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Method of reshaping tubular conductor sheath
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-23
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1995-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A clamping device for securing HF fittings to coaxial cables or hollow conductors by means of a clamping sleeve surrounding the cable outer sheath or the hollow conductor sheath. The sheath is radially inwardly deformed by the clamping sleeve in such a manner that a transformation is effected which guarantees a reflection-free transition to the adjoining fitting. In the end portion of the cable or hollow conductor the outer sheath is engaged radially so that it is compressed, giving a reliable hold. The cable sheath is thus deformed in a definite manner so that at the point of entry into the fitting it has a predetermined size, said deformation gradually or abruptly decreasing towards the cable in a transformation portion. This deformation can be effected by suitable means, for example axial tensioning or by a two-part clamping sleeve with tangential tensioning.
Inventors
- 👤 Georg Spinner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:43
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/085; H01; H01P; H01P1/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49016; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49123; Y10T29/49204; Y10T29/49208; Y10T29/49218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of reshaping a tubular conductor sheath or the like, comprising: providing a conductor sheath or the like having a first, normal, external diameter; providing a clamping sleeve having an opening with an inside diameter that is smaller than the sheath normal diameter; moving an end of the sheath or the like into and through the sleeve opening and by such movement radially deforming the sheath or the like inwardly to effect a transformation which permits a reflection free transition to an adjoining fitting or the like.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of reshaping a tubular conductor sheath or the like, comprising: providing a conductor sheath or the like having a first, normal, external diameter; providing a clamping sleeve having an opening with an inside diameter that is smaller than the sheath normal diameter; moving an end of the sheath or the like into and through the sleeve opening and by such movement radially deforming the sheath or the like inwardly to effect a transformation which permits a reflection free transition to an adjoining fitting or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising passing the end of the sheath or the like completely through the sleeve opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 2, wherein the sleeve opening has an axial length of λ/4 of the mean operating wavelength of the signal carried on the conductor sheath or the like.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 2, wherein the sleeve opening is surrounded by and defined by a corrugated thread; said passing of the sheath or the like, through the sleeve opening comprising screwing it in over the corrugations in the sleeve opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 4, wherein the clamping sleeve inside tapers conically to the smaller diameter and the sheath end is passed into the sleeve through its wider end toward its narrower end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 2, further comprising moving the end of the sheath or the like through and beyond the sleeve and folding open the end of the sheath against the sleeve to define a flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 2, wherein the clamping sleeve inside tapers conically to the smaller diameter and the sheath end is passed into the sleeve through its wider end toward its narrower end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 7, wherein the length of the sleeve is selected with reference to the operating frequency of the sheath, or the like, to obtain reflection-free tapering.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the clamping sleeve inside tapers conically to the smaller diameter and the sheath end is passed into the sleeve through its wider end toward its narrower end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 9, wherein the sleeve opening is threaded near its narrower end and is smooth on its conical portion and the sheath or the like is corrugated; passing the sheath, or the like to the sleeve opening narrower end and over the corrugations at that end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 10, further comprising passing the end of the sheath or the like completely through the sleeve opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 11, further comprising moving the end of the sheath or the like through and beyond the sleeve and folding open the end of the sheath against the sleeve to define a flange.
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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) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |