Push-on connector interface
First Claim
1. A connector interface for connecting to a cylindrical female connector body having an outer diameter surface and a bore with an inner diameter surface, comprising:
- a monolithic male connector body with a plurality of integral outer spring fingers biased, via an inward projection of the spring fingers, for an interference fit upon the outer diameter surface;
a front end portion of a sleeve of the male connector body adapted to insert within the bore; and
a first spring located on an outer diameter of the sleeve;
the first spring dimensioned for direct contact between the inner diameter surface of the bore and the outer diameter of the sleeve.
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Abstract
A push-on connector interface and associated spring ring adapted for use with, for example, existing standardized threaded female connectors, for example SMA or Type N connectors. A plurality of spring fingers of the male connector body engage the, typically threaded, outer diameter surface of the female connector body. A sleeve within the male connector body may be adapted to extend within a bore of the female connector body. A spring or spring ring located, for example, positioned within a groove or press-fit upon the sleeve has a plurality of deflectable protrusions which deform between the sleeve and an inner diameter surface of the bore and or are biased against the inner diameter surface. The connections formed by the bias of spring fingers and the deformation and or bias of the spring or spring ring creating a reliable mechanical and electrical interconnection between the male and female connector bodies.
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25 Claims
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1. A connector interface for connecting to a cylindrical female connector body having an outer diameter surface and a bore with an inner diameter surface, comprising:
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a monolithic male connector body with a plurality of integral outer spring fingers biased, via an inward projection of the spring fingers, for an interference fit upon the outer diameter surface; a front end portion of a sleeve of the male connector body adapted to insert within the bore; and a first spring located on an outer diameter of the sleeve; the first spring dimensioned for direct contact between the inner diameter surface of the bore and the outer diameter of the sleeve. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A connector interface between a female connector with an outer diameter surface and a bore with an inner diameter surface and a male connector, comprising:
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a plurality of outer spring fingers formed in a leading edge of a monolithic male connector body of the male connector; and a first spring electrically coupled to the male connector; the plurality of outer spring fingers biased, via an inward projection of the spring fingers, to engage an outer diameter surface of the female connector; the first spring biased to directly contact the inner diameter surface of the bore. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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