Patent ID: 7150098
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for forming an electrical connector having a voltage detection test point, the method comprising the steps of: molding an insulative shield from a thermoplastic; inserting a conductive voltage detection test point terminal within said plastic insulative shield; molding an outer shield from a conductive material, said conductive outer shield having an opening formed therethrough; placing said pre-assembled insulative plastic shield and test point terminal adjacent said opening of said conductive outer shield; placing said conductive outer shield and an internal conductor within a mold cavity, wherein said conductive outer shield surrounds said internal conductor; and molding an inner insulative housing within said conductive outer shield and around said internal conductor, wherein said insulative housing is molded to said pre-assembled insulative plastic shield and said test point terminal, whereby said insulative plastic shield is held by said inner insulative housing and said test point terminal is capacitively coupled to said internal conductor for external testing of a voltage of said connector.