Hybrid feed-through connector for coaxial cables
US10637186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector for mechanically and electrically coupler a coaxial cable to a port which minimizes the component parts to enhance reliability and reduce cost without sacrificing performance. The connector includes a sleeve operative to engage the outer conductor of the coaxial cable while a coupler is configured to effect relative displacement of the coaxial cable and interface port. The sleeve and coupler each include aligned bores for receiving the coaxial cable which presents a center conductor pin and a collapsible outer conductor toward the interface port. As the coaxial cable is axially displaced toward the port, the center conductor pin engages a socket of the port while an annular compression surface of the port simultaneously engages an annular outer conductor edge of the port, collapsing the outer conductor against the port to enhance electrical conductivity and RF performance.
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