Push-On RF Connector With Spring-Loaded Sleeve
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional RF connectors require time-consuming threading mechanisms for connecting and disconnecting cables to testing equipment, which hampers efficiency, especially during frequent usage.
Innovation Solution
A female type RF connector with a push-on connection system, featuring a conductive sleeve with springs and a middle portion that acts as a stop, allowing quick and easy insertion and removal by pressing onto a plug member, reducing the need for threading.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional threaded connection mechanisms are used for RF connectors, then reliable electrical connection and mechanical fastening are achieved, but connection and disconnection time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is divided into two functional parts: a push-on connection component for rapid mechanical engagement and a threaded connection component for secure fastening. This segmentation allows the connector to achieve both quick connection and reliable electrical contact by separating the rapid engagement function from the secure fastening function.
Solution Approach 2:
The push-on connection component performs preliminary mechanical engagement and electrical contact establishment before the threaded portion is fully tightened. This preliminary action enables rapid initial connection, after which the threaded mechanism can be completed without delaying the overall connection process.
2Strength
If threaded fastening mechanisms are used for RF connectors, then secure mechanical connection is achieved, but operational convenience decreases during frequent usage
Solution Approach 1:
The connector combines a push-on component for easy engagement with a threaded component for secure fastening. The push-on portion allows operators to quickly connect and disconnect cables with minimal effort, while the threaded portion provides the necessary mechanical strength when fully engaged.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector transitions from a static threaded-only design to a dynamic two-stage system where the push-on component enables rapid initial engagement, and the threaded component can be adjusted or fully tightened as needed. This dynamic approach adapts to different operational requirements.
3Reliability
If conventional RF connectors are used for cable connections, then electrical connectivity is maintained, but testing efficiency decreases during frequent cable changes
Solution Approach 1:
The connector separates the rapid push-on engagement function from the secure threaded fastening function, enabling operators to quickly change cables during testing while maintaining reliable electrical connectivity. The push-on component allows for rapid cable replacement without requiring full thread engagement each time.
Solution Approach 2:
The push-on connection establishes preliminary electrical connectivity and mechanical engagement before complete fastening is achieved. This allows testing to continue or be quickly resumed during cable changes, improving overall testing efficiency while maintaining connection reliability.
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 push-on connection significantly reduces operator time and improves testing efficiency by enabling faster connection and disconnection of cables, making it more convenient for frequent usage compared to traditional threaded connections.
Implementation Method 1
a conductive sleeve with springs
Data Source
AI summary
A radio frequency (RF) connector on a circuit board is provided. The RF connector includes a socket member, which includes a conductive sleeve comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, a plurality of springs connecting the top portion to the bottom portion. The RF connector also includes a base inside the conductive sleeve comprising a matching hole configured to match to a conductive pin of a plug member. The RF connector further includes an end portion electrically coupled to the circuit board. The end portion is mounted on the circuit board. The RF connector also includes a middle portion connected between the socket member and the end portion.