Safety guard for an RF connector
US6273736A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49179
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a safety guard for a type-N coaxial connector that prevents casual human contact with a conductive center pin of the coaxial cable. The safety guard is preferably made of a dielectric material and is generally tubular in shape. The safety guard is adapted to be installed on existing connectors in the field, or to be part of a connector assembly that is to be installed on a coaxial cable. Among the advantages of the present invention are substantial reduction in complexity over prior art interlock connector designs. The safety guard of the present invention is provided for a male connector only, thereby alleviating the need for modification of the mating female connector.
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