Patent ID: 7128605
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A coaxial cable connector assembly comprising: a coaxial cable connector having a lead end, a trailing end and an outer connector surface extending between the ends, the outer connector surface having a first latch retention surface facing the lead end of the connector and extending around the connector; and a tubular shield mounted over and surrounding the coaxial cable connector, the shield having a metal body with a lead end adjacent the connector lead end, a trailing end adjacent the connector trailing end, an outer shield surface, an inner shield portion, and a first latch member, the first latch member comprising a flexible metal finger integral with the metal body and extending from the inner shield portion inwardly toward the connector, the finger having a lead end joined to the metal body, a trailing end extending toward the trailing end of the metal body, and a latch surface at the trailing end of the finger, the latch surface contacting the first latch retention surface in latched engagement to prevent movement of the shield along the connector and permit movement of the shield around the connector.