EP3143668B1 - Device for connecting a radio frequency circuit or component printed on a flexible support to a coaxial cable - Google Patents

Device for connecting a radio frequency circuit or component printed on a flexible support to a coaxial cable Download PDF

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EP3143668B1
EP3143668B1 EP15721282.0A EP15721282A EP3143668B1 EP 3143668 B1 EP3143668 B1 EP 3143668B1 EP 15721282 A EP15721282 A EP 15721282A EP 3143668 B1 EP3143668 B1 EP 3143668B1
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Tsitoha ANDRIAMIHARIVOLAMENA
Franck TIRARD
Smail Tedjini
Pierre Lemaitre-Auger
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/7005—Guiding, mounting, polarizing or locking means; Extractors
    • H01R12/7011—Locking or fixing a connector to a PCB
    • H01R12/7064—Press fitting
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/36—Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella; Particular materials used therewith
    • H01Q1/38—Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella; Particular materials used therewith formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q7/00—Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/7076—Coupling devices for connection between PCB and component, e.g. display
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/77—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
    • H01R12/81—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to another cable except for flat or ribbon cable
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/38—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
    • H01R24/40—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
    • H01R24/50—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency mounted on a PCB [Printed Circuit Board]
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2103/00—Two poles
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/02—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for antennas

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  • the invention relates to a device for connecting a circuit or radiofrequency component printed on a flexible support, to a coaxial cable.
  • This electronic radiocommunication equipment generally comprises radiofrequency components, including in particular a radio antenna type "whip antenna”. However, these antennas can be bulky.
  • these antennas In addition, to be able to function effectively, these antennas must be positioned vertically. Thus, these antennas lose their effectiveness as soon as the fighter is in a supine position.
  • whip antennas with antennas integrated in the protective clothing, for example by printing the antenna and the antenna supply circuit directly on a part of the garment, such as on a piece of fabric.
  • the part of the garment thus serves as support for the antenna and the power supply circuit.
  • connection connector for electrically connecting the electronic communication equipment to the antenna printed on the support.
  • Such a connector is for example described in the patent EP1760825A1 .
  • An object of the invention is to provide a connection device adapted to connect a circuit or a radiofrequency component printed on a flexible support to a coaxial cable.
  • the proposed device makes it possible to connect the printed radio frequency circuit or component to the coaxial cable, without damaging the flexible support.
  • the proposed device allows the use of a standard connector, already qualified for the intended applications.
  • the antenna assembly 1 shown comprises a support 2, an antenna circuit 3 printed on the support 2 and a connection device 4 for electrically connecting the printed circuit 3 to a coaxial cable (not shown).
  • the antenna circuit 3 may include a radiating portion forming the antenna and a feeding portion for feeding the antenna.
  • the support 2 is in the form of a flat, thin sheet formed of a flexible material, such as fabric or a flexible plastic material (for example a polyimide).
  • the support 2 has a first face 5 and a second face 6, opposite to the first face.
  • the circuit 3 comprises one or more conductive tracks printed on the first face 5 of the support.
  • the circuit 3 comprises two conductive tracks 7 and 8 printed on the support 2.
  • Each conductive track 7, respectively 8, comprises a first end 9, respectively 10, and a second end 11, respectively 12.
  • the connecting device 4 comprises a coaxial cable connector 13, a first piece 14 (or interface piece) and a second piece 15 (or counterpart).
  • the first part 14 is in contact with the first face 5 of the support 2 and the second part 15 is in contact with the second face 6 of the support 2.
  • the support 2 is is located interposed between the two parts 14 and 15. The support 2 extends continuously between the two parts 14 and 15.
  • the first piece 14 and the second piece 15 may be formed of flexible plastic material, such as rubber for example.
  • Each of the parts 14 and 15 is formed of a single piece of material, for example by molding.
  • the coaxial cable connector 13 is a bent connector.
  • the connector 13 comprises a body 16, a connection socket 17 of a coaxial cable and contact pads 18 to 21.
