Patent ID: 6099327
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector comprising:a dielectric body defining a plurality of passageways therein;a plurality of contacts received in the passageways;a conductive shield cover defining a receiving space for enclosing the dielectric body therein;a dielectric housing comprising a mating member for engaging with a mating plug connector, a pair of connecting members formed on lateral ends, a top wall joining with the mating member, a receiving chamber defined between the mating member, the connecting members and the top wall for receiving the conductive shield cover and the dielectric body therein, and a notch defined in a rear edge of the top wall opposite the mating member; anda conductive grounding member being attached between the conductive shield cover and the dielectric housing, and comprising a securing portion for engaging with the notch of the dielectric housing and a connecting portion for electrically contacting with a conductive housing of an electrical instrument.