Abstract: An audio jack connector comprises an insulative housing defining a receiving space for receiving signal contacts and other elements therein. A columnar projection extends from a front mating surface of the housing and a metal bushing is received in the columnar projection. Opposite the columnar projection, a recessed space is formed at the rear side of the housing for receiving a capacitor to filter interference noise from signals transmitted through the connector. Signal contacts and a pair of springs are all received in the receiving space of the housing. A grounding contact is mounted at a front side of the receiving space and makes electrical contact with the bushing. All contacts have soldering elements extending through a bottom of the housing for soldering to a circuit board. A grounding clip comprises a fixing portion received in a corresponding fixing slot in the housing, a connecting portion interconnecting the fixing portion and a resilient arm.

Abstract: A shielded connector for direct installation for a device includes an insulating housing body; a flange of the insulating housing body, which is to be assembled with a device so that the insulating housing body is shield-connected to the device, the flange being entirely covered with a conductive plated layer; and a conductive contact plate deposited on the conductive plated layer on the first principal surface side of the flange and having an elastic contact piece to be brought into contact with the device on the second principal surface side of the flange. In this configuration, the flange of the housing body can be surely connected to the device for its grounding.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a coaxial cable with an audio board provided with a tuner function, includes a line-in jack provided in the audio board for receiving an audio input plug, a coaxial connector connected with the coaxial cable, and an adapter for electrically connecting the coaxial connector with the line-in jack. Preferably, the line-in jack has a plug insertion hole sequentially provided with a tuner input contact, audio input contacts and ground (GND) contact outwardly from the bottom of the plug insertion hole. The adapter includes a body part having two end parts, a post plug provided in one of the end parts so as to have contact zones for respectively contacting the tuner input contact and GND contact when inserted into the plug insertion hole, and a socket provided in the other end part to connect with the coaxial connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises an insulative housing, a shell, a number of terminals received in the housing and grounding means attached to the shell and engaging means. The housing comprises a mating surface with a number of terminal receiving passageways defined therein and an adjacent mounting surface perpendicular to the mating surface. One end of each terminal is received in the corresponding passageway of the housing and the other end is bent to extend through the mounting surface for connecting with a circuit board. The grounding means attached to the shell comprises at least a resilient spring finger appropriately bent and warped relative to the mating surface.

Abstract: A shielded connector comprises an insulative housing comprising a vertical wall from opposite faces of which at least one front partition and at least one rear partition extend respectively and substantially parallel to each other. At least one set of right angle contacts each have a horizontal section attaching to one face of the at least one front partition and a vertical section retained in the at least one rear partition. At least one isolator extend forward from the vertical wall of the insulative housing and is parallel to the at least one front partition. At least one inner metal shell is connected to the at least one isolator and spaced away from the horizontal sections of the contacts. An outer metal shell encircles the insulative housing and exposes the at least one front partition and the at least one inner metal shell from an opened front end thereof.

Abstract: A shielded connector in accordance with the present invention includes an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals received in the housing, a shell enclosing the housing, and a shield attached to the shell. The shell comprises a receptacle defining a pair of retention openings in opposite side walls thereof. The shield is U-shaped and has an elongate main body with a pair of clips downwardly extending from opposite ends thereof. Grounding plates forwardly and outwardly extend from the main body and each clip. The clips of the shield extend through the openings of the shell for firmly securing the shield to the shell. When the shielded connector is disposed within a computer system, the grounding plates are in constant contact with a housing of the computer system thereby reducing the effects of EMI on signal transmission through the connector.

Abstract: Coaxial connector (10) including an outer conductive housing (16) with a contact band (22) annularly therearound. Contact band (22) includes an array of convex spring members (24) that engage under spring bias the cutout periphery when connector (10) is mounted through the cutout of a bulkhead (32), compressing the spring members radially inwardly into the shallow groove (20) in which contact band (22) is seated.

Abstract: A connector body is attached to a conductive casing of an electrical apparatus and provided with a shield terminal to be electrically connected to the conductive casing, an attachment hole is formed in the conductive casing, an insert is formed to the connector body, a plurality of contacts are formed to the shield terminal and arranged to the insert, elastically contacting a wall of the attachment hole, as the insert is inserted in the attachment hole.

