US5453019A
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Internal/external antenna switch connector
Assignee: Whitaker LLC
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Filing: 1992-12-07
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Granted: 1995-09-26
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Expires: 2012-12-07
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to the field of communication equipment, such as cellular phones, but more particularly to a switch connector to allow for switching from one antenna, i.e. internal, to another, i.e. external. The switch connector comprises first and second intermatable, generally circular connector members, where the first connector member comprises a metallic shell having a dielectric insert therein, where the insert includes a central through cavity, and a pair of formed, electrical, spring contact arms arranged to electrically interconnect in a resiled condition. The second connector member comprises a metallic shell having a dielectric insert therein, where the insert includes a central through hole for receiving a single formed contact arm having a mating end supported by the insert. As the connector members are brought into mating engagement, with the respective shells in electrical contact, the end of the contact arm of the second connector member effects a disconnection of the contact arms of the first connector while electrically connecting with one of the contact arms.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Garver
- 👤 John T. Heck
- 👤 Harold W. Kerlin
- 👤 Donald L. Metzger
- 👤 Wilmer L. Sheesley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; H01R13/703; H01R13/7031; H01R13/7033; H01R2103/00; H01R2201/00; H01R2201/02; H01R2201/16; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/42; H01R24/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
An interconnection switch connector for use with apparatus for transmitting and receiving telephonic signals and containing circuitry to provide for continued electrical continuity during switching between an internal antenna and an external antenna, comprising first and second intermatable connector members, (a) said first connector member comprises a metallic shell having a dielectric insert therein, where said insert includes a central through cavity, a pair of formed, electrical, spring contact arms arranged to electrically interconnect in a resiled condition, and (b) said second connector member comprises a metallic shell having a dielectric insert therein, where said insert includes an axially extending contact support, and a central through hole for receiving a single formed contact arm having a mating end supported and stabilized against deflection by said axially extending contact support, whereby as said connector members are brought into mating engagement, with the respective shells in electrical contact, an end of said axially extending contact support engages a contact arm of said first connector member where the supported contact arm of the second connector member effects a disconnection of the contact arms of the first connector while electrically connecting with one of said contact arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
An interconnection switch connector for use with apparatus for transmitting and receiving telephonic signals and containing circuitry to provide for continued electrical continuity during switching between an internal antenna and an external antenna, comprising first and second intermatable connector members, (a) said first connector member comprises a metallic shell having a dielectric insert therein, where said insert includes a central through cavity, a pair of formed, electrical, spring contact arms arranged to electrically interconnect in a resiled condition, and (b) said second connector member comprises a metallic shell having a dielectric insert therein, where said insert includes an axially extending contact support, and a central through hole for receiving a single formed contact arm having a mating end supported and stabilized against deflection by said axially extending contact support, whereby as said connector members are brought into mating engagement, with the respective shells in electrical contact, an end of said axially extending contact support engages a contact arm of said first connector member where the supported contact arm of the second connector member effects a disconnection of the contact arms of the first connector while electrically connecting with one of said contact arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The interconnection switch connector according to claim 1, wherein said first connector member includes a grounding tab extending from the metallic shell for electrically connecting to a planar conductive panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The interconnection switch connector according to claim 2, wherein one end of each said contact arm is aligned within a plane with said grounding tab to allow for the connection thereof to a common planar conductive panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The interconnection switch connector according to claim 1, wherein the mating end of each said metallic shell is configured to permit the matability of one shell to the other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The interconnection switch connector according to claim 1 wherein one of the spring contact arms is fixedly mounted within the dielectric insert, while the second spring contact arm is free to flex into and out of position therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The interconnection switch connector according to claim 5, wherein the end of the contact arm of the second connector member is axially spaced from the mating face of the insert support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The interconnection switch connector according to claim 1, wherein each said connector member is housed within a respective connector housing, and that cooperative means are provided between said connector housings for mating same.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The interconnection switch connector according to claim 7, wherein each said connector member includes aligning and polarizing means for securing same within its respective connector housing.
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