Nova Patents
NO20026046L

High speed connector

Abstract

A connector includes a plurality of horizontally-spaced contacts arranged in a row with each contact having a forwardly-extending contact portion configured to engage a corresponding contact in a mating connector, an intermediate portion and a rearwardly-extending tail portion. An insulative housing encases the intermediate portions of the contacts. The housing has horizontally-spaced, vertical slots between the contact intermediate portions. A shield is provided for each contact. Each shield has a vertical flange portion for insertion into a vertical slot and an upper horizontal portion extending along and above the intermediate portion of the adjacent contact. The insulative housings with contacts and shields assembled therein are configured to be inserted into horizontally-extending slots in a connector housing.

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Term

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9 paragraphs, as filed

(22) Starting day (24) Running day (41) Aim. avail.

2002.12.16

2001.06.22

2003.02.11 (86) Entering date and application number (85) Continuation day (30) Priority

2001.06.22, PCT / USOl / 19848 2002.12.16

2000.06.29, US, 214917 (71) Seeking (72) Inventor (74) Proxy

3M Innovative Properties Co, PO Box 33427, Saint Paul, MN 55133-3427, US John Petrus Maria Kusters, Sellersburg, IN 47172, US Samuel C Ramey, Louisville, KY 40205, US Onsagers AS, 0130 Oslo (54) Designation High Speed ​​Connector ( 57) Summary

A connector (20) comprises a plurality of contacts (30) spaced in the horizontal direction arranged in a row with each contact (30) having a forwardly extending contact portion (32) designed to engage a corresponding contact in a counter-connector , an intermediate portion (34) and a rearwardly extending tail portion (36). An insulating housing (50) houses the intermediate portions (34) of the contacts (30). The housing (50) has vertical slots (52) which are spaced horizontally between the intermediate portions (34) of the contact. A shield (60) is provided for each contact (30). Each screen (60) has a vertical flange portion (62) for insertion into a vertical slot (52) and an upper horizontal portion (64) extending along and above the intermediate portion (34) of the adjacent contact (30). The insulating housing (50) with contacts (30) and shield (60) mounted therein are designed for insertion into horizontally extending slots (92) in a front cover (90).

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