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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 1996
Filed:
May. 22, 1995
Shouzou Ichikawa, Kawasaki, JP;
Naoya Matsuura, Yokohama, JP;
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
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.