Patent ID: 8029319
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A shielded connector structure, comprising: a first connector and a second connector, each including: a metal terminal element; an insulating connector housing comprising an outer housing and a terminal container arranged within the outer housing for accommodating the metal terminal elements, the terminal container comprising a main body and an interior; and a conductive shield shell located at least between the terminal container and the outer housing, which covers the terminal container of the connector housing; a conductive connector mounting portion which contacts the shield shell of at least one of the first and second connectors to ground the shield shell; a connecting portion which is provided on each of the shield shells of the first and second connectors, and is coupled to the connector mounting portion when the first and second connectors are engaged to shield-connect the shield shells each other; and a contact piece connecting the shield shells of the first and second connectors to each other when the first and second connectors are engaged.