Patent ID: 6250958
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A modular electrical connector for a personal computer, the connector comprising:(a) a connector body having a receiving space and at least one first mating member disposed within the receiving space;(b) at least one connecting means having a grounded portion on a first side thereof, a second mating member on a second side thereof, a pair of hollow cylindrical members protruding from a third side thereof, and the at least one first mating member of the connector body being engagable with the second mating member of the at least one connecting means for securing the connecting means to the connector body so that the connector body may be mounted on a motherboard of a personal computer and provide data communication with the personal computer through the hollow cylindrical members; and(c) a grounded means in the form of a substantially U-shaped member having a horizontal section, the horizontal section including two holes for receiving the hollow cylindrical members there through, and at least one resiliently biased member between the holes of the horizontal section for engaging a rear panel of the personal computer and preventing electromagnetic interference.