HIGH PERFORMANCE COAXIAL CONNECTOR
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1. A coaxial connector, comprising:
- a shell comprising a front cylindrical section and a collar having a rear edge adjacent the collar;
the front cylindrical section comprising slots configured to receive locking pins of a female connector;
a center conductor housing comprising a forward cylindrical section, a flange, and a crimp section disposed coaxially within the shell;
a gasket positioned between the shell and the flange;
a spring mechanism disposed between the flange and the rear rolled edgewherein the spring mechanism allows the center conductor housing axial movement within the shell; and
a dielectric disposed coaxially within the forward cylindrical section;
wherein the collar comprises tabs that are folded inward to form the rear edge that urges the spring mechanism toward the center conductor.
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Abstract
A high performance coaxial connector used to terminate a coaxial cable and provide an electrical connection to a mating coaxial connector is disclosed. The coaxial connector is formed with few individual parts and may be configured to provide enhanced electrical performance greater than or equal to 4 GHz.
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20 Claims
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1. A coaxial connector, comprising:
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a shell comprising a front cylindrical section and a collar having a rear edge adjacent the collar; the front cylindrical section comprising slots configured to receive locking pins of a female connector; a center conductor housing comprising a forward cylindrical section, a flange, and a crimp section disposed coaxially within the shell; a gasket positioned between the shell and the flange; a spring mechanism disposed between the flange and the rear rolled edge wherein the spring mechanism allows the center conductor housing axial movement within the shell; and a dielectric disposed coaxially within the forward cylindrical section; wherein the collar comprises tabs that are folded inward to form the rear edge that urges the spring mechanism toward the center conductor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7)
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5. (canceled)
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8. A coaxial connector assembly, comprising:
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a coaxial connector comprising; a shell comprising a front cylindrical section having slots and a collar having a rear edge; a center conductor housing comprising a forward cylindrical section, a flange, and a crimp section disposed coaxially within the shell; a gasket positioned between the shell and the flange; a spring mechanism disposed between the flange and the rear edge configured to allow the center conductor housing axial movement within the shell; and a dielectric spacer disposed coaxially within the forward cylindrical section, the dielectric spacer comprising an axially aligned through hole configured to receive a conductive pin; wherein the collar comprises tabs that are folded inward to form the rear edge that urges the spring mechanism toward the center conductor; and a conductive pin for attachment to a coaxial cable center wire. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15)
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14. (canceled)
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16. A method of forming a coaxial connector, comprising:
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providing an pre-assembled shell comprising a front cylindrical section and a collar comprising tabs; inserting a gasket into the shell; inserting an inner conductive housing comprising a forward cylindrical section, a flange, and a crimping portion into the shell whereby the flange contacts the gasket; placing a spring mechanism in contact with the flange; and folding the tabs of the collar against the spring mechanism to form the coaxial connector. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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