Patent ID: 9698540
Date: 2017-07-04
CPC Classifications: H01R

Claim:
1. A cable connector assembly comprising: a printed circuit board (PCB) having a front end for mating with a plug connector, a rear end, and an intermediate portion; a cable electrically connected to the rear end of the PCB; an inner metal member disposed about the intermediate portion of the PCB; an insulating member holding the inner metal member in position relative to the PCB; a metallic shield disposed around the insulating member; a front metal casing engaging the metallic shield; a rear metal casing surrounding a front of the cable and engaging the front metal casing; and an outer over-mold surrounding the front and rear metal casings; wherein said metallic shield forms a space in which the front end is exposed for mating with the plug connector; wherein the metallic shield has a plurality of spring arms for engaging a mating connector to increase retention force.