Torque limiting clamp for helical outer conductor cables
US12074404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/564
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An RF connector that has a main body, a clamp, and a cap. The connector has an internal torque limiting mechanism that enables the connector to be installed in the field such that the connector is correctly positioned at the axial stop point of the RF cable during insertion. This is enabled by an internal preloaded cap/seal interface that requires a predetermined breakaway torque to cause the cap to rotate relative to the clamp. The breakaway torque is less than a torque that would be required to over-install the connector.
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