Radio frequency connector protection device
By designing the RF connector protection device, using the combination of a mobile protective sleeve and a fixed base, the problem that the RF connector is susceptible to mechanical and environmental factors during use is solved, effectively protecting the connector, extending the service life and improving reliability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421993522.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-16
AI Technical Summary
During use, radio frequency connectors are susceptible to mechanical damage, dust, moisture and corrosive chemicals, resulting in signal attenuation, reflection or distortion, which shortens their service life.
A radio frequency connector protection device is designed, including a mobile protective sleeve and a fixed base. The mobile protective sleeve is moved on the outer wall of the end of the radio frequency connector socket by the mating of the guide rod and the spring, and is fixed on the fixed base to provide protection and prevent the entry of external substances.
It effectively masks the key parts of the connector, reduces the impact of external substances on the connector, improves service life and reliability, and provides mechanical protection to prevent physical impact from causing damage to internal structures.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model specifically relates to a protection device for a radio frequency connector. Background Art
[0002] A radio frequency connector is an electrical connector used to connect radio frequency cables, coaxial cables, or microwave transmission lines, which allows the transmission of high-frequency signals between electronic devices. In the design and production process of radio frequency connectors, the integrity of the signal must be considered because high-frequency signals are very sensitive to the quality of the connection. Even a tiny discontinuity or poor contact may cause signal attenuation, reflection, or distortion.
[0003] Currently, during daily use, radio frequency connectors may suffer mechanical damages such as excessive insertion and extraction forces, accidental impacts, etc. Moreover, environmental factors such as dust, moisture, corrosive chemical substances, etc. will also affect the performance and service life of the connectors.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a protection device for radio frequency connectors to solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] (I) Purpose of the Utility Model
[0006] To solve the technical problems in the background art, the utility model proposes a protection device for a radio frequency connector, which has the function of protecting the connection part of the radio frequency connector.
[0007] (II) Technical Solution
[0008] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A protection device for a radio frequency connector, comprising: a movable protective sleeve, which is installed outside the socket end of the radio frequency connector, and a matching fixed base is provided outside the plug end of the radio frequency connector. The movable protective sleeve moves on the outer wall of the socket end of the radio frequency connector and is fixed on the fixed base;
[0009] One end of the movable protective sleeve is arranged inside the extension sleeve at the socket end of the radio frequency connector, and a plurality of card holes are formed on the movable protective sleeve. A plurality of guide rods are connected to the movable protective sleeve. The plurality of guide rods are inserted into the movable grooves inside the extension sleeve, and a spring is provided between the guide rods and the bottom of the movable grooves;
[0010] The fixed base is provided with a card block corresponding to the card holes.
[0011] Preferably, the port of the socket end of the radio frequency connector is sleeved outside the plug end of the radio frequency connector. The plug end of the radio frequency connector is internally provided with an inner conductor, and the socket end of the radio frequency connector is connected to the plug end of the radio frequency connector through threaded cooperation.
[0012] Preferably, a plurality of the guide rods connected to the movable protective cover are inserted into the movable grooves, and a groove is provided at the bottom of the guide rod. One end of the spring is fixed to the bottom of the groove, and the other end is fixed to the bottom of the movable groove. The plurality of guide rods are arranged at equal intervals.
[0013] Preferably, the fixed base is provided with the blocks arranged at equal intervals. A plurality of the blocks are correspondingly inserted into the card holes, and an installation groove is provided on the block. Extension grooves are provided on the inner walls around the installation groove, and a positioning and fixing assembly is installed in the installation groove.
[0014] Preferably, the positioning and fixing assembly includes a fixed block. Baffles extend around the bottom end of the fixed block. A return spring is provided between the end of the fixed block and the bottom of the installation groove. The return spring acts on one end of the fixed block, and the fixed block is restricted by the extension groove.
[0015] Preferably, the front surface of the fixed block is provided as an inclined surface, and the cross-sectional size of the fixed block gradually increases from top to bottom.
[0016] Preferably, a plurality of anti-slip sheets are provided on the outer wall of the movable protective cover. A sealing ring is installed at a position close to the middle of the bottom of the movable protective cover. The sealing ring contacts the top of the fixed base during use.
