Reverse polarity floating tma radio frequency coaxial connector

By designing a reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector, using elastic elements and PTFE insulating dielectric material, combined with stop elements and barbed structures, the problem of traditional connectors being incompatible with reverse polarity and floating functions is solved, improving the stability and electrical performance of the connector, and reducing installation complexity and cost.

CN224384576UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19SUZHOU LAIR MICROWAVE INC

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU LAIR MICROWAVE INC
Filing Date
2025-06-26
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

Traditional TMA RF coaxial connectors are incompatible with reverse polarity and floating functions, resulting in unstable connection processes, increased costs, and reduced reliability and electrical performance.

Method used

A reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector was designed, employing a first and second shell structure. By utilizing elastic elements and PTFE insulating dielectric material, combined with stop elements and barbed structures, it achieves compatibility between reverse polarity and floating function, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connector.

🎯Benefits of technology

It achieves compatibility with reverse polarity and floating function, improves the stability and electrical performance of the connector, reduces installation complexity and cost, and enhances signal propagation efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector comprising: a first housing having an axially extending receiving channel, the receiving channel having a first portion and a second portion, the inner diameter of the second portion being larger than the inner diameter of the first portion, a first conductor being installed in the first portion through a first insulating medium, and an elastic element being provided in the second portion; a second housing, at least partially located within the second portion of the first housing, the second housing being pushed to a stationary position by means of the elastic force of the elastic element, and a second conductor being installed in the second housing through a second insulating medium. This utility model solves the problem that traditional TMA RF coaxial connectors cannot be compatible with both reverse polarity and floating functions, requiring an additional adapter to install the two functions of the TMA connector, which increases costs and reduces the reliability of the connection process, affecting the reliability and electrical performance of the transmission system.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of radio frequency coaxial connectors, specifically to a reverse polarity floating TMA radio frequency coaxial connector. Background Technology

[0002] As a core interface for millimeter-wave communication, phased array radar, and high-precision testing equipment, the electrical and mechanical performance of TMA series RF coaxial connectors directly affects system reliability. Traditional TMA RF coaxial connectors are generally either reverse polarity TMA connectors or floating TMA connectors, which are incompatible with both reverse polarity and floating functions. This typically requires additional adapters or complex installation methods to accommodate both types of TMA connectors, increasing costs and reducing the reliability of the connection process, thus affecting the reliability and electrical performance of the transmission system. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a reverse polarity floating TMA radio frequency coaxial connector.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model includes: a first housing having an axially penetrating receiving channel, the receiving channel having a first part and a second part, the inner diameter of the second part being larger than the inner diameter of the first part, a first conductor being installed in the first part through a first insulating medium, and an elastic element being provided in the second part; a second housing, at least partially located within the second part of the first housing, the second housing being pushed to a stationary position by means of the elastic force of the elastic element, and a second conductor being installed in the second housing through a second insulating medium.

[0005] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned anti-polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector, a stop is installed at the second part of the opening of the first housing receiving channel. The stop has an eave extending in the axial direction. A ring portion is provided on the outer periphery of the second housing. When the elastic member pushes the second housing to a stationary position through the ring portion, the ring portion of the second housing abuts against the eave of the stop.

[0006] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned anti-polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector, the inner side of the stop member has a guide portion with a gradually increasing inner diameter.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector, the materials of the first insulating medium and the second insulating medium are PTFE.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned anti-polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector, a first barb structure is provided in the first part of the first housing, and the first insulating medium is clamped in the first housing by the first barb structure.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned anti-polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector, a second barb structure is provided inside the second housing, and the second insulating medium is clamped inside the second housing by the second barb structure.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned anti-polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector, a third housing is further provided in the first housing receiving channel, the first end of the third housing abuts against the first part, and the second end of the third housing extends into the second part.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned anti-polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector, the first part is provided with a stepped layer, and the first end of the third housing abuts against the stepped layer.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned anti-polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector, the stop member is threadedly connected to the second part of the first housing.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned anti-polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector, the elastic element is a spring or elastic steel. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This diagram shows the connection relationship between the first housing and the first conductor.

[0016] Figure 3 This diagram shows the connection relationship between the second housing and the second conductor.

