Patent ID: 7972172
Filing Date: 2011-07-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A cable end connector assembly comprising: a cable comprising a plurality of conductors, a shield and a jacket, said cable having an end exposing said plurality of conductors and said shield; and a connector comprising a connector body for mating with a complementary mating connector, a cover means designed for electrical communication and securing said connector body, and connecting means fixed to the cover means; wherein said connecting means comprises an outer ferrule having a first part crimped onto said jacket thereby fastening said connecting means to said cable and a second part crimped onto said shield for electrical communication, and an inner ferrule fastened substantially under said shield to said outer ferrule in the area of the second part for making an axial locking between said outer ferrule and said inner ferrule; wherein the inner ferrule further comprises a plurality of resilient tab flexibly abutting said cover means thereby making electrical connection to said cover means.