Abstract: The invention relates to a shielding cage extending along a longitudinal axis between a front side and a rear side and including a diecast metal section extending from said front side over a first length along said longitudinal axis. The shielding cage contains a sheet metal section extending from said rear side towards said front side over a second length along said longitudinal axis, said first length being substantially shorter than said second length. The shielding cage combines a considerable degree of freedom in shaping and robustness at the diecast front side with a substantial reduction of the temperature induced stresses as the length of the diecast section is substantially shorter than that of the second shield metal section of the cage.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a contact element, especially suitable for mobile applications, made of a electrically conductive material, preferably a metal, and comprising a first contact and a second contact which are connected to one another by means of a spring. The contact element further comprises at least one rigid element which is attached either to the first or to the second contact, which element bridges the spring and runs parallel to at least part of the other of the said contacts.