US5061823A
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Crush-resistant coaxial transmission line
Assignee: W.L. Gore and Associates Inc
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Filing: 1990-07-13
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Granted: 1991-10-29
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Expires: 2010-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A crush, kink, and torque resistant, flexible coaxial cable having a closely spaced, spiralled rigid metal wire layer between the outer conductor of the coaxial transmission line and the outer jacket of the cable. Small size light weight, good flexibility with minimum spring-back and excellent crush resistance are provided together with excellent kinking, and torque resistance. This eliminates the need for external ruggedization to protect the electrical properties of the cable.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E. Carroll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/17; H01B7/18; H01B7/22; H01B11/00; H01B11/18; H01B11/1869
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A crush-resistant coaxial cable comprising: (a) a coaxial transmission line, including in order an electrically conductive metal signal-transmitting center wire, at least one layer of electric insulating material, and at least one layer of material containing electrically conducting metal; (b) a layer of rigid metal wire spiralled around said transmission line at a minimum angle of 45° to the axis of the cable; and (c) at least one layer of mechanical braid surrounding said transmission line which lies under said rigid metal wire spiral.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A crush-resistant coaxial cable comprising: (a) a coaxial transmission line, including in order an electrically conductive metal signal-transmitting center wire, at least one layer of electric insulating material, and at least one layer of material containing electrically conducting metal; (b) a layer of rigid metal wire spiralled around said transmission line at a minimum angle of 45° to the axis of the cable; and (c) at least one layer of mechanical braid surrounding said transmission line which lies under said rigid metal wire spiral.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
A cable of claim 1 including a protective outer plastic jacket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cable of claim 1 wherein said center conductor of said transmission line is selected from the group consisting of silver-plated copper, silver-plated copper-clad steel, and copper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A cable of claim 1 wherein said electric insulating material is selected from the group consisting of solid or porous polytetrafluoroethylene, solid or porous polyethylene, and solid or porous fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cable of claim 1 wherein said material containing electrically conductive metal of said transmission line is selected from the group consisting of round wire braids, flat wire braids, helically-wrapped metal-coated polymer layers, helically-wrapped metal foil, and served metal wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cable of claim 1 wherein said mechanical braid is selected from the group consisting of silver-plated copper, silver-plated copper clad steel, stainless steel, and aromatic polyamide plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cable of claim 1 wherein a plastic layer lies between and separates said mechanical braid and said rigid spiralled wire.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cable of claim 7 wherein said plastic separator layer is selected from the group consisting of extruded polytetraluoroethylene, extruded fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer, extruded polyperfluoroalkoxy tetrafluoroethylene, extruded silicone, extruded polyethylene, helically-wrapped polyester tape, helically-wrapped polyimide tape, and helically wrapped polytetrafluoroethylene tape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cable of claim 2 wherein said protective plastic outer jacket is selected from the group consisting of extruded polytetrafluoroethylene, fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer, polyperfluoroalkoxy tetrafluoroethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polyurethane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A cable of claim 1 wherein said spiralled wire is selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, silver-plated copper-clad steel, and phosphor bronze.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
86 words
A crush-resistant coaxial cable comprising: (a) a coaxial transmission line, including in order an electrically conductive metal signal-transmitting center wire, at least one layer of electric insulating material, and at lest one layer of material containing electrically conducting metal; (b) a layer of rigid metal wire spiralled around said transmission line at a minimum angle of 45° to the axis of the cable; and (c) at least two layers of mechanical braid surrounding said transmission line which lie both under and over said rigid metal spiral.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
86 words
A crush-resistant coaxial cable comprising: (a) a coaxial transmission line, including in order an electrically conductive metal signal-transmitting center wire, at least one layer of electric insulating material, and at lest one layer of material containing electrically conducting metal; (b) a layer of rigid metal wire spiralled around said transmission line at a minimum angle of 45° to the axis of the cable; and (c) at least two layers of mechanical braid surrounding said transmission line which lie both under and over said rigid metal spiral.
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