Abstract: An EMI mask for use with a connector assembly configured with first and second connectors comprises a plate section defining first and second openings corresponding to the connectors respectively. End tabs extend rearward from transversal ends of the plate for attaching the plate section to a housing of the connector assembly.

Abstract: An electrical connector disclosed comprises an insulative case including a terminal projection with opposed sides extending from the case. Terminal cavities extend through the case including grooves in both the said opposed sides of the terminal projection. A conductive shield surrounds a substantial portion of the case. A terminal is in each groove on both sides of the terminal projection. Each terminal comprises an elongated forward portion including a retention portion for holding the terminal in the case and an insertion portion extending from the cavity for connecting the terminal to a conductor. The terminal further includes a return portion extending from the forward portion and a contact portion extending from the return portion along the forward portion. The conductive shield surrounding the case may include a mating opening near the contact portions of the terminals. The shield includes first side portions opposed to second side portions with both side portions being adjacent to the mating opening.

Abstract: A shielded connector comprises an insulative front housing comprising a vertical wall from a front face of which a first front partition and a second front partition extend and the first front partition is located higher than the second front partition, and from a rear face of which a rear partition extends. A first right angle contact has a horizontal section attached to one face of the first front partition and a vertical section. A second right angle contact has a horizontal section attached to one face of the second front partition and a vertical section retained in the rear partition of the front housing. A rear housing receiving the vertical section of the first right angle contact is engaged with the front housing. The vertical section of the first right angle contact has most lengthwise portion thereof fixed to a vertical wall of the rear housing. An outer metal shell encircles the front housing and the rear housing.

Abstract: A metal adapter frame assembly mounts a first electrical connector in an aperture in a panel for mating with a second electrical connector. A metal body defines a first receptacle for receiving the first connector and a second receptacle for receiving the second connector, with the connectors mateable through the body. A metal shield is mounted over a substantial portion of the metal body. A metal gasket is mounted on the body for engaging the panel at the aperture and substantially surrounds the first receptacle. A metal shutter member is movably mounted on the body to close the first receptacle and is movable to an open position upon engagement by the first connector.

Abstract: An electrical jack comprises an insulative rectangular body, an insulative bottom member, a grounding terminal, a number of signal terminals and a shield. A number of passageways is defined in the body for accommodating the terminals. The shield is unitarily formed and has a planar top portion. The shield includes a pair of lateral walls and a pair of rear contact strips for covering lateral surfaces and a rear surface of the body, respectively. A plate extends from a rear edge of the top portion of the shield and is bent to overlap the top portion. A circular opening is defined in a center of the plate for accessing the top portion of the shield for being picked up by a robotic arm. A pair of contact strips forwardly and downwardly extends from a front edge of the plate. A contact arm inwardly extends from a lower edge of one lateral wall for contacting the grounding terminal.

Abstract: A shielded cable connector comprises a dielectric housing receiving a plurality of contacts therein, an inner shell module consisting of upper and lower shells for enclosing the housing and the contacts, and an outer shield module consisting of upper and lower shields for enclosing the housing and the inner shell module. The housing forms a mating portion for receiving the contacts. The lower shell of the inner shell module forms a guiding portion extending beyond the mating portion. A vertical plate perpendicularly extends outward from the guiding portion. A pair of V-shaped resilient grounding arms outwardly projects from the vertical plate to contact a metallic mating interface panel of an electronic instrument when the cable connector engages with a mating connector fixed to the panel. Thus, the grounding arms dissipate electrostatic charges accumulated on the cable connector and the cable before the cable connector engages with a mating connector mounted in the electronic instrument.

Abstract: Mounting assembly for attaching an electrical connector to a panel of an electronic device includes a plurality of latching members and a housing. The latching members outwardly extend from a periphery of an opening defined in the panel of the device. Each latching member includes a pair of protrusions outwardly extending therefrom. The housing includes a mating surface and a connecting surface opposite the mating surface. A cavity for receiving a connector device is defined in the mating surface of the housing. Each latching member is received in a corresponding connecting channel defined in the housing and the protrusions thereof contact a shield of the connector device.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing having a shielding shell made of a conductive material fitted thereto. The housing has two groups of pins separated by a central slot defined therebetween with a conductive plate received therein. The conductive plate is in electrical connection with the shielding shell. The conductive plate has two resilient fingers formed on a front edge thereof and thus engageable with a counterpart conductive plate of a mating connector. The resiliency of the fingers provides a positive engagement between the two conductive plates thereby establishing a sound electrical connection therebetween. This allows electrostatic charges on the conductive plates to be effectively removed through the shielding shell.

