Self-terminating coaxial connector
US5921793A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/944
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A coaxial connector 2 is provided having a central insulator 6 which surrounds the signal contact, an impedance element 18 such as a resistor disposed around the outside of the central insulator 6 which is in contact with the outer conductive housing 4 on one end and a spring 10 on the other end. The spring 10 extends around and along the outside of the central insulator 6 and is in contact with a switch contact 14 which is also disposed around the central insulator. The switch contact 18 is biased towards, and is normally in contact with the center conductor 12. The switch is actuated by an actuator 16 which is placed around the center conductor 12 and is movable in cooperation with the mating connector 90 to open or separate the switch contact 14 from the center conductor 12.
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