Patent ID: 8419472
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A receptacle assembly comprising: a contact module including a conductive holder and a frame assembly received in the conductive holder, the frame assembly comprising a plurality of contacts and a dielectric frame supporting the contacts, the dielectric frame being disposed between the conductive holder and the contacts, the contacts extending from the conductive holder for electrical termination; a front housing configured for mating with a header assembly, the front housing receiving the contact module therein, the front housing having a plurality of clip supports at a rear of the front housing; and a rib clip held by the clip supports, the rib clip having a plurality of grounding fingers extending therefrom being configured to engage corresponding header shields of the header assembly, the rib clip including a plurality of mounting tabs extending therefrom, the mounting tabs engaging the conductive holder to electrically connect the rib clip to the conductive holder.