[0017] In the figure: First housing 1, receiving channel 11, first part 111, second part 112, first barb structure 12, first insulating medium 2, first conductor 3, elastic element 4, second housing 5, ring part 51, second barb structure 52, second insulating medium 6, second conductor 7, stop 8, eaves 81, guide part 82, third housing 9. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector of this utility model includes: a first housing 1 having an axially extending receiving channel 11, the receiving channel 11 having a first portion 111 and a second portion 112, the inner diameter of the second portion 112 being larger than the inner diameter of the first portion 111, a first conductor 3 being installed in the first portion 111 through a first insulating medium 2, and an elastic element 4 being provided in the second portion 112; a second housing 5 being at least partially located in the second portion 112 of the first housing 1, the second housing 5 being pushed to a stationary position by means of the elastic force of the elastic element 4, and a second conductor 7 being installed in the second housing 5 through a second insulating medium 6.

[0022] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 The first housing 1 has a receiving channel 11 extending through it along its axial direction. The receiving channel 11 has a first part 111 and a second part 112. The inner diameter of the first part 111 is smaller than the inner diameter of the second part 112. An elastic member 4 is placed in the second part 112 of the receiving channel 11. A first conductor 3 is installed in the first part 111 of the receiving channel 11 by means of a first insulating medium 2. A second housing 5 is installed in the second part 112 of the receiving channel 11. A second conductor 7 is installed in the second housing 5 by means of a second insulating medium 6. One end of the second conductor 7 extends out of the second housing 5 near the end of the elastic member 4. The two ends of the elastic member 4 are respectively abutted against the inner wall of the first part 111 of the first housing 1 and the outer wall of the second housing 5. It should be noted that the first housing 1, the second housing 5, the first conductor 3 and the second conductor 7 are coaxial. The first conductor 3 has a groove on the side facing the second conductor 7 for the first conductor 3 to enter.

[0023] See Figure 1In the initial state, under the action of the elastic element 4, the second housing 5 is pushed to a stationary position away from the first conductor 3 by the elastic element 4. At this time, the end of the second conductor 7 does not enter the groove of the first conductor 3. When adjusting the RF coaxial connector of this application, since the second housing 5 has a movement gap in the second part 112 of the accommodating channel 11 of the first housing 1, the second housing 5 can float axially in the second part 112 of the accommodating channel 11. When the connector deviates or experiences vibration and impact during use, the elastic element 4 can provide a certain buffering force to ensure the stability of the RF coaxial connector of this application.

[0024] In one or more embodiments, a stop 8 is installed at the opening of the second part 112 of the accommodating channel 11 in the first housing 1. The stop 8 has an eave 81 extending in the axial direction. An annular portion 51 is provided on the outer periphery of the second housing 5. When the elastic member 4 pushes the second housing 5 to a stationary position through the annular portion 51, the annular portion 51 of the second housing 5 abuts against the eave 81 of the stop 8. The stop 8 is threadedly connected to the second part 112 of the first housing 1.

[0025] See Figure 1 The stop member 8 is threaded onto the opening of the second portion 112 of the accommodating channel 11 in the first housing 1. The stop member 8 has an opening through which the second housing 5 passes. An eave 81 is formed at the opening of the stop member 8. The inner diameter of the eave 81 is smaller than the outer diameter of the annular portion 51 of the second housing 5. When the annular portion 51 is located within the second portion 112 of the first housing 1 and is pressed against by the elastic member 4, the annular portion 51 can abut against the eave 81 of the stop member 8, thus limiting the second housing 5 and improving the stability of the second housing 5 installed within the first housing 1. Furthermore, by configuring the stop member 8 and the first housing 1 with a threaded connection, i.e., the stop member 8 can be disassembled from the first housing 1, it facilitates the installation of the elastic member 4 and the second housing 5 within the first housing 1, improving the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the RF coaxial connector of this application.

[0026] In one or more embodiments, the inner side of the eaves 81 of the stop member 8 has a guide portion 82 with a gradually increasing inner diameter.

