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Modular plug connector and method of assembly

  • US 5,137,471 A
  • Filed: 07/06/1990
  • Issued: 08/11/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/06/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A connector for a cable having at least one inner conductor and an outer conductor which substantially surrounds said at least one inner conductor, comprising:

  • an inner contact including first connecting means for electrically connecting the inner conductor of said cable to the inner contact, and second connecting means for electrically connecting the inner contact to a corresponding contact on a second electrical connector;

    an outer contact comprising an outer contact member including third connecting means for electrically connecting the outer contact to a corresponding contact on the second electrical connector;

    a cable outer conductor connection module including fourth connecting means for electrically connecting the outer conductor of said cable to the connection module;

    fifth connecting means for electrically connecting said connection module to said outer contact, said fifth connecting means comprising retaining means including a first recess in said outer contact and a portion integral with said outer contact member for positioning said connection module with respect to said outer contact, wherein said connection module is press fit into said first recess; and

    a coupling member rotatably mounted on said outer contact for securing said connector to a second connector,wherein said coupling member includes means for coupling said connector to a second connector, and a mounting portion, and said mounting portion comprises means defining a groove for encapsulating a washer and split ring, andwherein said nut defines a cylinder axis and said groove includes axially adjacent first and second grooves, said second groove being deeper than said first groove, an inner surface of said first groove thereby forming, together with a side surface of the second groove, a step, said washer being mounted in said second groove and said split ring being mounted in said first groove.

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