Coaxial cable connector with pop-out pin
First Claim
1. An electrical connector for attachment to a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising a center conductor, a dielectric layer surrounding the center conductor, and an outer conductor surrounding the dielectric layer, the electrical connector comprising:
- a body disposed about a longitudinal axis;
a generally tubular support made of electrically insulative material disposed within the body;
a post fixedly mounted within the body, the post comprising an inner surface defining a cylindrical bore; and
a contact assembly mounted within cylindrical bore of the post and capable of moving longitudinally relative to the body, the contact assembly comprising;
a dielectric guide; and
a pin mounted to the guide;
wherein the pin is distinct from the dielectric guide;
wherein, in a first state, the pin is supported by the generally tubular support and the dielectric guide is spaced away from the generally tubular support; and
wherein, in a second state, the pin is supported by the generally tubular support and the dielectric guide is closer to the generally tubular support than in the first state.
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Abstract
An electrical connector having a front end for attachment to a terminal and a back end for attachment to a coaxial cable includes a body, a post mounted within the body; and a contact assembly movably mounted within the post. The contact assembly includes a guide, a pin mounted to the guide, and a clip mounted to the pin for making electrical and mechanical contact with the center conductor of the coaxial cable. The contact assembly moves longitudinally toward the front end of the connector, such that the front end of the pin moves from a first position completely within the body to a second position at least partially protruding from the body, as the connector receives the coaxial cable. The guide has an opening for the center conductor, which is viewable to a user during attachment until the center conductor enters the opening.
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18 Claims
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1. An electrical connector for attachment to a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising a center conductor, a dielectric layer surrounding the center conductor, and an outer conductor surrounding the dielectric layer, the electrical connector comprising:
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a body disposed about a longitudinal axis; a generally tubular support made of electrically insulative material disposed within the body; a post fixedly mounted within the body, the post comprising an inner surface defining a cylindrical bore; and a contact assembly mounted within cylindrical bore of the post and capable of moving longitudinally relative to the body, the contact assembly comprising; a dielectric guide; and a pin mounted to the guide; wherein the pin is distinct from the dielectric guide; wherein, in a first state, the pin is supported by the generally tubular support and the dielectric guide is spaced away from the generally tubular support; and wherein, in a second state, the pin is supported by the generally tubular support and the dielectric guide is closer to the generally tubular support than in the first state. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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