[0017] Preferably, the overall shape of the movable protective cover corresponds to that of the fixed base.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the above technical solutions of the present utility model are as follows:
[0019] 1. The key part of the connector can be effectively shielded by the movable protective cover of the present utility model, reducing the influence of external substances such as dust and moisture on the connector, improving the service life and reliability. The protective cover not only protects the electrical connection but also provides mechanical protection to prevent internal structure damage caused by physical impact;
[0020] 2. The movable protective cover of the present utility model is equipped with anti-slip sheets, increasing the friction when holding, making the operation more convenient and safe. At the same time, the designed return spring and inclined surface block also make the installation and disassembly operations smoother;
[0021] 3. Through the design of the guide rod and the movable groove, and the pressure bearing of the spring, the present utility model can ensure the stability of the movable protective cover during movement and the correct position of docking with the fixed base, reducing damage caused by improper operation. Description of the Drawings
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the accompanying drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments described in the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other accompanying drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.
[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the RF connector of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the mobile protective cover of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the positioning and fixing component of the present utility model;
[0027] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the disassembled connection structure of the mobile protective cover of the present utility model.
[0028] Explanation of reference numerals:
[0029] 1. Mobile protective cover; 11. Card hole; 12. Guide rod; 13. Spring; 14. Groove; 15. Anti-slip sheet; 16. Sealing ring; 2. Socket end of RF connector; 3. Plug end of RF connector; 31. Inner conductor; 4. Fixed base; 41. Clamping block; 42. Installation groove; 43. Extension groove; 44. Positioning and fixing component; 441. Fixed clamping block; 442. Baffle; 443. Return spring; 5. Extension sleeve; 51. Moving groove. Detailed implementation manners
[0030] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present utility model, the following will further introduce the present utility model in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0031] The present utility model provides a Figures 1-5 shown RF connector protection device, including: a mobile protective cover 1, the mobile protective cover 1 is installed outside the socket end 2 of the RF connector, and a matching fixed base 4 is provided outside the plug end 3 of the RF connector. The mobile protective cover 1 moves on the outer wall of the socket end 2 of the RF connector and is fixed on the fixed base 4;
[0032] Specifically, one end of the movable protective sleeve 1 is disposed inside the extension sleeve 5 at the socket end 2 of the RF connector, and a plurality of card holes 11 are formed in the movable protective sleeve 1. A plurality of guide rods 12 are connected to the movable protective sleeve 1, and the plurality of guide rods 12 are inserted into the moving grooves 51 inside the extension sleeve 5, and a spring 13 is provided between the guide rods 12 and the bottom of the moving grooves 51;
[0033] Specifically, the fixed base 4 is provided with a latch 41 corresponding to the card hole 11.
[0034] In this embodiment, the movable protective sleeve 1 is installed outside the socket end 2 of the RF connector, mainly covering and protecting the connection port; the guide rods 12 are connected to the movable protective sleeve 1 and inserted into the moving grooves 51 of the extension sleeve 5. These guide rods 12 provide pressure through the spring 13 to help the movable protective sleeve 1 maintain stability during use. The fixed base 4 is designed with a latch 41 corresponding to the card hole 11 to ensure that the movable protective sleeve 1 can be fixed in place.
[0035] Refer to Figure 2 , the port of the socket end 2 of the RF connector is sleeved outside the plug end 3 of the RF connector, and the plug end 3 of the RF connector is internally provided with an inner conductor 31, and the socket end 2 of the RF connector and the plug end 3 of the RF connector are connected by screw fit.
[0036] Refer to Figure 5 , the plurality of guide rods 12 connected to the movable protective sleeve 1 are inserted into the moving grooves 51, and a groove 14 is provided at the bottom of the guide rods 12. One end of the spring 13 is fixed to the bottom of the groove 14, and the other end is fixed to the bottom of the moving grooves 51. The plurality of guide rods 12 are arranged at equal intervals.
[0037] In this embodiment, the socket end 2 of the RF connector and the plug end 3 are tightly connected by screw fit to ensure high consistency of electrical connection and accuracy of signal transmission.
[0038] Refer to Figures 3-4 , the fixed base 4 is provided with latches 41 arranged at equal intervals, and the plurality of latches 41 are correspondingly inserted into the card holes 11, and an installation groove 42 is provided on the latch 41, and extension grooves 43 are provided on the inner walls around the installation groove 42, and a positioning and fixing component 44 is installed in the installation groove 42.
[0039] Specifically, the positioning and fixing component 44 includes a fixed latch 441. Baffles 442 extend around the bottom end of the fixed latch 441. A return spring 443 is provided between the end of the fixed latch 441 and the bottom of the installation groove 42. The return spring 443 acts on one end of the fixed latch 441, and the fixed latch 441 is restricted by the extension groove 43.
