Patent ID: 6264504
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector comprising:a dielectric housing comprising a receiving chamber for receiving a mating connector therein, the receiving chamber forming a cantilevered mating board defining a plurality of engaging slots therein;a plurality of contacts received in corresponding ones of the engaging slots, each contact comprising a contacting end for electrically contacting a corresponding terminal of the mating connector, a securing section latched in the corresponding engaging slot, and a connecting end for electrically connecting with a circuit board; anda shielding system including a metallic inner shield received in the receiving chamber, the inner shield forming a latching arm inwardly extending toward the receiving chamber for latching to and electrically engaging with a shell of the mating connector, a latching tab integrally extending from the latching arm for increasing a retention force of the inner shield to engage with the shell of the mating connector;wherein the latching tab extends from the latching arm in a direction opposite to a direction in which the latching arm extends, thereby providing the inner shield with sufficient deformation resiliency for securely engaging with the shell of the mating connector.