Patent ID: 6328580
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connecting element for electrically connecting the exposed electrical shields (4) of at least two cables (6) with a plurality of female conductor fittings (8a, 8b) on a module (10), comprising:(a) a conductive connector (2) including:(1) a conductive connector body (14) having a generally U-shaped cross sectional configuration including a pair of parallel spaced wing portions (14a, 14b), and a transverse portion connected between said wing portions; and(2) a plurality of male projections (12a, 12b) extending from said connector body opposite the female fittings, respectively; and(b) a pair of resilient clamping means (18a, 18b) for normally respectively clamping a pair of shielded cables with said connector body so that the exposed shield of each cable is in electrical contact with said connector, whereby when said male projections are introduced into the female conductor fittings, the cable shield of each cable is connected with the module via the connecting element.