Abstract: A connector includes metal shield connecting means that improves the reliability of the connection between the connector and another connector. The connector includes a connector housing having a plurality of conductive terminals mounted therein, and a projection extending from the connector housing that encircles the terminals extending from the terminals. A metal shield surrounds the projection and includes connecting means to make a required electric connection with the metal shell of a mating electric connector. The connecting means includes at least one engagement member disposed in at least one recess formed in the projection. The engagement member has one or more contact portions that extend up through apertures formed in the metal shield.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a dielectric housing mounting a plurality of terminals. The housing has a front face and a mating portion projecting forwardly of the front face with contact portions of the terminals located on the mating portion. A conductive shield is disposed about at least a portion of the housing and includes a flange abutting the front face of the housing and a shroud surrounding the mating portion of the housing. Complementary interengaging retaining portions are provided between the housing and the shield to properly retain the shield on the housing, including a recess in the flange of the shield and a boss projecting forwardly from the front face of the housing into the recess.