Patent ID: 6283792
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly, for use in situations requiring electrical connection via a plurality of electrical contacts, comprising:an extruded metal housing having a plurality of rectangular cross-section channels formed therein during extrusion and having an insulating coating formed on the inside thereof;the electrical contacts being positionable within respective said channels so as to be completely shielded on four sides;mating guides positioned at one end of said extruded metal housing for guiding said electrical contacts into said channels;at least one intermediate printed circuit board having receiving slots positioned therein for receiving each of said electrial contacts on one end and means for connecting an electrical cable on the other end;said at least one intermediate printed circuit board further having grounding points attached thereto for providing a ground for said extruded metal housing; andmeans for supporting and positioning said electrical contacts.