Electrical connector shield having an internal cable clamp

Claim 1

An electrical connector shield adapted to contain an electrical connector having a plurality of electrical leads attached to the back thereof, which comprises: a. an insulating housing consisting of two hinged halves, having, a front portion adapted to receive an electrical connector having a plurality of electrical leads attached to the back thereof; a rear portion having a channel thru which said electrical leads may pass, said channel defined by a generally straight wall on one side and on the opposite side a wall consisting of a straight section and a curved section, the curved section being positioned adjacent an outside wall of the housing, and a slot in said rear portion and opening into said channel from the generally straight wall; b. a movable clamp deflector slidably mounted in said slot, said deflector having a beveled side which when facing inwardly toward the front portions force electrical leads which may pass thru the channel to leave the shield in a direction generally parallel to the curved section and when the beveled side faces outwardly, electrical leads which may pass thru the channel would be forced to leave the shield in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shield; and c. means for advancing or withdrawing said clamp deflector into or out of said channel.