[0027] See Figure 1 When the second housing 5 floats along the axial direction, under the action of the elastic member 4, the annular portion 51 of the second housing 5 moves toward the eaves 81. When the axis of the second housing 5 deviates from the axis of the first housing 1, that is, when the second housing 5 moves radially, the annular portion 51 of the second housing 5 can press against the guide portion 82 of the eaves 81. With the help of the elastic force of the elastic member 4 and the guiding action of the guide portion 82, the position of the second housing 5 in the first housing 1 gradually returns to the correct position, ensuring that the product does not become misaligned due to the gap required for radial floating in the free state.

[0028] In one or more embodiments, the materials of the first insulating medium 2 and the second insulating medium 6 are PTFE.

[0029] See Figure 1 The first insulating medium 2 and the second insulating medium 6, made of PTFE material, have a low dielectric constant, which can ensure mechanical fixation of the first conductor 3 and the second conductor 7 while reducing the delay of radio frequency signals during transmission and improving the signal propagation efficiency, thus possessing practicality.

[0030] In one or more embodiments, a first barb structure 12 is provided in the first part 111 of the first housing 1, and the first insulating medium 2 is clamped in the first housing 1 by the first barb structure 12; a second barb structure 52 is provided in the second housing 5, and the second insulating medium 6 is clamped in the second housing 5 by the second barb structure 52.

[0031] See Figures 1 to 3 The first insulating medium 2 is secured in the first housing 1 by means of the first barb structure 12, and the second insulating medium 6 is secured in the second housing 5 by means of the second barb structure 52. This arrangement can improve the installation strength of the first insulating medium 2 and the second insulating medium 6 and improve the service life of the radio frequency coaxial connector of this application.

[0032] In one or more embodiments, a third housing 9 is further included, disposed within the receiving channel 11 of the first housing 1, with a first end of the third housing 9 abutting against the first portion 111 and a second end of the third housing 9 extending into the second portion 112. See also Figure 1 By configuring the second end of the third housing 9 to extend into the second portion 112 of the receiving channel 11, the distance by which the end of the second housing 5 extends into the second portion 112 of the first housing 1 is limited, thus avoiding the problem of excessive compression of the elastic element 4 and excessive contact between the first conductor 3 and the second conductor 7.

[0033] In one or more embodiments, a stepped layer is provided in the first part 111, and the first end of the third housing 9 abuts against the stepped layer to limit the position of the third housing 9 inside the first housing 1.

[0034] In one or more embodiments, the elastic element 4 is a spring or elastic steel.

[0035] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it. They cannot be used to limit the protection scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A reverse polarity floating TMA radio frequency coaxial connector, characterized by, include: The first housing has an axially extending receiving channel, the receiving channel having a first part and a second part, the inner diameter of the second part being larger than the inner diameter of the first part, a first conductor being installed in the first part through a first insulating medium, and an elastic element being provided in the second part. The second housing, at least partially located within the second portion of the first housing, is pushed to a stationary position by means of the elastic force of the elastic element, and a second conductor is installed within the second housing via a second insulating medium.

2. The reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector of claim 1, wherein: A stop is installed at the second opening of the first housing receiving channel. The stop has an eave extending in the axial direction. A ring is provided on the outer periphery of the second housing. When the elastic member pushes the second housing to a stationary position through the ring, the ring of the second housing abuts against the eave of the stop.

3. The reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector of claim 2, wherein: The inner side of the eaves of the stop has a guide portion with a gradually increasing inner diameter.

4. The reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector of claim 1, wherein: The materials of the first insulating medium and the second insulating medium are PTFE.

5. The reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector of claim 1 or 4, wherein: The first part of the first housing is provided with a first barb structure, and the first insulating medium is held in place by the first barb structure within the first housing.

6. The reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector of claim 1 or 4, wherein: The second housing is provided with a second barb structure, and the second insulating medium is held in place by the second barb structure within the second housing.

7. The reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a third housing disposed within the first housing receiving channel, wherein a first end of the third housing abuts against the first portion and a second end of the third housing extends into the second portion.

8. The reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector of claim 7, wherein: The first part has a stepped layer, and the first end of the third housing abuts against the stepped layer.

9. The reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector of claim 2, wherein: The stop member is threadedly connected to the second part of the first housing.

10. The reverse polarity floating TMA RF coaxial connector of claim 1, wherein: The elastic element is a spring or elastic steel.