Patent ID: 9627827
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: H01R

Claim:
1. A communication connector for use with a cable having at least one grounding component, the communication connector comprising: an electrically conductive housing having a door gripping portion; and an electrically conductive housing door pivotably coupled to the housing, the housing door being connectable to the at least one grounding component to form an electrical connection therewith, the housing door being rotatable with respect to the housing between open and closed positions, a first one of the housing door and the door gripping portion having a projection configured to engage a different second one of the housing door and the door gripping portion when the housing door is in the closed position, the projection being configured to electrically connect the housing door with the housing to thereby electrically connect the at least one grounding component with the housing when the projection engages the second one of the housing door and the door gripping portion.