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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
John E. Lopata, Naperville, IL (US);
Kirk B. Peloza, Naperville, IL (US);
Yew Teck Yap, Naperville, IL (US);
Timothy E. Purkis, Naperville, IL (US);
Jose H. Chavez, Jr., Romeoville, IL (US);
Assignee:
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 9/03 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 9/03 ;
Abstract
A connector is formed with a metal shell for use as a shield of the connector. The shell has a pair of tab members formed along its front face that are stamped to provide two metal contact points. These tabs are engaged by metal contact arms formed on a shield of an opposing connector. The metal to metal contact that results from the tab members decreases wear and abrasion and also serves as a conductive connection between the two connector shields.