Abstract: A cable end connector comprises a metal shell and an insulative housing. A pair of locking elements is formed at lateral sides of the housing. A mating slot is formed in the mating side of the housing. A projection extends from the housing into the mating slot. A plurality of receiving slots is formed in the projection of the housing for receiving a plurality of terminals therein. A pair of locking holes is formed at lateral sides of the metal shell for engaging with the corresponding locking elements. A pair of grounding plates is soldered at lateral sides of the metal shell. Each grounding plate has a solder portion and a contacting portion, the solder portion being soldered to the metal shell, the contacting portion providing electrical contact with a metal panel. An opening is formed between the solder portion and the contacting portion for enhancing the resilience of the grounding plate.

Abstract: A blind connector comprises a dielectric housing, a number of terminals received in the housing and a shield enclosing the housing. The housing comprises a mating portion projecting therefrom with a number of terminal-receiving passageways defined therein for receiving the terminals. The shield comprises a shroud for enclosing the mating portion of the housing and a U-shaped flange for embeddedly engaging with the housing. A periphery of the shroud comprises an outwardly extending bell-mouthed guiding surface for facilitating convenient interconnection between the connector and an external mating connector.

Abstract: A conductive coupler electrically couples a conductive housing of an electronic device, such as a transceiver, to a conductive bulkhead in a reliable manner such that the electronic device is accessible through an opening in the bulkhead and a low impedance connection between the housing and the bulkhead is assured. The disclosed coupler comprises a conductive sleeve and tabs which are formed so as to capture the bulkhead between cooperative tabs when the coupler is urged into a mounting position. When the coupler is disposed in the mounting position a low impedance electrical connection between the coupler and the bulkhead is provided. The device includes resilient conductive members which extend outward from the device housing. The conductive members are urged against the interior surface of the sleeve and electrically couple the conductive housing of the device to the coupler when the device is disposed within the sleeve in a device mounting position.

Abstract: Capacitive coupling assembly (60) securable about a shielded connector (10), for isolating the connector shell (14) from a conductive panel (4) after mounting. Coupler (60) includes a dielectric member (61) secured between front and rear conductive sheets (62, 63), and includes a plurality of capacitors (72) held between the sheets and electrically engaged therewith. The dielectric member (61) includes a flange (67) that insulates the connector shell (14) from front conductive sheet (62) and the panel (4) at cutout (5). Front sheet (62) engages the panel (4), and rear sheet (63) engages the connector shell (14) at spring arms (78).

Abstract: A fastener for simultaneously mounting adjacently disposed building entrance protectors (BEP) units to a mounting panel and for grounding the units to each other. The fastener includes a tapered and preferably threaded shaft for facilitating securement of the fastener into the mounting panel, such as by screwing or the like. A lip is integrally formed on the shaft and a clamping element, such as a nut, is movably engaged with an untapered opposite end of the shaft so that when rotated about the shaft opposite end, the nut is translated into close proximity with the lip. When mounting tabs from adjacent BEP units are placed between the nut and lip, and the nut is then rotatably tightened, the mounting tabs are placed in electrical contact to provide a grounding connection between the BEPs while securing the adjacent BEPs to the mounting panel.

Abstract: In a connector 57, its mounting plate 51 comprises a base 27, a press-in portion 53 extending forwardly from the central portion of the base 27 and having a locking hole 52 formed therethrough, and a pair of arms 28 extending forwardly from opposite end portions of the base 27 and then bent downward and having tapped holed 29 formed through the bent portions. The mounting plate 51 is assembled to the connector body 11 by press-inserting thereinto the press-in portion 53 from behind the body 11 and firmly gripping tip end portions 28a of the arms between the connector body 11 and a base 23.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (10) includes a universal bracket (12) for retaining at least a group of audio jack units (17) therein. Each audio jack unit (17) includes a plurality of signal contacts (22) and at least a grounding contact (24) thereof for mounting to a mother board (100) on which the assembly (10) is seated. A grounding clip (26) is retainably attached to the corresponding audio jack unit (17) under the condition that one spring finger (38) thereof contacts the grounding contact (24) and an engagement tang (46) thereof projects out of the front surface (49) of the universal bracket (12) for efficient engagement with the front panel of the computer case which the bracket (12) confronts.

