US5295864A
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Sealed coaxial connector
Assignee: Whitaker LLC
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Filing: 1993-04-06
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Granted: 1994-03-22
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Expires: 2013-04-06
Abstract
Abstract The invention hereof relates to an improved Type "F" connector, where the contact and ground interfaces are sealed from the outside environment. The connector comprises a connector body, a dielectric insert to be received within the connector body, where the insert includes a generally uniform central bore, a metal wedge member featuring at least one annular serration, about a conically configured end thereof, where the wedge member is received within the insert and the serration is spaced from the wall of the bore prior to assembly of the connector. During assembly of the coaxial cable, the metal braid and jacket are captured between the serrations and the wall of the insert bore. Finally, elastomeric sealing means are provided at each end of the connector to environmentally protect same.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman R. Birch
- 👤 Nathan J. Norris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:25
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5202; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0524; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A sealed connector for installation on a prepared end of a coaxial cable including a central conductor and a coaxial metal braid spaced therefrom, the connector comprising a connector body, a dielectric insert within said connector body, where said insert includes a generally uniform central bore, a metal wedge member featuring at least one annular serration, where said wedge member is within said insert and said serration is spaced from the wall of said bore, and that said braid is to be captured between said serrations and said wall of the insert bore, and elastomeric sealing means provided at each end of the insert for contact with said connector body, whereby to environmentally seal the connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A sealed connector for installation on a prepared end of a coaxial cable including a central conductor and a coaxial metal braid spaced therefrom, the connector comprising a connector body, a dielectric insert within said connector body, where said insert includes a generally uniform central bore, a metal wedge member featuring at least one annular serration, where said wedge member is within said insert and said serration is spaced from the wall of said bore, and that said braid is to be captured between said serrations and said wall of the insert bore, and elastomeric sealing means provided at each end of the insert for contact with said connector body, whereby to environmentally seal the connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The sealed connector according to claim 1, wherein said wedge member includes an axial bore for receiving said central conductor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The sealed connector according to claim 1, where one said elastomeric sealing means comprises an O-ring having a U-shaped cross section, and that said means is adapted to engage an end face of said insert.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The sealed connector according to claim 1, wherein said connector body includes a loading end having a deformable flange thereabout, whereby when said connector body receives said insert, said flange is deformed into holding engagement with said insert.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The sealed connector according to claim 4, wherein said insert is provided with a plurality of axially arranged ribs to be deformed when the insert is press fit into said connector body.
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