Connector, connector assembly
By designing a pillar cup structure for the center conductor and a top-mounted electrical contact method, the wear problem of RF connectors was solved, improving service life and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2021-02-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
In existing RF connectors, the way the center conductor's socket is closed easily wears down the plating, reducing its lifespan.
The first end of the center conductor is columnar and the second end is cup-shaped. It makes electrical contact with the center conductor of another connector by pushing against it. It is then fastened with the connector and sealing ring of the outer conductor to avoid wear.
This improved the lifespan of the connectors and reduced manufacturing costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] Embodiments of this disclosure relate to a connector and a connector assembly. Background Technology
[0002] In existing technology, RF connectors typically include an outer conductor, a center conductor disposed within the outer conductor, and an insulator disposed between the outer conductor and the center conductor. The first end of the center conductor of the RF connector has a slotted, recessed design, while the second end is cylindrical and adapted to be inserted into the socket of the first end of the center conductor of another RF connector, contacting the socket by applying lateral pressure. However, this design easily wears down the plating inside the socket, reducing the lifespan of the RF connector. Summary of the Invention
[0003] One object of this disclosure is to address at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and deficiencies existing in the prior art.
[0004] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a connector is provided, the connector comprising: a cylindrical outer conductor; a center conductor disposed within the outer conductor; and
[0005] An insulator, disposed between the outer conductor and the center conductor, for holding the center conductor within the outer conductor, wherein a first end of the center conductor is columnar, a second end of the center conductor opposite to the first end is cup-shaped, and the first end of the connector's center conductor is adapted to rest against the second end of the center conductor of another connector that is identical to itself.
[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a first end of the connector is provided with an insertion portion, and a second end of the connector is provided with an insertion groove, wherein the insertion portion of the connector is adapted to be inserted into the insertion groove of the other connector.
[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the connector may further include a connector adapted to be fitted onto the outer conductor of the connector and the outer conductor of the other connector to connect the connector and the other connector.
[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a first slot is provided on the inner wall of one end of the connector, and a second slot is provided on the outer conductor of the first end of the connector at a position corresponding to the first slot. The connector also includes a retaining ring that is held in the first slot and the second slot.
[0009] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the other end of the connector has a connection portion adapted for threaded connection to the outer conductor of the other connector.
[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an external thread is formed on the outer wall of the outer conductor at the second end of the connector, and an internal thread that mates with the external thread is formed on the inner wall of one end of the connector.
[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the connector further includes a sealing ring adapted to be fitted onto the insertion portion of the connector, the sealing ring being adapted to be pressed between the connector and the other connector to seal the connector and the other connector together.
[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the center conductor includes a first center conductor and a second center conductor, the first center conductor having a cylindrical portion, and one end of the second center conductor being slidably inserted into the cylindrical portion of the first center conductor and in sliding electrical contact with the first center conductor.
[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the connector further includes an internal elastic element disposed in the cylindrical portion of the first central conductor; one end of the internal elastic element abuts against the first central conductor, and the other end abuts against the second central conductor.
[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the connector is a radio frequency connector.
[0015] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a connector assembly is provided, the connector assembly including two connectors, each connector including: a cylindrical outer conductor; a center conductor disposed in the outer conductor; and an insulator disposed between the outer conductor and the center conductor for retaining the center conductor in the outer conductor, wherein a first end of the center conductor is columnar, a second end of the center conductor opposite to the first end is cup-shaped, and a first end of the center conductor of one of the two connectors is adapted to abut against the second end of the center conductor of the other connector.
[0016] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a first end of the connector is provided with an insertion portion, and a second end of the connector is provided with an insertion groove, wherein the insertion portion of the connector is adapted to be inserted into the insertion groove of the other connector.
[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the connector assembly further includes a connector adapted to be fitted onto the outer conductor of the connector and the outer conductor of the other connector to connect the connector and the other connector.
[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a first slot is provided on the inner wall of one end of the connector, and a second slot is provided on the outer conductor of the first end of the connector at a position corresponding to the first slot. The connector also includes a retaining ring that is held in the first slot and the second slot.
[0019] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the other end of the connector has a connection portion adapted for threaded connection to the outer conductor of the other connector.
[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the connector further includes a sealing ring adapted to be fitted onto the insertion portion of the connector, the sealing ring being adapted to be pressed between the connector and the other connector to seal the connector and the other connector together.
