Patent ID: 6033260
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector assembly, comprising:a first connector, comprising:a first housing including a first terminal to which a first shielded electric wire is electrically connected, anda metal shell including a hollow portion secured to the first housing, the hollow portion having an annular groove portion formed in an inside surface thereof, the metal shell being connected to the first shielded electric wire; anda second connector comprising:a second housing including a second terminal to which a second shielded electric wire is electrically connected,a second shielding member connected to the second shielded electric wire, the second shielding member including a plurality of resilient pieces which have at least one engagement protrusion, anda slide member provided on an outer circumference of the second shielding member and slidable with respect to said second housing, the slide member including a notch portion formed so that the at least one engagement protrusion of the second shielding member is projectable therethrough, and a pressing wall which presses the resilient pieces toward the longitudinal axis of said second shielding member,wherein when the first connector and the second connector are fitted to each other, the at least one engagement protrusion is engaged with the groove portion.