  • the branch plug 17 comprises a tubular portion 22 adapted to receive an end of a coaxial cable in a branch direction X, parallel to the plane of the support 2.
  • the tubular portion 22 has a threaded outer surface, allowing the end to be screwed on. cable on the connection socket 17.
  • the contact pads 18 to 21 extend projecting from the body 16 in a direction Y, substantially perpendicular to the X direction of connection of the coaxial cable. In the example shown on the figure 2 the contact pads 18 to 21 are four in number.
  • the first piece 14 (or interface piece) is designed to encapsulate the connector 13.
  • the first piece 14 comprises a cavity 23 adapted to house the connector 13.
  • the first piece 14 comprises a first opening 24 through which extends the connection socket 17 of the connector 13 to connect the coaxial cable and a second opening 25 through which contact pads 18 to 21 extend to come into contact with the antenna tracks.
  • the first opening 24 has a circular shape allowing the passage of the tubular portion 22 through the first opening 24.
  • the first piece 14 further comprises a substantially flat portion 26 (or first plate) having a first planar face 27 intended to come into contact with the first face 5 of the support 2, and a bulged portion 28 extending projecting from the flat portion 26 and surrounding the cavity 23.
  • the bulged portion 28 has a curved outer surface 29.
  • the second opening 25 is formed in the first face 27.
  • the second opening 25 has a substantially rectangular shape.
  • the second opening 25 is configured so that, during assembly of the connecting device 4, the connector 13 can be inserted into the cavity 23 by the second opening 25.
  • the first piece 14 comprises a plurality of fixing pins 30 to 36 projecting from the first face 27.
  • the second part (or counterpart) comprises a flat part 37 (or second plate) having a second planar face 38 intended to come into contact with the second face 6 of the support 2.
  • the flat part 37 of the second part 15 has dimensions substantially identical to the dimensions of the flat portion 26 of the first piece 14.
  • the second part 15 further comprises fixing holes 40 to 46 formed through the flat part 37.
  • Each attachment pin 30 to 36 of the first piece 14 is adapted to be inserted into a corresponding fixing orifice 40 to 46 of the second piece 15 to fix the first piece 14 and the second piece 15 between them.
  • the connecting device 4 is mounted on the support 2 in the following manner.
  • the connector 13 is first inserted into the cavity 23 of the first piece 14 via the second opening 25.
  • the branching plug 17 is introduced into the cavity 23 via the second opening 25 and then passed through the first opening. opening 24, so as to project out of the first piece 14.
  • the contact pads 18 to 21 of the connector 13 protrude from the first piece 14 through the second opening 25 on the side of the first face 27.
  • the first part 14 is then positioned against the first face 5 of the support 2. More specifically, the first face 27 of the first part 14 is in contact with the first face 5 of the support 2.
  • the first part 14 is positioned so that each contact pad 18 to 21 is in contact with an end 9 to 12 of a conductive track 7, 8. Specifically, each contact pad 18, 19, 20 and 21 is is in contact with the ends 9, 10, 11 and 12 respectively.
  • the second part 15 is positioned in contact with the second face 6 of the support 2. More specifically, the second face 38 of the second part 15 is in contact with the second face 6 of the support 2.
  • the support 2 extends continuously between the two parts 14 and 15 of the device, without being deformed.
  • first piece 14 and the second piece 15 are pressed towards each other, so that the attachment studs 30 to 36 of the first piece 14 pass through the support 2 and are plugged into the fixing holes 40 to 46 of the second room 15.
  • the fixing pins 30 to 36 may be forcefully inserted into the fixing holes 40 to 46 so as to fix the first piece 14 and the second piece 15 between them.
  • the fixing pins 30 to 36 can be crimped into the fixing orifices 40 to 46, once the fixing pins 30 to 36 have been inserted into the fixing orifices 40 to 46.
  • the support 2 is clamped between the first part 14 and the second part 15, which makes it possible to maintain electrical contact between the contact pads 18 to 21 and the contacts.
  • a coaxial connection cable can be connected to the socket 17.
  • connection device 4 makes it possible to limit the risks of tearing of the support 2 in the event of tension exerted on the coaxial cable.
  • the first piece 14 limits the discomfort created by the presence of the connecting device projecting from the support 2.

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Description

DOMAINE DE L'INVENTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

L'invention concerne un dispositif de raccordement d'un circuit ou composant radiofréquence imprimé sur un support souple, à un câble coaxial.The invention relates to a device for connecting a circuit or radiofrequency component printed on a flexible support, to a coaxial cable.