Abstract: A snap-fit shield is provided which fits securely within a frame opening, and which shields and grounds the opening while allowing cables to pass therethrough. The shield has a plurality of front extensions, a plurality of front flanges and a plurality of back extensions. The shield is designed to fit tightly within the frame opening, such that the back extensions contact an internal cage and thereby bias the shield forward toward the frame. An outward biasing mechanism is provided to contact the inner surface of the frame opening so as to limit the shield's forward movement. The combined action of the backward extensions and the outward biasing mechanism limits both the shield's forward and backward movement. The front flanges may be used to indicate proper shield positioning, and the front extensions are preferably easily deflected to facilitate shield insertion and removal.

Abstract: Capacitive coupling adapter (40) associated with a shielded electrical connector (12) and including at least one capacitive subassembly (54). Each capacitive subassembly (54) includes a capacitor (46) and a pair of contacts (50,52) engaged with respective electrodes thereof. One contact section (68) of a contact (52) extends from a surface (58) of the adapter housing (42) to engage a shell of a connector (12), and one contact section (64) of a contact (50) extends from an outer surface of housing (42) to engage a cutout peripheral surface (14) of a conductive panel (16) when the adapter/connector (40,12) is mounted in the cutout. The connector shell (22) is thus capacitively coupled to the panel.

Abstract: In a shielded connector adapted to be directly attached to an apparatus, contact pieces bendingly project from a metal shell which is attached to a connector housing and surrounds a terminal housing portion. An elastic contact portion is disposed in each of the contact pieces. When a flange of the connector housing is attached to an electric apparatus, the elastic contact portion is compressively deformed in an elastic deformation amount range so as to be pressingly contacted with an electrically conductive casing of the electric apparatus, whereby the contact pressure between the contact pieces and the casing is held.

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.

Abstract: A connector includes an insulative housing (18), a plurality of contacts (23), a first shell (27), a second shell (38) and a grounding plate (44). The insulative housing (18) has a cubic body defining plural surfaces wherein a socket section (19) is disposed on one of such surfaces surrounded by an annular slot (20). A plurality of passageways (21) extend into the socket section (19). The first shell (27) and the second shell (38) commonly cover the most portions of the external surfaces of the body. The first shell (27) includes a pair of locking sections (35). A grounding plate (44) is adapted to be attached to the connector wherein the grounding plate (44) includes a pair of locking tags (49) for engagement with the corresponding locking sections (35) of the connector, respectively. The grounding plate (44) further includes an opening (47) in the front face (45) for allowing insertion of a plug into the socket (19).

Abstract: An electrical connector for a medical instrument has a plug containing a plurality of pins in electrical communication with wires emanating from a shielded cable that is connected to a medical sensor detecting physiological data. The plug portion of the electrical connector substantially surrounds the connection of the pins with the cable in a plastic housing. When the plug is inserted in to a socket portion of the connector mounted to a medical instrument housing, the pins electrically communicate with a plurality of tubular sockets to communicate the signals to electronic devices in a medical instrument. Surface coatings on the connector are provided to shield the wire connections with the pins and tubular sockets from electromagnetic interference (EMI). A tubular shield is also provided in the medical instrument to shield the electrical connection between the internal cable and the tubular receptacles from EMI.

Abstract: A high speed, low impedance shielded connector is disclosed. The shield is formed of sheet material and includes multiple integral shield-to-plug contacts in a limited longitudinal space. Such contacts are forwardly facing, to reduce ground path lengths or are arranged substantially parallel to a plug insertion axis, to below development of high normal forces. Shielding of an array of connectors is enhanced by the use of transverse flanges having interfitting sections that provide effective shielding are allow close spacing or adjacent connectors in the array.

Abstract: A shielded connector assembly (10) includes a header (20), a shield plate (30), and a pin guide (40). The shield plate (30) is formed of a metallic material and is mounted to header (20) by action of clips (34a) which engage clip engaging surfaces (24a) of header (20). Pin guide (40) is mounted to header (20) by action of dovetailed sections (46) which are slidingly disposed in respective dovetailed recesses (26) formed in header (20).

