Patent ID: 7422480
Filing Date: 2008-09-09
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A shielded electric connector comprising: an inner terminal having a forward contact portion and a rearward attachment portion that includes core crimp wings, an insulator having a forward housing and a rearward anvil that projects from a rearward end of the housing in a fixed manner, the forward contact portion of the inner terminal being disposed in the forward housing of the insulator with the rearward attachment portion of the inner terminal being supported on the rearward anvil of the insulator, and an outer shielding terminal having a forward housing, an intermediate bay, and a rearward attachment portion, the forward housing of the insulator being disposed in the forward housing of the outer shielding terminal with the rearward attachment portion of the inner terminal and the rearward anvil of the insulator being disposed in the intermediate bay of the outer shielding terminal the intermediate bay of the outer shielding terminal having an opening for receiving a crimp tool, and means for closing the opening of the intermediate bay of the outer shielding terminal wherein the crimp tool is attached to the rearward end of the forward housing of the insulator by a hinge.