Patent ID: 6494746
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A plug connector on a cable having a ground conductor and at least one signal conductor, for mating with a jack, comprising:a handle within which the cable is received; a tubular member extending from the handle to a distal end, said tubular member including, an electrically conductive, external ground contact area adjacent the handle and electrically connected to the ground conductor within the handle, an insulative core extending within the ground contact area toward the distal end of the tubular member, said distal end having an electrically conductive external tip, electrically connected to a said signal conductor by a wire extending within the core, and means for insulating the external ground contact area from the tip; wherein the tip has a recess formed thereon for retentive engagement with a signal contact on said jack and a spring is supported externally in and electrically connected with the ground contact area, said spring including a plurality of axially extending, external spring elements for retentive engagement with a ground contact on said jack.