Patent ID: 6129565
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A grounding device for use in a cable connector, comprising:a grounding plate arranged in a symmetrical dual-layer configuration with bight connection between two layers thereof around a front end of the grounding plate, wherein said dual-layer configuration is symmetrical with regard to the bight connection, each layer including:a clamping portion being formed at a rear end thereof, the clamping portion defining a pair of clamping sections each adapted for retaining an exposed metallic shield of a cable,a locking portion being located in a middle of the grounding plate, anda mating portion being defined at the front end thereof opposite the clamping portion, the mating portion having a bulge protruded from a surface of said layer for indicating a positive engagement between the cable connector and a mating connector; anda terminal module being slid onto and retained to the locking portion of the grounding plate, the terminal module clamping the grounding plate to a dielectric housing of the cable connector.