Abstract: A shortened ground path for the shield of a shielded modular connector (e.g., RJ-45, etc.) mounted against a bracket that is to be seated against a slot in a chassis is provided by a metallic grounding clip that slips over the bracket. The clip has edges that have been folded to slidably engage the bracket, and an orifice shaped to match the opening of the modular jack, so that the modular plug may pass through that orifice as it mates with the jack. The clip also has two opposing curved metal contacts along the perimeter of the orifice that engage and bear against the exposed shield portion of the modular plug as it mates with the modular jack. A pair of metal tabs engage the opening of the modular jack to align, or register, the orifice in the clip with the opening of the jack, and prevent the clip from easily sliding along the bracket once registration has been achieved.

Abstract: A connector having improved grounding. The connector has a rotatable ground contact flange formed as part of a backshell that is rotated to mate with a grounding tab that is part of a rigid/flex cable. The connector shell has a plurality of connector pins that are soldered to vias formed in a rigid portion of the rigid/flex cable. Once the ground contact flange and grounding tab are mated, the backshell is secured to a connector shell to produce excellent grounding of the rigid/flex cable to the connector shell.

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.

Abstract: A waterproof grounding connector is securable to a grounding surface and capable of receiving a plurality of electrical terminals in a sealing relationship. The waterproof grounding connector includes a connector body having opposite first and second ends, and a plurality of parallel longitudinal chambers extending through the connector body. Each chamber is adapted to receive an electrical terminal. A lock means is provided to secure the electrical terminals within the chambers. A hollow, peripheral shroud is located at the second end of the connector body and defines an enclosure having an internal peripheral surface. A flexible grommet with a continuous peripheral edge is adapted to be inserted into the shroud enclosure and creates a continuous peripheral seal between the grommet edge and the internal shroud surface. The grommet includes a plurality of slots which correspond to and align with the chambers.

Abstract: A modular electrical terminating connector for data transmission cables of the type having signal carrying conductors, drain wires and a shield. The connector passes through a ground plate and includes a housing that mates with a complementary connector assembly of a backplane. Individual overmolded subassemblies for terminating each cable are detachably coupled to the housing. The subassemblies latch to the ground plate, and provide a ground path from the cable shield to the ground plate. The subassemblies are individually detachable, thereby enabling individual cables to be disconnected and serviced without disconnecting other cables of the same connector.

Abstract: Bracket (10,80) adapted to be mounted to a conductive panel for mounting a shielded connector (50) thereto, where the connector is of a design intended for mounting to a circuit board but is instead terminated to a cable (70). Upper and lower wall sections (20,22) extend rearwardly from bracket body section (12) each having at least one locking tab (24,26,80) extending forwardly and inwardly almost to body section (12). Connector (50) is urged forwardly against body section (12) until locking tabs (24,26,80) seat behind flanges (62) of connector shield (60) and press against shield (60) to establish ground connections therewith.

Abstract: The body of a connector assembly is attached to the ground of a cable internally disposed within an enclosure. The connector body has a radial flange positioned on the outside surface of the enclosure and a nut, threaded onto a portion of the connector extending internally into the enclosure, is used to secure the connector body whereby a ground connection is established between the connector body and the enclosure. The enclosure panel on which the body is mounted is connected to ground. A mating connector is attachable to a portion of the connector body extending outwardly from the enclosure. In normal service, the slot in which the connector assembly is mounted is covered. However, when necessary to access the interior of the enclosure, the connector and attached cables can be removed from the enclosure panel by removing the cover, loosening the nut disposed on the internal end of the connector body, and sliding the assembled connector and cable pair out of the slot.

Abstract: A shield for an electrical connector for being mounted in a panel cutout (62), wherein spring fingers (46,102,202,302) of the shield are engaged with surfaces defining the panel cutout (62) and are deflected thereby toward sides of the connector. Free ends (48,104,204,304) of the spring fingers are so formed that upon spring arm deflection the free ends enter into electrical engagement with other portions (54,108,210,310) of the shield to enhance the shielding effectiveness.

Abstract: A connector assembly (10) including at least one audio jack (36,38,40) stacked in an insulative housing spacer (24) with an electrical connector (80). The connector assembly is arranged for surface mounting to a circuit board (12) which is orthogonal to a metal panel (14) having openings (16,18,20,22) which provide access to the audio jacks and to the connector of the connector assembly. The electrical connector includes a forward mating end (92) surrounded by a metal shroud (98) which engages the metal panel. To ground the shroud to the circuit board, a combined ground strap and board lock (90) has one end secured to the circuit board and another end (116) clamped between the housing and a rearwardly extending tab (118) of the shroud.

