Patent ID: 9153920
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An axisymmetric dual orientation plug connector comprising: a contact assembly comprising a first plurality of leads insert molded within a first contact carrier, a second plurality of leads insert molded within a second contact carrier and an intermediate conductive plate sandwiched between the first and second contact carriers, the contact assembly having an end surface, opposing first and second surfaces and third and fourth opposing side surfaces extending between the first and second surfaces; a substantially u-shaped metallic band disposed around a periphery of the contact assembly such that the metallic band surrounds the end surface and the third and fourth opposing side surfaces of the contact assembly; and dielectric encapsulant formed within the metallic band over the first and second surfaces of the contact assembly such that a contact portion of each lead of the first plurality of leads is exposed on a first exterior surface of the plug connector and a contact portion of each lead of the second plurality of leads is exposed on a second exterior surface of the plug connector; wherein the first and second exterior surfaces of the plug connector are substantially identical, parallel and opposite each other.