[0021] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the center conductor includes a first center conductor and a second center conductor, the first center conductor having a cylindrical portion, and one end of the second center conductor being slidably inserted into the cylindrical portion of the first center conductor and in sliding electrical contact with the first center conductor.
[0022] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the connector further includes an internal elastic element disposed in the cylindrical portion of the first central conductor; one end of the internal elastic element abuts against the first central conductor, and the other end abuts against the second central conductor.
[0023] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, the center conductor of the connector makes electrical contact with the center conductor of another connector in an up-to-down manner to avoid wear on the center conductor, thereby increasing the service life of the connector and reducing its manufacturing cost.
[0024] Other objects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from the following description of the disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosure. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a longitudinal sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0026] Figure 2 This is a longitudinal sectional view showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of this disclosure will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this disclosure and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.
[0028] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.
[0029] According to a general inventive concept of this disclosure, a connector is provided, the connector comprising: a cylindrical outer conductor; a center conductor disposed within the outer conductor; and an insulator disposed between the outer conductor and the center conductor for retaining the center conductor within the outer conductor, wherein a first end of the center conductor is columnar, a second end of the center conductor opposite to the first end is cup-shaped, and the first end of the center conductor of the connector is adapted to abut against the second end of the center conductor of another connector identical to itself.
[0030] According to another general inventive concept of this disclosure, a connector assembly is provided, the connector assembly comprising two connectors, each connector comprising: a cylindrical outer conductor; a center conductor disposed within the outer conductor; and an insulator disposed between the outer conductor and the center conductor for retaining the center conductor within the outer conductor, wherein a first end of the center conductor is columnar, a second end of the center conductor opposite to the first end is cup-shaped, and a first end of the center conductor of one of the two connectors is adapted to abut against the second end of the center conductor of the other connector.
[0031] Figure 1 This is a longitudinal sectional view showing a connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and Figure 2 This is a longitudinal sectional view showing a connector assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a connector 100, 100' according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes cylindrical outer conductors 10, 10', center conductors 20, 20', and insulators 30, 30', wherein the center conductors 20, 20' are disposed within the outer conductors 10, 10'; and the insulators 30, 30' are disposed between the outer conductors 10, 10' and the center conductors 20, 20' for retaining the center conductors 20, 20' within the outer conductors 10, 10' and electrically isolating the center conductors 20, 20' from the outer conductors 10, 10'. The first end of the center conductors 20 and 20' is columnar, and the second end of the center conductors 20 and 20' opposite to the first end is cup-shaped. The first end of the center conductor 20 of the connector 100 is adapted to rest against the second end of the center conductor 20' of another connector 100' that is exactly the same as itself. The center conductor 20 of the connector 100 makes electrical contact with the center conductor 20' of the other connector 100' in an up-to-up manner to avoid wear on the center conductor 20', thereby improving the service life of the connector and reducing its manufacturing cost.
[0033] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first end of connector 100 is provided with an insertion portion 40, and the second end of connector 100 is provided with an insertion groove 50, wherein the insertion portion 40 of connector 100 is adapted to be inserted into the insertion groove 50' of another connector 100'. It should be noted that, although in Figure 2 The illustration only shows connector 100 being inserted into another connector 100'; however, those skilled in the art will understand that in some other embodiments of this disclosure, connector 100' and connector 100 may also be interchanged.
[0034] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the connectors 100, 100' according to this disclosure also include connectors 60, 60', which are adapted to be fitted onto the outer conductors 10, 10' of connectors 100, 100' and the outer conductors 10', 10 of another connector 100', 100, to connect connector 100 and another connector 100'.
[0035] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a first slot 61, 61' is provided on the inner wall of one end of the connectors 60, 60'. A second slot 12, 12' is provided at the position of the outer conductor 10 near the first end of the connector 100 corresponding to the first slot 61, 61'. The connectors 100, 100' also include retaining rings 70, 70' that are held in the first slot 61, 61' and the second slot 12, 12' to prevent the connectors 60, 60' from moving outward relative to the outer conductors 10, 10', thereby preventing the connectors 60, 60' from detaching from the outer conductors 10, 10'.
[0036] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the other end of the connectors 60, 60' has a connection portion 63, 63' suitable for threaded connection to the outer conductor 10', 10 of another connector 100', 100.
