Grounding Terminal Structure for Easier Shielded Connector Assembly

The patent combines multiple grounding terminals into a single integrated grounding terminal structure that spans across the insulating housing. This single grounding terminal incorporates multiple contact points and integrates the functions of what would otherwise require multiple separate terminals and shielding sheets, thereby maintaining the shielding effect while significantly simplifying the installation process

The grounding terminal is designed with multi-functional capabilities: it provides grounding contact through its body, establishes electrical connection via the grounding pin, and maintains structural stability through the clamping structure. This universal design allows a single component to perform multiple functions that would traditionally require separate components, reducing installation complexity while preserving shielding effectiveness

The patent extracts the complex overlapping shielding sheet structure and replaces it with a simplified grounding terminal design. The grounding terminal directly contacts the insulating housing and establishes grounding connections without requiring multiple layers of shielding sheets to be precisely overlapped and positioned, thereby eliminating the high precision overlap requirement while maintaining shielding effectiveness

Instead of using multiple shielding sheets that require precise overlap from the outside in, the invention inverts the approach by using a single grounding terminal that establishes grounding from the inside out. The grounding terminal's clamping structure secures it firmly to the insulating housing, ensuring stable electrical contact without requiring external shielding sheets to be precisely aligned