Abstract: A conducting flange (1) for an electrical connector (3) is constructed with, spaced apart points of attachment (14) of the flange (1) to a panel, and multiple bumps (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) on the flange (1) to concentrate pressure between the flange (1) and a panel. The bumps (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) have progressively increased heights as their respective distances increase from a closest of said points of attachment (14) to compensate for corresponding decreases in pressure contact between the flange (1) and the panel.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (10) includes a universal bracket (12) for retaining at least a group of audio jack units (17) therein. Each audio jack unit (17) includes a plurality of signal contacts (22) and at least a grounding contact (24) thereof for mounting to a mother board (100) on which the assembly (10) is seated. A grounding clip (26) is retainably attached to the corresponding audio jack unit (17) under the condition that one spring finger (38) thereof contacts the grounding contact (24) and an engagement tang (46) thereof projects out of the front surface (49) of the universal bracket (12) for efficient engagement with the front panel of the computer case which the bracket (12) confronts.

Abstract: Bracket (10) adapted to be mounted to a conductive panel (12) for mounting a shielded connector (50) thereto, where the connector is of a design intended for mounting to a circuit board but is instead terminated to a cable (70). First and second support sections (26,30) extend rearwardly from panel mounting section (16); connector (50) is placed therebetween, and solder joints are defined between the bracket and the connector's shield (64).

Abstract: A device for grounded securing of an element (1) at a hole (9) in a metal plate (10) comprises members (6, 13) movable on both sides of the plate towards each other and the plate for securing the element to the plate and means (12) adapted to establish an electrical connection between the metal of the plate and the element, These means (12) are arranged to enter into radial abutment on the circumferential wall (27) of the hole while establishing said electrical connection.

Abstract: A connector assembly (10) including at least one audio jack (36,38,40) stacked in a housing (24) with an electrical connector (80). The connector assembly is arranged for surface mounting to a circuit board (12) which is orthogonal to a metal panel (14) having openings (16,18,20,22) which provide access to the audio jacks and to the connector of the connector assembly. A ground clip (62) captured between the audio jacks and the connector assembly housing engages ground terminals (50) of the audio jacks and includes a projecting spring arm (66) which engages the metal panel, thereby providing electrical grounding.

Abstract: A resilient plate for a computer interface card which is a plate-like body made of an electrically conductive material includes a body and two side wings formed by bending two opposite ends of the body toward a same direction to a substantially normal position thereto to be retained on the shielding plate of a computer interface card by means of a pair of resilient lugs provided between each of the side wings and the body to be in contact with an inner surface of the interface card expansion slot so as to provide continuity of electrical grounding to isolate and prevent the electromagnetic waves generated by the computer from leaking out thereof.

Abstract: In order to provide a simple connection between a shield housing and a strip body, the shield housing has resilient side parts with spring arms being initially bent inwards and then outwards and being pushed over lead-in and sliding inclines on the strip body and automatically latched on an insertion side or front of the strip body. Those sections of the spring arms which are bent outwards form contact elements for the shield housing to make contact on a mounting panel. The invention is suitable for motor vehicle filter plug connectors.

Abstract: An electrical connector (12) includes an insulative housing (16) surrounded by conductive shield means (18, 20) and adapted to be mounted on a PC board (100). A mating portion (37) extends inward from a front surface (38) of the housing (16) which is covered by the shield (18, 20). A plurality of contacts (40) are disposed in the mating portion (37) and extend rearward for connecting to the PC board (100). The shield (18, 20) includes an opening (42)in its front face (22) for having a complementary plug connector inserted into the mating portion (37) of the housing (16). A grounding device (14) comprises a plate (50) having the similar configuration of the front face (22) of the shield (18), and engagement tangs (54) projecting from a bottom edge of the plate (50) rearward to form a bight section (56) and successively upward to form a vertical section (58). The vertical section (58) is generally sandwiched between the front face (22) of the shield (18) and the front surface (38) of the housing (16).

Abstract: A connector for connecting a transmission cable to an antenna. The construction utilizes a rugged machine screw for holding the cable to the antenna, and is provided with a contact plate embedded in a plastic body which both seals the cable connections to the plate and machine screw and isolates the contact plate from the atmosphere when attached to the antenna.