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Coaxial cable connector having electrical continuity member

US8573996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2012
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2103/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A coaxial connector comprising a connector body; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the connector body, the nut having a first forward end configured for threadably attaching to an interface port and a second rearward end; and a continuity member, electrically contacting the nut; wherein the connector is configured to maintain return loss below −40 dBvM when the connector is installed on the interface port, so as to be only engaged with one thread of the interface port is provided.

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