Patent ID: 6231361
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A shielded connector comprising:a) a connector head having an end, a signal line inside the connector head having a lead extending outwardly from the end of the connector head, the connector head having a first groove;b) a button located in the first groove;c) a first resilient member acting on the button such that at least a portion of the button extends outwardly of the connector head;d) a hollow shield sleeve having a second groove aligned with the first groove and engaged by the button to attach the shield sleeve to the connector head, the shield sleeve having a portion extending beyond the end of the connector head such that the lead is located completely within the shield sleeve;e) an elongated third groove in the connector head;f) a stub extending from the shield sleeve and engaging the elongated third groove; and,g) a second resilient member acting on the stub.