Coaxial Cable Connector Axial Compression Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current coaxial cable connectors face challenges such as difficulty in assembly, potential damage to cables, high manufacturing costs, and inferior sealing and coupling performance under applied forces, necessitating an improved design that provides a secure and watertight connection.
Innovation Solution
A coaxial cable connector design featuring a coupler portion, a housing portion that moves axially to compress a conductive outer conductor engager, and resilient fingers that radially compress the outer conductor, eliminating the need for post-based crimping and enhancing the sealing and coupling performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If post-based crimping connectors are used, then mechanical connection is achieved, but assembly becomes difficult and cable damage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the grounding/retention post from the connector design, eliminating the complex multi-step crimping process that required specialized tools and alignment fixtures. The outer conductor engager directly engages the braided shield without needing a separate post insertion and crimping operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the mechanical post-based crimping system with a streamlined outer conductor engager that directly engages the braided shield through a simplified compression mechanism, eliminating the need for specialized crimping tools and alignment fixtures.
2Reliability
If post-based crimping connectors are used, then grounding connection is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the separate grounding post component and its associated crimping tools and alignment fixtures, significantly reducing the number of parts and specialized equipment needed for manufacturing and assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines the functions of the grounding post and outer conductor engagement into a single integrated outer conductor engager structure, eliminating the need for separate components and assembly steps.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design provides a reliable electrical ground, secure mechanical connection, and watertight seals, reducing assembly complexity and manufacturing costs while improving the connector's performance under various forces.
Implementation Method 1
an interior surface of the housing portion is configured to compress the outer conductor engager portion when the housing portion is moved axially relative to the outer conductor engager portion such that an interior surface of the outer conductor engager portion is compressed radially inward against an outer conductor of the coaxial cable
Data Source
AI summary
A connector for a coaxial cable includes a coupler portion configured to engage an interface port, a housing portion having a forward end configured to be disposed at least partially within the coupler portion, and an outer conductor engager portion made of a conductive material disposed within the housing portion. The housing portion includes a rearward end configured to receive the coaxial cable and is configured to move axially relative to a post that engages the outer conductor of the cable. An interior surface of the housing portion is configured to compress an insert of the post when the housing portion is moved axially relative to the post such that the outer conductor is compressed radially inward against an exterior surface of the insert of the post.