[0037] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, external threads 11 and 11' are formed on the outer wall of the outer conductors 10 and 10' adjacent to the second end of the connectors 100 and 100', and internal threads 62 and 62' that mate with the external threads are formed on the inner wall of one end of the connectors 60 and 60', so as to screw the connectors 60 and 60' and the outer conductors 10' and 10 together.
[0038] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, connectors 100, 100' also include sealing rings 80, 80' adapted to be fitted onto the insertion portions 40, 40' of connectors 100, 100', the sealing rings 80, 80' being adapted to be pressed between connector 100 and another connector 100' so as to seal and fasten connector 100 and another connector 100' together.
[0039] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the center conductors 20 and 20' include first center conductors 21 and 21' and second center conductors 22 and 22'. The first center conductors 21 and 21' have cylindrical portions 21A and 21A'. One end of the second center conductors 22 and 22' is slidably inserted into the cylindrical portions 21A and 21A' of the first center conductors 21 and 21' and makes sliding electrical contact with the first center conductors 22 and 22'.
[0040] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the connector according to this disclosure also includes internal elastic elements 23, 23', which are disposed in the cylindrical portions 21A, 21A' of the first central conductors 21, 21'; one end of the internal elastic elements 23, 23' abuts against the first central conductors 21, 21', and the other end abuts against the second central conductors 22, 22'.
[0041] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, connectors 100 and 100' are radio frequency connectors.
[0042] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a connector assembly is also provided, comprising two connectors 100, 100', each connector 100, 100' including a cylindrical outer conductor 10, 10', a center conductor 20, 20', and an insulator 30, 30', wherein the center conductor 20, 20' is disposed within the outer conductor 10, 10'; and the insulator 30, 30' is disposed between the outer conductor 10, 10' and the center conductor 20, 20' for retaining the center conductor 20, 20' within the outer conductor 10, 10' and electrically isolating the center conductor 20, 20' from the outer conductor 10, 10'. The first end of the center conductors 20 and 20' is columnar, and the second end of the center conductors 20 and 20' opposite to the first end is cup-shaped. The first end of the center conductors 20 and 20' of connectors 100 and 100' is adapted to rest against the second end of the center conductors 20' and 20 of another connector 100' and 100, so as to avoid wear on the second end of the center conductors 20' and 20, thereby improving the service life of the connector assembly and reducing its manufacturing cost.
[0043] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflict in structure or principle.
[0044] Although this disclosure has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of this disclosure and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.
[0045] While some embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
[0046] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple. Furthermore, any element reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this disclosure.
Claims
1. A connector (100, 100'), said connector (100, 100') comprising: Cylindrical outer conductors (10, 10'); The center conductors (20, 20') are disposed within the outer conductors (10, 10'); as well as An insulator (30, 30') is disposed between the outer conductor (10, 10') and the center conductor (20, 20') for retaining the center conductor (20, 20') within the outer conductor (10, 10'). Wherein, the first end of the center conductor (20, 20') is columnar, the second end of the center conductor (20, 20') opposite to the first end is bowl-shaped, and the first end of the center conductor (20, 20') of the connector (100, 100') is adapted to rest against the second end of the center conductor (20', 20) of another connector (100', 100) that is identical to itself. The central conductors (20, 20') include a first central conductor (21, 21'), a second central conductor (22, 22'), and an internal elastic element (23, 23'). The first central conductor (21, 21') has a cylindrical portion (21A, 21A'). One end of the second central conductor (22, 22') is slidably inserted into the cylindrical portion (21A, 21A') of the first central conductor (21, 21') and makes slidable electrical contact with the first central conductor (21, 21'). The internal elastic element (23, 23') is disposed in the cylindrical portion (21A, 21A') of the first central conductor (21, 21'). One end of the second central conductor (22, 22') extends movably from the cylindrical portion (21A, 21A') against the elasticity of the internal elastic element (23, 23').
2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The first end of the connector (100, 100') is provided with an insertion part (40, 40'), and the second end of the connector (100, 100') is provided with an insertion groove (50, 50'). The insertion part (40, 40') of the connector (100, 100') is adapted to be inserted into the insertion groove (50', 50) of the other connector (100', 100).
3. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes connectors (60, 60') adapted to be fitted onto the outer conductors (10, 10') of the connector (100, 100') and the outer conductors (10', 10) of the other connector (100', 100) to connect the connector (100) and the other connector (100').
4. The connector according to claim 3, wherein, The inner wall of one end of the connector (60, 60') is provided with a first slot (61, 61'), and the outer conductor (10, 10') of the first end of the connector (100, 100') is provided with a second slot (12, 12') at the position corresponding to the first slot (61, 61'). The connector (100, 100') also includes a retaining ring (70, 70') that is held in the first slot (61, 61') and the second slot (12, 12').
5. The connector according to claim 4, wherein, The other end of the connector (60, 60') has a connection portion (63, 63') adapted to be threaded to the outer conductor (10', 10) of the other connector (100', 100).
6. The connector according to claim 5, wherein, External threads (11, 11') are formed on the outer wall of the outer conductor (10, 10') at the second end of the connector (100, 100'), and internal threads (62, 62') that mate with the external threads are formed on the inner wall of one end of the connector (60, 60').
7. The connector according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The connectors (100, 100') further include sealing rings (80, 80') adapted to be fitted onto the insertion portion (40, 40') of the connectors (100, 100'), the sealing rings (80, 80') being adapted to be pressed between the connectors (100) and the other connector (100') to secure the connectors (100) and the other connector (100') together in a sealing manner.
8. The connector according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The connectors (100, 100') are radio frequency connectors.
9. A connector assembly comprising two identical connectors (100, 100'), each of the connectors (100, 100') comprising: Cylindrical outer conductors (10, 10'); The center conductors (20, 20') are disposed within the outer conductors (10, 10'); as well as An insulator (30, 30') is disposed between the outer conductor (10, 10') and the center conductor (20, 20') for retaining the center conductor (20, 20') within the outer conductor (10, 10'). Wherein, the first end of the center conductor (20, 20') is columnar, the second end of the center conductor (20, 20') opposite to the first end is cup-shaped, and the first end of the center conductor (20, 20') of one of the two connectors (100, 100') is adapted to rest against the second end of the center conductor (20', 20) of the other connector (100', 100). The central conductors (20, 20') include a first central conductor (21, 21'), a second central conductor (22, 22'), and an internal elastic element (23, 23'). The first central conductor (21, 21') has a cylindrical portion (21A, 21A'). One end of the second central conductor (22, 22') is slidably inserted into the cylindrical portion (21A, 21A') of the first central conductor (21, 21') and makes slidable electrical contact with the first central conductor (21, 21'). The internal elastic element (23, 23') is disposed in the cylindrical portion (21A, 21A') of the first central conductor (21, 21'). One end of the second central conductor (22, 22') extends movably from the cylindrical portion (21A, 21A') against the elasticity of the internal elastic element (23, 23').
10. The connector assembly of claim 9, wherein, The first end of the connector (100, 100') is provided with an insertion part (40, 40'), and the second end of the connector (100, 100') is provided with an insertion groove (50, 50'). The insertion part (40, 40') of the connector (100, 100') is adapted to be inserted into the insertion groove (50', 50) of the other connector (100', 100).
11. The connector assembly of claim 9, wherein, It also includes connectors (60, 60') adapted to be fitted onto the outer conductors (10, 10') of the connector (100, 100') and the outer conductors (10', 10) of the other connector (100', 100) to connect the connector (100) and the other connector (100').
12. The connector assembly of claim 11, wherein, The inner wall of one end of the connector (60, 60') is provided with a first slot (61, 61'), and the outer conductor (10, 10') of the first end of the connector (100, 100') is provided with a second slot (12, 12') at the position corresponding to the first slot (61, 61'). The connector (100, 100') also includes a retaining ring (70, 70') that is held in the first slot (61, 61') and the second slot (12, 12').
13. The connector assembly of claim 12, wherein, The other end of the connector (60, 60') has a connection portion (63, 63') adapted to be threaded to the outer conductor (10', 10) of the other connector (100', 100).
14. The connector assembly according to any one of claims 10-13, wherein, The connectors (100, 100') further include sealing rings (80, 80') adapted to be fitted onto the insertion portion (40, 40') of the connectors (100, 100'), the sealing rings (80, 80') being adapted to be pressed between the connectors (100) and the other connector (100') to secure the connectors (100) and the other connector (100') together in a sealing manner.