Patent ID: 7670179
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connecting element ( 1 ) for shielded data and/or telecommunications cables ( 2 , 3 ), with a metal housing ( 10 ) and with at least one connector jack ( 15 , 16 ), where contact means ( 20 , 21 ) are provided at a front portion of the metal housing for contacting the metal housing ( 10 ) with a plug housing ( 6 , 7 ), particularly with the plug housing ( 6 , 7 ) of an RJ-45 plug ( 4 , 5 ), wherein: the metal housing ( at least one spring tab formed as a part of the contact means ( the spring tab having a free end facing a front portion of the metal housing, wherein the metal housing (