Patent ID: 6160216
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: H01B

Abstract:
A shield splitter assembly for splitting and shielding a wiring bundle from an electromagnetic field, said shield splitter assembly comprising:a first hollow shield splitter defining an internal volume for receiving a first portion of the wiring bundle, said first splitter having open ends and a first and a second ridge disposed along an exterior surface of said first splitter generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said first splitter;a second hollow shield splitter defining an internal volume for receiving a second portion of the wiring bundle, said second splitter having open ends and a first and a second ridge disposed along an exterior surface of said second splitter generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said second splitter;a plurality of braided shields individually surrounding said first splitter said second splitter, and the wiring bundle, said plurality of braided shields minimizing penetration of electromagnetic fields into the wiring bundle; andat least one retaining band securing said first splitter, said second splitter, and said plurality of braided shields together, said at least one retaining band being positioned between said first and second ridges of said first and second splitters.