Patent ID: 8113876
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector for terminating an electrical cable having an insulated conductor surrounded by a ground shield, said electrical connector comprising: a housing; an electrical contact held by the housing; an inner ferrule configured to extend between the ground shield and the insulated conductor of the electrical cable; an outer ferrule extending around the inner ferrule such that the ground shield of the electrical cable extends between the inner and outer ferrules when the electrical connector terminates the electrical cable, the outer ferrule including a flange that extends radially outwardly; and a rear cover connected to the housing, the rear cover having an opening that receives the outer ferrule therein, the opening being defined by an interior wall of the rear cover, the rear cover extending around and compressing the outer ferrule such that the ground shield of the electrical cable is captured between the inner and outer ferrules when the electrical connector terminates the electrical cable, wherein the interior wall is engaged with the flange of the outer ferrule to apply the compression to the outer ferrule.