Patent ID: 7108554

Claim:
An electrical connector adapted for engaging with a complementary connector, comprising: an insulative housing comprising a base portion and a mating portion extending from the base portion along a mating direction, the mating portion comprising a plurality of receiving channels extending through the base portion, a guide post located beside the receiving channels and a mating surface opposing the complementary connector in the mating direction; a plurality of conductive contacts being located in receiving channels of the mating portion; a unitary shielding member comprising a frame completely covering the mating portion except the mating surface and a contacting portion extending from one lengthwise end of the frame and beyond the mating surface along said mating direction for essentially wrapping the guide post and electrically contacting with the complementary connector prior to the conductive contacts; and wherein the shielding member has plate covering the base portion, and the frame of the shielding member extends from the plate along the mating direction; wherein the shielding member has a locking portion extending rearwardly from each transverse edges of she plate along the mating direction. wherein the shielding member comprises a plurality of extension bars and extension pieces extending rearwardly from both longitudinal edges of the plate along the mating direction, and the housing comprises a plurality of slots and wedge-shaped tubers provided by the housing; and wherein the extension bars and the extension pieces are arranged alternatively and spaced a changeless interval with each other, the extension bars and the extension pieces are respectively cooperated with the slots and the wedge-shaped tubers.