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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2008
Edward John Bright, Middletown, PA (US);
Matthew Ryan Schmitt, Middletown, PA (US);
Edward John Bright, Middletown, PA (US);
Matthew Ryan Schmitt, Middletown, PA (US);
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Berwyn, PA (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly is provided. The electrical connector assembly includes a cage member configured for mounting in an opening in a panel. The cage member has a compartment for receiving a pluggable electrical component therein. The cage member includes a latch for cooperating with a latch element of the pluggable electrical component. An EMI gasket is mounted on the cage member such that the EMI gasket is electrically connected to the cage member. The EMI gasket is configured to engage the panel when the cage member is mounted in the opening in the panel. The EMI gasket includes a latch interface that engages the latch such that the latch interface is electrically connected to the latch.