medial section engages the panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An electrical connector assembly, comprising: a housing; a plurality of contacts in said housing; and a conductive shield generally surrounding said housing and having a cantilevered tab, said tab including opposed major surfaces, one of said major surfaces adapted to engage a panel into which the connector assembly inserts at a medial section of said tab and the other of said major surfaces in contact with said shield at a free distal end of said tab, said tab flexing when said medial section engages the panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein said shield further comprises a lip to engage the panel and to position the connector assembly within the panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein said distal end of said tab moves along said shield when said medial section engages the panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein said tab comprises a plurality of tabs located along three sides of said shield.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein said shield comprises a two-piece shield, with a first piece of said shield securable to said second piece of said shield, said tab located on said second piece.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electrical connector as recited in claim 5 , wherein said second piece further comprises a clip for retaining said second piece to said first piece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the connector assembly is a receptacle connector assembly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 7 , wherein said receptacle connector assembly is a modular jack connector assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
75 words
An electronic component comprising: a panel having an opening therein; and an electrical connector mounted in said opening, said electrical connector comprising: a housing; a plurality of contacts in said housing; and a conductive shield generally surrounding said housing and having a cantilevered tab with a medial section to engage said opening and a free distal end that is placed into contact with said shield, said tab flexing when said medial section engages the panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
An electronic component comprising: a panel having an opening therein; and an electrical connector mounted in said opening, said electrical connector comprising: a housing; a plurality of contacts in said housing; and a conductive shield generally surrounding said housing and having a cantilevered tab with a medial section to engage said opening and a free distal end that is placed into contact with said shield, said tab flexing when said medial section engages the panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The electronic component as recited in claim 9 , wherein said shield further comprises a lip to engage the panel and to position said connector within said panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electronic component as recited in claim 9 , wherein said distal end of said tab moves along said shield when said medial section engages said opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electronic component as recited in claim 9 , wherein said tab comprises a plurality of tabs located along three sides of said shield.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electronic component as recited in claim 9 , wherein said connector is a receptacle connector.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electronic component as recited in claim 13 , wherein said receptacle connector is a modular jack.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
47 words
The electronic component as recited in claim 9 , wherein said shield comprises a two-piece shield, a first piece of said shield generally located on a first side of said panel and a second piece of said shield generally located on a second side of said panel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electronic component as recited in claim 15 , wherein said tab is located on said second piece and extends through said opening.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electronic component as recited in claim 15 , wherein said second piece further comprises a clip for retaining said second piece to said first piece.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
33 words
The electronic component as recited in claim 15 , wherein said second piece further comprises a lip to engage said first side of said panel and to position said connector within said opening.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The electronic component as recited in claim 15 , wherein said connector enters said opening from said first side of said panel.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
74 words
A conductive shield for an electrical connector mounted in a panel, comprising: a body generally surrounding the electrical connector; and a cantilevered tab extending from said body, said tab having: opposed major surfaces; a medial section to engage the panel at one of said major surfaces; and a free distal end placed into contact with said body at the other of said major surfaces, said tab flexing when said medial section engages the panel.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
74 words
A conductive shield for an electrical connector mounted in a panel, comprising: a body generally surrounding the electrical connector; and a cantilevered tab extending from said body, said tab having: opposed major surfaces; a medial section to engage the panel at one of said major surfaces; and a free distal end placed into contact with said body at the other of said major surfaces, said tab flexing when said medial section engages the panel.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
The conductive shield as recited in claim 20 , further comprising a lip extending from said body to engage the panel and to position the electrical connector within the panel.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
The conductive shield as recited in claim 20 , wherein said distal end of said tab moves along said body when said medial section engages the panel.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
The conductive shield as recited in claim 20 , wherein said tab comprises a plurality of tabs located along three sides of said shield.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
32 words
The conductive shield as recited in claim 20 , wherein the conductive shield is a two-piece shield, with a first piece of said shield securable to said second piece of said shield.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
The conductive shield as recited in claim 24 , wherein said tab is located on said second piece.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
The conductive shield as recited in claim 24 , wherein said second piece further comprises a clip for retaining said second piece to said first piece.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
75 words
An electrical connector mountable to an opening in a panel, the connector comprising: a housing; a plurality of contacts in said housing; and a conductive shield generally surrounding said housing and having a plurality of cantilevered tabs located around an entire perimeter of the connector, each tab including: a medial section to engage the opening; and a free distal end; wherein at least some of said distal ends are placed into contact with said shield.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
75 words
An electrical connector mountable to an opening in a panel, the connector comprising: a housing; a plurality of contacts in said housing; and a conductive shield generally surrounding said housing and having a plurality of cantilevered tabs located around an entire perimeter of the connector, each tab including: a medial section to engage the opening; and a free distal end; wherein at least some of said distal ends are placed into contact with said shield.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrical connector as recited in claim 27 , wherein said distal ends that are placed into contact with said shield are located along three sides of the connector.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector as recited in claim 27 , wherein at least some of said distal ends are not placed into contact with said shield.
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