ETAT DE LA TECHNIQUESTATE OF THE ART

Les combattants à pied sont désormais équipés de vêtements de protection qui incorporent du matériel électronique de radiocommunication. Ce matériel électronique de radiocommunication comprend généralement des composants radiofréquence, incluant notamment une antenne radiofréquence de type « antenne fouet ». Cependant, ces antennes peuvent être encombrantes.Foot fighters are now equipped with protective clothing that incorporates electronic radio equipment. This electronic radiocommunication equipment generally comprises radiofrequency components, including in particular a radio antenna type "whip antenna". However, these antennas can be bulky.

De plus, pour pouvoir fonctionner efficacement, ces antennes doivent être positionnées verticalement. Ainsi, ces antennes perdent leur efficacité dès que le combattant se trouve en position couchée.In addition, to be able to function effectively, these antennas must be positioned vertically. Thus, these antennas lose their effectiveness as soon as the fighter is in a supine position.

Il serait envisageable de remplacer ces antennes fouet par des antennes intégrées dans le vêtement de protection, par exemple en imprimant l'antenne et le circuit d'alimentation de l'antenne directement sur une partie du vêtement, tel que sur une pièce de tissu. La partie du vêtement servirait ainsi de support pour l'antenne et le circuit d'alimentation.It would be conceivable to replace these whip antennas with antennas integrated in the protective clothing, for example by printing the antenna and the antenna supply circuit directly on a part of the garment, such as on a piece of fabric. The part of the garment thus serves as support for the antenna and the power supply circuit.

Cependant, cette solution nécessiterait de concevoir un connecteur de raccordement spécifique pour raccorder électriquement le matériel électronique de communication à l'antenne imprimée sur le support. Un tel connecteur est par exemple décrit dans le brevet EP1760825A1 .However, this solution would require the design of a specific connection connector for electrically connecting the electronic communication equipment to the antenna printed on the support. Such a connector is for example described in the patent EP1760825A1 .

La conception d'un tel connecteur est d'autant plus complexe que le support est un support souple tandis que le connecteur est nécessairement rigide. Ainsi, une fixation du connecteur par collage ou soudure directement sur le support souple risquerait à la longue de générer une déchirure du support souple.The design of such a connector is all the more complex as the support is a flexible support while the connector is necessarily rigid. Thus, a fixing of the connector by bonding or welding directly on the flexible support could in the long run generate a tear of the flexible support.

RESUME DE L'INVENTIONSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Un but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif de raccordement adapté pour raccorder un circuit ou un composant radiofréquence imprimé sur un support souple à un câble coaxial.An object of the invention is to provide a connection device adapted to connect a circuit or a radiofrequency component printed on a flexible support to a coaxial cable.

Ce but est atteint par un dispositif de raccordement qui présente les caractéristiques énoncées à la revendication 1.This object is achieved by a connecting device which has the features set forth in claim 1.

Comme les pièces sont fixées sur le support souple par serrage, le dispositif proposé permet de raccorder le circuit ou le composant radiofréquence imprimé au câble coaxial, sans endommager le support souple.Since the parts are fixed on the flexible support by clamping, the proposed device makes it possible to connect the printed radio frequency circuit or component to the coaxial cable, without damaging the flexible support.

De plus, le dispositif proposé autorise l'utilisation d'un connecteur standard, déjà qualifié pour les applications envisagées.In addition, the proposed device allows the use of a standard connector, already qualified for the intended applications.

Le dispositif peut en outre présenter les caractéristiques suivantes :

  • la première pièce présente une première face plane disposée en contact avec la première face du support lorsque la première pièce est disposée contre la première face du support,
  • la deuxième pièce présente une deuxième face plane disposée en contact avec la deuxième face du support lorsque la deuxième pièce est disposée contre la deuxième face du support,
  • les moyens de fixation comprennent des orifices de fixation formés dans l'une des pièces et des pions de fixation formés dans l'autre des pièces et propre à être insérés dans les orifices de fixation pour fixer la première pièce et la deuxième pièce entre elles,
  • les pions s'étendent à travers le support souple lorsque la première pièce et la deuxième pièce sont fixées entre elles, le support souple étant serré entre la première pièce et la deuxième pièce,
  • la prise de branchement d'un câble coaxial est adaptée pour brancher le câble coaxial selon une direction de branchement sensiblement parallèle à la première face du support,
  • le connecteur du câble comprend une surface filetée pour visser le câble coaxiale sur le connecteur,
  • les plots de contact s'étendent selon une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à la première face du support,
  • la première pièce comprend une partie sensiblement plane propre à venir en contact avec la première face du support et une partie renflée entourant la cavité et s'étendant en saillie de la partie plane, la partie renflée présentant une surface externe courbe.
The device can furthermore have the following characteristics:
  • the first piece has a first planar face disposed in contact with the first face of the support when the first piece is disposed against the first face of the support,
  • the second piece has a second flat face disposed in contact with the second face of the support when the second piece is disposed against the second face of the support,
  • the fixing means comprise fixing holes formed in one of the pieces and fixing pins formed in the other parts and adapted to be inserted into the fixing holes for fixing the first piece and the second piece between them,
  • the pins extend through the flexible support when the first piece and the second piece are fixed together, the flexible support being clamped between the first piece and the second piece,
  • the connection plug of a coaxial cable is adapted to connect the coaxial cable in a branch direction substantially parallel to the first face of the support,
  • the cable connector includes a threaded surface for screwing the coaxial cable to the connector,
  • the contact pads extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first face of the support,
  • the first part comprises a substantially flat portion adapted to come into contact with the first face of the support and a bulging portion surrounding the cavity and projecting from the flat portion, the bulged portion having a curved outer surface.

PRESENTATION DES DESSINSPRESENTATION OF THE DRAWINGS

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages ressortiront encore de la description qui suit, laquelle est purement illustrative, et non limitative, et doit être lue en regard des figures annexées, parmi lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 représente de manière schématique un ensemble d'antenne comprenant un circuit imprimé et un dispositif de raccordement conforme à un mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 2 représente de manière schématique les différentes pièces du dispositif de raccordement,
  • la figure 3 représente de manière schématique un connecteur de câble coaxial du dispositif de raccordement,
  • les figures 4A à 4D représentent de manière schématique une première pièce du dispositif de raccordement,
  • les figures 5A à 5C représentent de manière schématique une deuxième pièce du dispositif de raccordement.
Other features and advantages will become apparent from the description which follows, which is purely illustrative, and not limiting, and should be read with reference to the appended figures, among which:
  • the figure 1 schematically represents an antenna assembly comprising a printed circuit and a connection device according to an embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 2 schematically represents the different parts of the connecting device,
  • the figure 3 schematically represents a coaxial cable connector of the connecting device,
  • the Figures 4A to 4D schematically represent a first part of the connecting device,
  • the FIGS. 5A to 5C schematically represent a second part of the connecting device.

DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE D'UN MODE DE REALISATIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT

Sur la figure 1, l'ensemble d'antenne 1 représenté comprend un support 2, un circuit d'antenne 3 imprimé sur le support 2 et un dispositif de raccordement 4 permettant de raccorder électriquement le circuit 3 imprimé à un câble coaxial (non-représenté). Le circuit d'antenne 3 peut inclure une partie rayonnante formant l'antenne et une partie d'alimentation pour l'alimentation de l'antenne.On the figure 1 , the antenna assembly 1 shown comprises a support 2, an antenna circuit 3 printed on the support 2 and a connection device 4 for electrically connecting the printed circuit 3 to a coaxial cable (not shown). The antenna circuit 3 may include a radiating portion forming the antenna and a feeding portion for feeding the antenna.

Le support 2 présente la forme d'une feuille mince, plane, formée en un matériau souple, tel que du tissu ou un matériau plastique souple (par exemple un polyimide). Le support 2 présente une première face 5 et une deuxième face 6, opposée à la première face.The support 2 is in the form of a flat, thin sheet formed of a flexible material, such as fabric or a flexible plastic material (for example a polyimide). The support 2 has a first face 5 and a second face 6, opposite to the first face.

Le circuit 3 comprend une ou plusieurs pistes conductrices imprimées sur la première face 5 du support. Sur l'exemple représenté sur la figure 1, le circuit 3 comprend deux pistes conductrices 7 et 8 imprimées sur le support 2. Chaque piste conductrice 7, respectivement 8, comprend une première extrémité 9, respectivement 10, et une deuxième extrémité 11, respectivement 12.The circuit 3 comprises one or more conductive tracks printed on the first face 5 of the support. In the example shown on the figure 1 , the circuit 3 comprises two conductive tracks 7 and 8 printed on the support 2. Each conductive track 7, respectively 8, comprises a first end 9, respectively 10, and a second end 11, respectively 12.

Le dispositif de raccordement 4 comprend un connecteur de câble coaxial 13, une première pièce 14 (ou pièce d'interface) et une deuxième pièce 15 (ou contre-pièce).The connecting device 4 comprises a coaxial cable connector 13, a first piece 14 (or interface piece) and a second piece 15 (or counterpart).

Lorsque le dispositif 4 est monté sur le support 2, la première pièce 14 est en contact avec la première face 5 du support 2 et la deuxième pièce 15 est en contact avec la deuxième face 6 du support 2. Le support 2 se trouve interposé entre les deux pièces 14 et 15. Le support 2 s'étend continument entre les deux pièces 14 et 15.When the device 4 is mounted on the support 2, the first part 14 is in contact with the first face 5 of the support 2 and the second part 15 is in contact with the second face 6 of the support 2. The support 2 is is located interposed between the two parts 14 and 15. The support 2 extends continuously between the two parts 14 and 15.

La première pièce 14 et la deuxième pièce 15 peuvent être formées en matière plastique souple, tel qu'en caoutchouc par exemple. Chacune des pièces 14 et 15 est formée en une seule pièce de matériau, par exemple par moulage.The first piece 14 and the second piece 15 may be formed of flexible plastic material, such as rubber for example. Each of the parts 14 and 15 is formed of a single piece of material, for example by molding.

Comme illustré sur les figures 2 et 3, le connecteur de câble coaxial 13 est un connecteur de forme coudée. Le connecteur 13 comprend un corps 16, une prise de branchement 17 d'un câble coaxial et des plots de contact 18 à 21.As illustrated on Figures 2 and 3 , the coaxial cable connector 13 is a bent connector. The connector 13 comprises a body 16, a connection socket 17 of a coaxial cable and contact pads 18 to 21.

La prise de branchement 17 comprend une partie tubulaire 22 adaptée pour recevoir une extrémité d'un câble coaxial selon une direction de branchement X, parallèle au plan du support 2. La partie tubulaire 22 présente une surface externe filetée, permettant de visser l'extrémité du câble sur la prise de branchement 17.The branch plug 17 comprises a tubular portion 22 adapted to receive an end of a coaxial cable in a branch direction X, parallel to the plane of the support 2. The tubular portion 22 has a threaded outer surface, allowing the end to be screwed on. cable on the connection socket 17.

Les plots de contact 18 à 21 s'étendent en saillie du corps 16 selon une direction Y, sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction X de branchement du câble coaxial. Dans l'exemple illustré sur la figure 2, les plots de contact 18 à 21 sont au nombre de quatre.The contact pads 18 to 21 extend projecting from the body 16 in a direction Y, substantially perpendicular to the X direction of connection of the coaxial cable. In the example shown on the figure 2 the contact pads 18 to 21 are four in number.

Comme illustré sur les figures 4A à 4D, la première pièce 14 (ou pièce d'interface) est conçue pour encapsuler le connecteur 13. A cet effet, la première pièce 14 comprend une cavité 23 adaptée pour loger le connecteur 13. Par ailleurs, la première pièce 14 comprend une première ouverture 24 à travers laquelle s'étend la prise de branchement 17 du connecteur 13 pour brancher le câble coaxial et une deuxième ouverture 25 à travers laquelle s'étendent des plots de contact 18 à 21 pour venir en contact avec des pistes de l'antenne.As illustrated on Figures 4A to 4D , the first piece 14 (or interface piece) is designed to encapsulate the connector 13. For this purpose, the first piece 14 comprises a cavity 23 adapted to house the connector 13. Moreover, the first piece 14 comprises a first opening 24 through which extends the connection socket 17 of the connector 13 to connect the coaxial cable and a second opening 25 through which contact pads 18 to 21 extend to come into contact with the antenna tracks.

La première ouverture 24 présente une forme circulaire autorisant le passage de la partie tubulaire 22 à travers la première ouverture 24.The first opening 24 has a circular shape allowing the passage of the tubular portion 22 through the first opening 24.

La première pièce 14 comprend en outre une partie sensiblement plane 26 (ou première plaque) ayant une première face plane 27 destinée à venir en contact avec la première face 5 du support 2, et une partie renflée 28 s'étendant en saillie de la partie plane 26 et entourant la cavité 23. La partie renflée 28 présente une surface externe 29 courbe.The first piece 14 further comprises a substantially flat portion 26 (or first plate) having a first planar face 27 intended to come into contact with the first face 5 of the support 2, and a bulged portion 28 extending projecting from the flat portion 26 and surrounding the cavity 23. The bulged portion 28 has a curved outer surface 29.

