Grounded multi-pin connector for shielded flat cable

摘要

Disclosed is a multi-pin connector for grounding a shielded flat cable enclosed in an insulator. A first conducting element is positioned between and in contact with the receptacle portion of the connector and a grounded portion of the panel through which the connector passes via an aperture thereon. The first conducting element includes a first flat extension which projects away from the panel on a first side thereof and which is folded around a first segment of the flat cable so as to be in contact with and ground the electrical shield of the first cable segment. A second flat extension of the first conducting element projects through the aperture and grounds a second conducting element which is coupled to the plug portion of the connector by means of a cable positioning slot therein through which a second segment of the cable and the second conducting element pass. The second conducting element includes a first flat extension which is folded around the flat cable in contact with the cable shield which is effectively grounded when the connection is made. The second conducting element also includes a distally positioned second flat extension which includes a plurality of short, sharp projections, or teeth, thereon for securely engaging the insulator when the second flat extension is folded around the second cable segment thus enhancing cable connection wear and stress resistance.