Patent ID: 6475035
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
Multipole plug-and-socket connector, in which at least a first metal part-cylindrical shell is provided at a plug and a second metal part-cylindrical shell is provided at an associated socket, each of said first and second metal part-cylindrical shells respectively having first and second longitudinal edges that are adjoining one another in a circumferential direction in a correctly assembled state in which the plug is engaged with the socket, wherein a contact spring element is formed at least at said first longitudinal edge of said first part-cylindrical shell, which contact spring element establishes contact with said first longitudinal edge of the second part-cylindrical shell, wherein at least one longitudinal slot in the first part-cylindrical shell forms the contact spring element and wherein said at least one longitudinal slot is filled or covered by a flexible element of a conductive material.