[0040] Specifically, the front surface of the fixed latch 441 is set as an inclined surface, and the cross-sectional size of the fixed latch 441 gradually increases from top to bottom.
[0041] In this embodiment, the positioning and fixing component 44 provides additional stability within the fixed base 4. Its return spring 443 supports the automatic return of the fixed clamping block 441, reducing the impact of human operation errors. The fixed clamping block 441 with a bevel design is easy to assemble, and its size design enables automatic adaptation to the insertion depth during installation.
[0042] Referring to Figure 5 , a plurality of anti-slip sheets 15 are provided on the outer wall of the movable protective sleeve 1. A sealing ring 16 is installed near the middle position at the bottom of the movable protective sleeve 1. The sealing ring 16 contacts the top of the fixed base 4 during use.
[0043] Specifically, the overall shape of the movable protective sleeve 1 corresponds to that of the fixed base 4.
[0044] In this embodiment, the plurality of anti-slip sheets 15 provided on the movable protective sleeve 1 enhance the grip during operation, preventing slipping or operation errors. The contact between the sealing ring 16 and the fixed base 4 in the closed state prevents dust and moisture from entering the connector, thereby protecting the electrical components from environmental factors.
[0045] In this embodiment, the details in the structural design greatly improve the reliability of the connection. Through the beveled clamping block and the automatic reset system, the installation and disassembly become simpler and faster, reducing the operation threshold. The provision of a dust-proof and waterproof sealing ring and anti-slip measures enables the connector to be used in a more severe environment and maintain stable performance.
[0046] Only some exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described by way of illustration above. Undoubtedly, for those of ordinary skill in the art, the described embodiments can be modified in various different ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and description are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A radio frequency connector protection device, characterized in that: include: A movable protective cover (1), the movable protective cover (1) being mounted on the outside of the RF connector socket end (2), and a matching fixed base (4) being provided on the outside of the RF connector plug end (3), the movable protective cover (1) being movable on the outer wall of the RF connector socket end (2) and being fixed on the fixed base (4); One end of the mobile protective cover (1) is arranged in an extension sleeve (5) outside the RF connector socket end (2), and a plurality of latch holes (11) are provided on the mobile protective cover (1). A plurality of guide rods (12) are connected to the mobile protective cover (1), and the plurality of guide rods (12) are inserted into a movable groove (51) in the extension sleeve (5), and a spring (13) is provided between the guide rod (12) and the bottom of the movable groove (51); The fixed base (4) is provided with a clamping block (41) corresponding to the clamping hole (11).
2. The RF connector protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The RF connector socket end (2) is sleeved on the outside of the RF connector plug end (3), and the RF connector plug end (3) has an internal conductor (31) built in, and the RF connector socket end (2) and the RF connector plug end (3) are connected via threaded engagement.
3. The RF connector protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of guide rods (12) connected to the movable protective cover (1) are inserted into the movable groove (51), and a groove (14) is provided at the bottom of the guide rod (12). One end of the spring (13) is fixed to the bottom of the groove (14), and the other end is fixed to the bottom of the movable groove (51). The plurality of guide rods (12) are evenly spaced.
4. The RF connector protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing base (4) is provided with evenly spaced clamping blocks (41), a plurality of the clamping blocks (41) are correspondingly inserted into the clamping holes (11), and the clamping blocks (41) are provided with mounting grooves (42), the inner walls of the mounting grooves (42) are all provided with extension grooves (43), and a positioning and fixing component (44) is installed in the mounting grooves (42).
5. The RF connector protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning and fixing assembly (44) comprises a fixing block (441), a baffle (442) extending around the bottom end of the fixing block (441), a return spring (443) being provided between the end of the fixing block (441) and the bottom of the mounting slot (42), the return spring (443) acting on one end of the fixing block (441), and the fixing block (441) being restricted by the extension slot (43).
6. The radio frequency connector protection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front side of the fixed clamping block (441) is configured as an inclined surface, and the cross-sectional size of the fixed clamping block (441) gradually increases from top to bottom.
7. The RF connector protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of anti-slip sheets (15) are provided on the outer wall of the mobile protective cover (1), and a sealing ring (16) is installed near the middle of the bottom of the mobile protective cover (1), wherein the sealing ring (16) contacts the top of the fixed base (4) when in use.
8. The radio frequency connector protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The overall shape of the mobile protective cover (1) corresponds to that of the fixed base (4).