COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR WITH RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE AND GROUNDING SHIELD
First Claim
1. An RFI and grounding shield for a coaxial cable connector having a coupler and a body, the shield, comprising:
- an inner segment, wherein the inner segment is configured to contact the body of the connector;
at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam attached to the inner segment and angularly extending from a plane of the inner segment, wherein the at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam is configured to apply a spring-force to a surface of the coupler establishing an electrically conductive path between body and the coupler coaxial cable connector when the shield is positioned in the coaxial cable connector.
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Abstract
A radio frequency interference (RFI) and grounding shield for a coaxial cable connector is disclosed. The shield comprises a circular inner segment and at least one arcuately shaped pre-formed cantilevered annular beam attached to the circular inner segment by a joining segment. The at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam extends angularly from a plane of the circular inner segment. The at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam applies a spring-force to a surface of the surface of a component of the coaxial cable connector establishing an electrically conductive path between the components. The at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam comprises an outer surface with a knife-like edge that provides a wiping action of surface oxides on component surfaces of the coaxial cable connector and allows for unrestricted movement when the coaxial cable connector is attached to an equipment connection port of an appliance.
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21 Claims
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1. An RFI and grounding shield for a coaxial cable connector having a coupler and a body, the shield, comprising:
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an inner segment, wherein the inner segment is configured to contact the body of the connector; at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam attached to the inner segment and angularly extending from a plane of the inner segment, wherein the at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam is configured to apply a spring-force to a surface of the coupler establishing an electrically conductive path between body and the coupler coaxial cable connector when the shield is positioned in the coaxial cable connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to an equipment port, the coaxial cable including a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric material, the dielectric material being surrounded by an outer conductor, the coaxial cable connector comprising:
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a tubular post having a first end adapted to be inserted into the prepared end of the coaxial cable between the dielectric material and the outer conductor, and having a second end opposite the first end thereof; a coupler having a first end rotatably secured over the second end of the tubular post, and having an opposing second end, the coupler including a central bore extending therethrough, a portion of the central bore proximate the second end of the coupler being adapted for engaging the equipment port; a body secured to the tubular post and extending about the first end of the tubular post for receiving the outer conductor of the coaxial cable, wherein the body member contacts the shield;
a resilient, electrically-conductive shield having an inner segment and at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam attached to the inner segment, wherein the inner segment is disposed proximate the body, and the at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam exerts a spring-like force on the coupler, and wherein the shield provides an electrically-conductive path between the body and the coupler, and wherein the shield remains captured and secured and provides the electrically-conductive path independent of the tightness of the coaxial cable connector. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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