Self-aligning RF push-on connector
US4957456A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A self-aligning push-on coaxial RF connector assembly is disclosed. The male structure of the assembly includes a cross-slotted center conductor with a dielectric sleeve. The female structure of the assembly includes a feed-through device having a center conductor pin, a primary counterbored hole to the base of the feed-through, and a larger secondary pilot counterbored hole with a lead-in angle of about 15 degrees to the primary hole. The larger pilot hole allows for a substantial radial misalignment of the male and female structures. The center conductor pin is captured by the cross-slotted center conductor upon engagement. The dimensions of the assembly components are selected to provide a constant characteristic impedance throughout the connector assembly.
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