Patent ID: 6758690
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrostatic discharge protection shield apparatus for an electrical connector for a corresponding electronic apparatus, the electronic discharge protection shield apparatus comprising:a non-electrically conductive base for supporting the electrical connector, wherein the electrical connector has an axis; an electrically conductive shield member, movably mounted on the base, wherein the electrically conductive shield member is configured to move parallel to the axis of the electrical connector; the electrically conductive shield member being movable between a first position relative to the electrical connector, in which the electrically conductive shield member substantially protects the electrical connector from undesired contact, and a second position relative to the electrical connector, in which the electrically conductive shield member exposes the electrical connector for normal operation in contact with the corresponding electronic apparatus; and a biasing mechanism for prompting the electrically conductive shield member into its first position, the biasing mechanism being configured to resistively yield and permit movement of the electrically conductive shield member toward its second position, upon exertion of force on the electrically conductive shield member in excess of a predetermined amount.