US3744011A
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Coaxial cable connector
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1971-10-28
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A coaxial cable connector for securing the inner and outer conductors of the cable to the connector. A radially deformable inner conductor seizing member is formed on an insulating member which can be locked to the inner conductor of the cable by application of an axial force to the seizing member. The seizing member may contain a metallic bushing positioned within the insulating member and threaded so as to secure the bushing to the inner conductor. Further, a grounding spring member for preventing radio frequency leakage from the connector member can be mounted in the connector housing. The grounding spring member may contain a plurality of spring fingers biased inwardly toward the outer conductor.
Inventors
- 👤 J Blanchenot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A coaxial cable connector for securing the inner and outer conductors of a cable to the connector comprising: a connector housing carrying a central contact member receiving the forward end of said inner conductor and having a forwardlytapered inner surface behind said contact member; a radially deformable inner conductor seizing member formed of an insulating material and positioned entirely behind said contact member and adjacent to said surface; means for applying an axial force to said inner conductor seizing member causing said seizing member to contract and become locked to said inner conductor behind said contact member; and an outer conductor seizing means engageable with said outer conductor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A coaxial cable connector for securing the inner and outer conductors of a cable to the connector comprising: a connector housing carrying a central contact member receiving the forward end of said inner conductor and having a forwardlytapered inner surface behind said contact member; a radially deformable inner conductor seizing member formed of an insulating material and positioned entirely behind said contact member and adjacent to said surface; means for applying an axial force to said inner conductor seizing member causing said seizing member to contract and become locked to said inner conductor behind said contact member; and an outer conductor seizing means engageable with said outer conductor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A coaxial connector in accordance with claim 1 wherein said inner conductor seizing member is longitudinally split along the connector axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A coaxial connector in accordance with claim 1 wherein said outer conductor seizing means comprises a second radially deformable member, and said means for applying an axial force also causes said second member to contract radially and become locked to said outer conductor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
117 words
A coaxial connector for securing the inner and outer conductors of a cable to a connector comprising: a deformable inner conductor seizing member and a separate deformable outer conductor seizing member mounted in a connector housing in axially spaced relation; means for applying an axial force to both of said seizing members and cause said seizing members to deform and secure said inner conductor seizing member and said outer conductor seizing members to said inner conductor and said outer conductor, respectively; and grounding spring means for preventing radio frequency leakage from said connector member mounted in said connector housing, said grounding spring means being biased radially inwardly to electrically connect said outer conductor to said connector housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
A coaxial connector for securing the inner and outer conductors of a cable to a connector comprising: a deformable inner conductor seizing member and a separate deformable outer conductor seizing member mounted in a connector housing in axially spaced relation; means for applying an axial force to both of said seizing members and cause said seizing members to deform and secure said inner conductor seizing member and said outer conductor seizing members to said inner conductor and said outer conductor, respectively; and grounding spring means for preventing radio frequency leakage from said connector member mounted in said connector housing, said grounding spring means being biased radially inwardly to electrically connect said outer conductor to said connector housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
An electrical connector member in accordance with claim 4 wherein said grounding spring means includes a plurality of spring fingers and means for biasing said spring fingers inwardly toward said outer conductor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
A coaxial cable connector for securing the inner and outer conductors of the cable to the connector comprising: a connector housing carrying a central contact member receiving the forward end of said inner conductor and having a forwardly-tapered inner surface behind said contact member; a radially deformable inner conductor seizing member formed of an insulating materIal and positioned entirely behind said contact member and adjacent to said surface, said seizing member including a metallic bushing therein, said bushing inner surface being threaded for securing said bushing to said inner conductor; and means for applying an axial force to said seizing member causing said seizing member to contract and become locked to said inner conductor behind said contact member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
118 words
A coaxial cable connector for securing the inner and outer conductors of the cable to the connector comprising: a connector housing carrying a central contact member receiving the forward end of said inner conductor and having a forwardly-tapered inner surface behind said contact member; a radially deformable inner conductor seizing member formed of an insulating materIal and positioned entirely behind said contact member and adjacent to said surface, said seizing member including a metallic bushing therein, said bushing inner surface being threaded for securing said bushing to said inner conductor; and means for applying an axial force to said seizing member causing said seizing member to contract and become locked to said inner conductor behind said contact member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |