Universal Coaxial Connector Deformable Compression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current coaxial cable connectors require specific sizes to match the cable, leading to poor electrical and mechanical connections due to improper sizing and installation variations, resulting in low performance.
Innovation Solution
A universal coaxial cable connector assembly with a compression member, clamp ring, and deformable washer that crumples the corrugated outer conductor, ensuring a secure connection regardless of cable size variations through axial advancement and malleable materials for conforming to irregularities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If specifically-sized connectors are chosen for each cable size, then the connector size matches the cable size, but improper sizing or installation variations lead to poor electrical and mechanical connections
Solution Approach 1:
The connector body is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple cable sizes through a single compression surface geometry. The compression member applies radial compressive force that adapts to different cable diameters, allowing one connector design to reliably connect various cable sizes without requiring size-specific connector variants.
Solution Approach 2:
The compression member transforms axial compressive force into radial compressive force on the cable. By controlling the magnitude and distribution of this radial force, the connector adapts to different cable sizes and maintains consistent electrical connection quality across varying cable dimensions, resolving the contradiction between universality and connection reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a universal connector design is used for various cable sizes, then connector versatility is improved, but connection reliability may deteriorate due to size mismatches
Solution Approach 1:
The compression surface is designed with specific geometric characteristics (radius, angle, and profile) that create optimal local contact conditions for different cable sizes. The compression member distributes radial force non-uniformly across the cable surface, concentrating pressure where needed to ensure reliable electrical connection regardless of the cable's overall diameter.
3Manufacturing precision
If rigid compression surfaces are used, then manufacturing precision is improved, but the ability to accommodate cable irregularities and variations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The compression member is designed to apply dynamic radial compressive force that automatically adjusts to the cable's actual dimensions and surface irregularities. As the compression member engages the cable, it deforms elastically to conform to the cable's corrugated surface, maintaining precise geometric control while adapting to manufacturing variations in the cable itself.
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 solution provides a reliable, high-performance electrical and mechanical connection by collapsing corrugations between cooperating surfaces, accommodating various cable sizes and irregularities, thus enhancing signal transmission and durability.
Implementation Method 1
the clamp and the compression surface crumple therebetween a corrugation of the outer conductor of the coaxial cable under the condition that the clamp is axially advanced into proximity of the compression surface
Implementation Method 2
a deformable washer having a first end, a second end, and an inner bore defined between the first end and the second end, the deformable washer being positioned between the first end of the clamp and the second end of the connector body
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AI summary
A connector comprising a connector body comprising a first end, a second end, and an inner bore defined between the first and second ends of the body, a compression member comprising a first end, a second end, and an inner bore defined between the first and second ends of the cap, the first end of the compression member being structured to engage the second end of the connector body, a clamp comprising a first end, a second end, an inner bore defined between the first and second ends of the clamp, wherein the clamp facilitates threadable insertion of a coaxial cable, and a compression surface disposed within the connector body, wherein axial advancement of the compression member facilitates the clamp being axially advanced into proximity with the compression surface such that the clamp and the compression surface transmit force between one another is provided. An associated method is also provided.