Securing plate for large cable-to-card connectors

摘要

The present invention relates to a connecting device (a securing plate) for improving the electro magnetic compatibility and mechanical rigidity of a connector assembly comprising : a host machine chassis comprising at least one slot and at least one slot opening; an adapter card mounted in a slot and is assembled with: an adapter card connector directed to the slot opening; and adapter card brackets for obturating the slot opening and ensuring an electro magnetic continuity with the host machine chassis; a cable connector to be inserted through the slot opening in said card adapter connector; The connecting device is pressed, when the connectors are inserted, by the front portion of the cable connector against the host machine chassis which in its turn is pressed flat against the adapter card brackets. In a preferred embodiment the connecting device is attached on the front portion of a standard cable connector with removable fastening means, in particular with a locking spring. In another embodiment, the connecting device is an integral part of the cable connector.