US5722837A
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Coaxial cable connector
Assignee: Emuden Musen Kogyo KK
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Filing: 1995-11-17
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Granted: 1998-03-03
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Expires: 2015-11-17
Abstract
Abstract An insulating base includes integrally formed raised supporting portions, bridging portions, and a contact holding portion formed between the bridging portions. One end of the contact holding portion projects through a mounting hole of the insulating base to connect with a conductive cover, while another end of the contact holding portion connects with a contact terminal. The contact holding portion and the conductive cover together receive a coaxial cable plug. A fitting portion of the cover fits between an inner surface of the mounting hole and an outer surface of the contact holding portion. A mounting collar on the cover contacts the insulating base at an edge of the mounting hole. A stopper groove on the fitting portion of the cover is located on the other side of the insulating base from the mounting collar. A catching portion of a ground contact terminal, shaped as a two-pronged fork, engages the stopper groove to securely attach the cover to the insulating base while simultaneously connecting the ground contact terminal to the conductive cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshio Kurahashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/52; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A coaxial cable connector, comprising: an insulating base; a conductive cover fitting into said insulating base through a mounting hole in said insulating base; said conductive cover being effective for receiving a ground terminal portion of a coaxial cable; a stopper groove in said conductive cover; said stopper groove being effective for receiving a catching portion of a ground contact terminal; a contact holding portion connected to said insulating base; said contact holding portion having a plug pin insertion hole at one end thereof being effective for receiving a plug pin of a coaxial connector; said contact holding portion having a plug contact portion insertion hole at another end thereof being effective for receiving a plug contact portion of a contact terminal; and said plug pin insertion hole and said plug contact portion insertion hole directly communicating with each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A coaxial cable connector, comprising: an insulating base; a conductive cover fitting into said insulating base through a mounting hole in said insulating base; said conductive cover being effective for receiving a ground terminal portion of a coaxial cable; a stopper groove in said conductive cover; said stopper groove being effective for receiving a catching portion of a ground contact terminal; a contact holding portion connected to said insulating base; said contact holding portion having a plug pin insertion hole at one end thereof being effective for receiving a plug pin of a coaxial connector; said contact holding portion having a plug contact portion insertion hole at another end thereof being effective for receiving a plug contact portion of a contact terminal; and said plug pin insertion hole and said plug contact portion insertion hole directly communicating with each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A coaxial cable connector according to claim 1, wherein: at least one rotation-stop catching surface is formed on an inner surface of said mounting hole; at least one rotation-stop surface is formed on said conductive cover; and said at least one rotation-stop catching surface and said at least one rotation-stop surface are congruent to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A coaxial cable connector according to claim 1, wherein said conductive cover further comprises: a fitting portion being effective for fitting between an inner surface of said mounting hole and an outer surface of said contact holding portion; said stopper groove being in said fitting portion; and an annular mounting collar separating said fitting portion from a remainder of said conductive cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A coaxial cable connector according to claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of raised supporting portions jutting from said insulating base at an edge of said mounting hole; and a bridging portion connecting said plurality of raised supporting portions to each other and to said contact holding portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A coaxial cable connector according to claim 4, wherein said plurality of raised supporting portions, said bridging portion, and said contact holding portion are integrally formed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A coaxial cable connector according to claim 4, wherein said plurality of raised supporting portions, said bridging portion, said contact holding portion, and said insulating base are integrally formed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A coaxial cable connector according to claim 1, further comprising: said contact terminal; and said ground contact terminal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A coaxial cable connector according to claim 7, wherein: said contact terminal includes a plug contact portion, a plug pin catching notch, a catching protrusion, and a connecting piece; and said ground contact terminal includes a catching portion and a connecting piece portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
132 words
A coaxial cable connector, comprising: an insulating base; a conductive cover fitting into said insulating base through a mounting hole in said insulating base; means, in said conductive cover, for receiving a ground terminal portion of a coaxial cable; means, in said conductive cover, for receiving a catching portion of a ground contact terminal; a contact holding portion connected to said insulating base; means, in one end of said contact holding portion, for receiving a plug pin of a coaxial connector; means, in another end of said contact holding portion, for receiving a plug contact portion of a contact terminal; and said means for receiving a plug pin of a coaxial connector and said means for receiving a plug contact portion of a contact terminal being in direct communication with each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
132 words
A coaxial cable connector, comprising: an insulating base; a conductive cover fitting into said insulating base through a mounting hole in said insulating base; means, in said conductive cover, for receiving a ground terminal portion of a coaxial cable; means, in said conductive cover, for receiving a catching portion of a ground contact terminal; a contact holding portion connected to said insulating base; means, in one end of said contact holding portion, for receiving a plug pin of a coaxial connector; means, in another end of said contact holding portion, for receiving a plug contact portion of a contact terminal; and said means for receiving a plug pin of a coaxial connector and said means for receiving a plug contact portion of a contact terminal being in direct communication with each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A coaxial cable connector according to claim 9, further comprising means for preventing rotation of said conductive cover inside said mounting hole.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of assembling a coaxial cable connector, comprising the steps of: fitting a cover in a mounting hole of a mounting base wherein a mounting collar of said cover contacts said mounting base at an edge of said mounting hole; fitting a catching portion of a ground contact terminal into a stopper groove of said cover wherein said mounting base is sandwiched between said mounting collar and said ground contact terminal; and inserting a contact terminal into a contact holding portion of said mounting base.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of assembling a coaxial cable connector, comprising the steps of: fitting a cover in a mounting hole of a mounting base wherein a mounting collar of said cover contacts said mounting base at an edge of said mounting hole; fitting a catching portion of a ground contact terminal into a stopper groove of said cover wherein said mounting base is sandwiched between said mounting collar and said ground contact terminal; and inserting a contact terminal into a contact holding portion of said mounting base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 11, further comprising the step of attaching a catching protrusion of said contact terminal to said contact holding portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method according to claim 11, further comprising the steps of: forming at least one rotation-stop catching surface in said mounting hole; and forming at least one rotation-stop surface on said cover, said at least one rotation-stop surface being substantially congruent to said at least one rotation-stop catching surface.
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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) | 2001-03-02 | 2001-09-01 | 2002-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-03-02 | 2005-09-01 | 2006-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-03-02 | 2009-09-01 | 2010-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |