Patent ID: 6210215
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly mounted on a panel of an instrument for coupling with a mating connector, comprising:a connector unit adapted for contact with the mating connector, said connector unit receiving a plurality of contacts therein;a bunch of cables electrically connected with the contacts of the connector unit; andan outer insulative housing enclosing the connector unit and defining at least a passageway along a front-to-rear direction adjacent to the connector unit, to partially receive a screw with opposite heads one of which is exposed out of the outer housing for being driven, and the other one is restricted, by a stop portion formed with the passageway, from removal of the entire screw out of the outer housing whereinthe exposed head of the specific screw outside the outer housing hooks within a cutout defined on the panel thereby easily and speedily screwing the electrical connector assembly to the panel by driving the screw in;wherein the outer housing is defined by upper and lower covers which are symmetrical;wherein the connector unit further includes an inner housing and an inner conductive shielding shell around the inner housing;wherein the inner shell of the connector unit has at least a grounding tab extending outside the outer housing to electrically contact the panel;wherein the outer housing further encloses a circuit board electrically interconnecting between the connector unit and the cables;wherein a fixture portion with an inner thread is fixedly located within a recess defined in the passageway of the outer housing and cooperates with an outer thread formed on the screw for the adjustable movement of the screw.