Abstract: A plug-in connector having an insulating element for accommodating a plurality of contact elements, each of which comprises a terminal part connected by way of a middle part to a connecting part, this being connectable for example to a cable, wherein each middle part comprises at least two legs which overlap one another. A strain relief strap is provided which provides strain relief and grounds the shielding of the flat cable.

Abstract: A connector for a shielded flat cable (1) the connector having a connector housing (13) with an insulating body (15) arranged within the housing and a grounding sheet metal spring (20) contacting the shield (40) of the cable. The grounding sheet metal spring is formed and arranged in the connector housing in such a manner that the shield of the flat cable is directly contacted by the grounding sheet metal spring on one of the wide sides of the flat cable, and that, on the other hand, the grounding sheet metal spring urges the shield on the other wide side of the flat cable against a grounded component of the connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a flat cable. The connector includes a plurality of contact elements and a body having chambers for receiving the contact elements. Each contact element has a contact part for contacting other connectors, a connecting part for coupling to the flat cable and a middle part connecting the contact part and the connecting part, the connecting part being formed by bending about an axis which is essentially parallel to a major axis of the contact part after the associated contact element is received in its associated contact chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a housing for a plug connector which can be detachably fastened on to a fixture which holds a matching connector. Prior art connectors have utilized housings with fastening elements which detachably fasten the connector to a matching connector. However, the prior art fastening devices have only provided one type of fastening for any given housing. According to the present invention, a housing is provided with a plurality of different interchangeable elements, each of which provides one of several possible types of fastening.

Abstract: A plug connection for a shielded flat or round cable. A shielded connecting element (80,85) is connected in one piece with the cable shielding (91,95). The shielding connector element includes a housing contact part (70,86) which is in contact with a part lying on the ground or reference potential. The shielded connecting element (80) for the flat cable (3) extends between the cable core (92) and the cable shielding (91) and is in connection with the ground or reference potential. The housing contact part (86) for the round cable (30) is spring-loaded on the inside wall of housing (1).