Connector with improved shield and terminal structure

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. Two spaced-apart panel engaging fingers extend from near the first side portion and one panel engaging finger extends from the near the second side portion. The one panel engaging finger is laterally disposed between the two spaced-apart panel engaging fingers.