US4636015A
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RF connector
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1985-08-30
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Granted: 1987-01-13
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Expires: 2005-08-30
Abstract
Abstract This RF connector includes a strip line for providing a proper impedance match to coaxial cable. At one end of the strip line, pins are attached to a center conductor and to the ground plane to mate with flush coaxial contacts. In a modified version, the ground connection is provided by a flexible member that is attached to the strip line and has a ground contact projecting therefrom. The flexible member provides biasing force on the ground contact. A resilient pad engages the strip line to urge the contacts into engagement.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander P. Ford, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/592; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A connector for mating with flush coaxial contacts comprising, a connector housing, a strip line including opposed ground planes and a conductor running between the ground planes and insulated therefrom, the strip line being of longitudinal configuration with opposed ends and mounted to the housing substantially at one of said ends, contact means carried by said strip line located adjacent to the other end of said strip line and including a center contact electrically connected to the conductor and extending therefrom and a ground plane contact electrically connected to the ground planes and extending therefrom for engaging said flush coaxial contact, and biasing means operatively engaging the strip line for biasing said center contact and said ground plane contact into contact with said flush coaxial contacts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A connector for mating with flush coaxial contacts comprising, a connector housing, a strip line including opposed ground planes and a conductor running between the ground planes and insulated therefrom, the strip line being of longitudinal configuration with opposed ends and mounted to the housing substantially at one of said ends, contact means carried by said strip line located adjacent to the other end of said strip line and including a center contact electrically connected to the conductor and extending therefrom and a ground plane contact electrically connected to the ground planes and extending therefrom for engaging said flush coaxial contact, and biasing means operatively engaging the strip line for biasing said center contact and said ground plane contact into contact with said flush coaxial contacts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The connector of claim 1, wherein the biasing means comprises a resilient pad operatively engagable with the strip line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The connector of claim 2, wherein the resilient pad operatively engages the strip line between the ground and center contacts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The connector of claim 3, wherein a cylindrical member is positioned on the opposite side of the strip line from the center contact and the ground contact and the resilient pad engages the cylindrical merber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
191 words
A connector for mating with flush coaxial contacts comprising, a connector housing, a strip line including opposed ground planes and a conductor running between the ground planes and insulated therefrom, the strip line being of longitudinal configuration with opposed ends and mounted to the housing substantially at one of said ends, contact neans located adjacent to the other end of said strip line and including a center contact electrically connected to the conductor and extending therefrom and a ground plane contact electrically connected to the ground planes and extending therefrom for engaging said flush coaxial contacts, biasing means operatively engaging the strip line for biasing the center and ground plane contacts into contact with the coaxial contacts the biasing means comprising a resilient pad operatively engaging the strip line between the ground and center contacts, a cylindrical member being positioned on the opposite side of the strip line from the center and ground contacts and the resilient pad engaging the cylindrical member, and the cylindrical member being located substantially half way between the center and ground contacts and having an axis which is oriented transversely of a line between said contacts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
191 words
A connector for mating with flush coaxial contacts comprising, a connector housing, a strip line including opposed ground planes and a conductor running between the ground planes and insulated therefrom, the strip line being of longitudinal configuration with opposed ends and mounted to the housing substantially at one of said ends, contact neans located adjacent to the other end of said strip line and including a center contact electrically connected to the conductor and extending therefrom and a ground plane contact electrically connected to the ground planes and extending therefrom for engaging said flush coaxial contacts, biasing means operatively engaging the strip line for biasing the center and ground plane contacts into contact with the coaxial contacts the biasing means comprising a resilient pad operatively engaging the strip line between the ground and center contacts, a cylindrical member being positioned on the opposite side of the strip line from the center and ground contacts and the resilient pad engaging the cylindrical member, and the cylindrical member being located substantially half way between the center and ground contacts and having an axis which is oriented transversely of a line between said contacts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
162 words
A connector for mating with flush coaxial contacts comprising, a connector housing, strip line including opposed ground planes and a conductor running between the ground planes and insulated therefrom, the strip line being of longitudinal configuration with opposed ends and mounted to the housing substantially at one of said ends, contact means located adjacent to the other end of said strip line and including a center contact electrically connected to the conductor and extending therefrom and a ground plane contact electrically connected to the ground planes and extending therefrom for engaging said flush coaxial contacts, the ground plane contact including a flexible conductive member attached to the strip line and a ground contact surface projecting therefrom, and the ground contact projecting beyond the center contact for providing first contact with the coaxial contacts, and the flexible conductive member bending to position the ground contact and center contact into substantially the same plane for providing electrical connection to both of the coaxial contacts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
162 words
A connector for mating with flush coaxial contacts comprising, a connector housing, strip line including opposed ground planes and a conductor running between the ground planes and insulated therefrom, the strip line being of longitudinal configuration with opposed ends and mounted to the housing substantially at one of said ends, contact means located adjacent to the other end of said strip line and including a center contact electrically connected to the conductor and extending therefrom and a ground plane contact electrically connected to the ground planes and extending therefrom for engaging said flush coaxial contacts, the ground plane contact including a flexible conductive member attached to the strip line and a ground contact surface projecting therefrom, and the ground contact projecting beyond the center contact for providing first contact with the coaxial contacts, and the flexible conductive member bending to position the ground contact and center contact into substantially the same plane for providing electrical connection to both of the coaxial contacts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The connector of claim 6, wherein the ground contact defines an arcuate surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The connector of claim 6, wherein the flexible conductive member is riveted to the strip line.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The connector of claim 6, wherein a resilient pad engages the strip line adjacent to the flexible conductive 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) | 1990-01-12 | 1990-07-14 | 1991-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-12 | 1994-07-14 | 1995-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-12 | 1998-07-14 | 1999-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |