Patent ID: 6808428
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector adapted for contacting with a complementary connector, comprising:an insulative housing; a plurality of terminals in the insulative housing; and an island-like and unsymmetrical shield enclosing the insulative housing and comprising a keying means projecting outwardly from an outer surface thereof and adapted for being straightly snugly received in a corresponding keyway of the complementary connectors; wherein the keying means comprises a spherical calotte projecting outwardly from the shield; wherein the shield comprises a protrusion extending outwardly therefrom and adapted for engaging with the complementary connector; wherein the insulative housing comprises a tongue plate extending therefrom adapted for engaging with the complementary connector; wherein the insulative housing comprises a bulge extending outwardly therefrom and the shield comprises an opening for engageably receiving the bulge.