Coaxial cable connector with radio frequency interference and grounding shield
US8888526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R9/0524
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A radio frequency interference (RFI) and grounding shield for a coaxial cable connector is disclosed. The shield comprises a circular inner segment and at least one arcuately shaped pre-formed cantilevered annular beam attached to the circular inner segment by a joining segment. The at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam extends angularly from a plane of the circular inner segment. The at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam applies a spring-force to a surface of the surface of a component of the coaxial cable connector establishing an electrically conductive path between the components. The at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam comprises an outer surface with a knife-like edge that provides a wiping action of surface oxides on component surfaces of the coaxial cable connector and allows for unrestricted movement when the coaxial cable connector is attached to an equipment connection port of an appliance.
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