Patent ID: 6135787
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A shroud device for a pin array, the pin array comprising a plurality of conductors and a retainer, wherein the conductors extend through and are maintained in spaced relationship by the retainer, the shroud comprising:a plurality of interconnected side walls defining an aperture and an exterior surface in relation to each of the side walls, the exterior surface of one of the side walls including a raised portion defining a raised surface and extended side surfaces, the raised surface having a surface area larger than the combined surface areas of the extended side surfaces;a shoulder on one of the side walls, and within the aperture, to prevent the pin array from passing through the aperture; anda resilient finger, wherein the resilient finger and the shoulder engage the retainer of the pin array to retain the pin array within the aperture.