La deuxième ouverture 25 est formée dans la première face 27. La deuxième ouverture 25 présente une forme sensiblement rectangulaire.The second opening 25 is formed in the first face 27. The second opening 25 has a substantially rectangular shape.

La deuxième ouverture 25 est configurée de sorte que, lors du montage du dispositif de raccordement 4, le connecteur 13 peut être inséré dans la cavité 23 par la deuxième ouverture 25.The second opening 25 is configured so that, during assembly of the connecting device 4, the connector 13 can be inserted into the cavity 23 by the second opening 25.

Par ailleurs, la première pièce 14 comprend une pluralité de pions de fixation 30 à 36 s'étendant en saillie à partir de la première face 27.Furthermore, the first piece 14 comprises a plurality of fixing pins 30 to 36 projecting from the first face 27.

Comme illustré sur les figures 4A à 4C, la deuxième pièce 15 (ou contre-pièce) comprend une partie plane 37 (ou deuxième plaque) ayant une deuxième face 38 plane destinée à venir en contact avec la deuxième face 6 du support 2. La partie plane 37 de la deuxième pièce 15 présente des dimensions sensiblement identiques aux dimensions de la partie plane 26 de la première pièce 14.As illustrated on Figures 4A to 4C the second part (or counterpart) comprises a flat part 37 (or second plate) having a second planar face 38 intended to come into contact with the second face 6 of the support 2. The flat part 37 of the second part 15 has dimensions substantially identical to the dimensions of the flat portion 26 of the first piece 14.

La deuxième pièce 15 comprend en outre des orifices de fixation 40 à 46 formés à travers la partie plane 37.The second part 15 further comprises fixing holes 40 to 46 formed through the flat part 37.

Chaque pion de fixation 30 à 36 de la première pièce 14 est propre à être inséré dans un orifice de fixation 40 à 46 correspondant de la deuxième pièce 15 pour fixer la première pièce 14 et la deuxième pièce 15 entre elles.Each attachment pin 30 to 36 of the first piece 14 is adapted to be inserted into a corresponding fixing orifice 40 to 46 of the second piece 15 to fix the first piece 14 and the second piece 15 between them.

Le dispositif de raccordement 4 est monté sur le support 2 de la manière suivante.The connecting device 4 is mounted on the support 2 in the following manner.

Le connecteur 13 est d'abord inséré dans la cavité 23 de la première pièce 14 via la deuxième ouverture 25. A cet effet, la prise de branchement 17 est introduite dans la cavité 23 via la deuxième ouverture 25 puis est passée à travers la première ouverture 24, de manière à faire saillie hors de la première pièce 14.The connector 13 is first inserted into the cavity 23 of the first piece 14 via the second opening 25. For this purpose, the branching plug 17 is introduced into the cavity 23 via the second opening 25 and then passed through the first opening. opening 24, so as to project out of the first piece 14.

Une fois le connecteur 13 inséré dans la première pièce 14, les plots de contact 18 à 21 du connecteur 13 font saillie hors de la première pièce 14 à travers la deuxième ouverture 25 du côté de la première face 27.Once the connector 13 has been inserted into the first piece 14, the contact pads 18 to 21 of the connector 13 protrude from the first piece 14 through the second opening 25 on the side of the first face 27.

La première pièce 14 est ensuite positionnée contre la première face 5 du support 2. Plus précisément, la première face 27 de la première pièce 14 est en contact avec la première face 5 du support 2.The first part 14 is then positioned against the first face 5 of the support 2. More specifically, the first face 27 of the first part 14 is in contact with the first face 5 of the support 2.

La première pièce 14 est positionnée de sorte que chaque plot de contact 18 à 21 se trouve en contact avec une extrémité 9 à 12 d'une piste conductrice 7, 8. Plus précisément, chaque plot de contact 18, 19, 20 et 21 se trouve en contact avec les extrémités 9, 10, 11 et 12 respectivement.The first part 14 is positioned so that each contact pad 18 to 21 is in contact with an end 9 to 12 of a conductive track 7, 8. Specifically, each contact pad 18, 19, 20 and 21 is is in contact with the ends 9, 10, 11 and 12 respectively.

De même, la deuxième pièce 15 est positionnée en contact avec la deuxième face 6 du support 2. Plus précisément, la deuxième face 38 de la deuxième pièce 15 est en contact avec la deuxième face 6 du support 2.Similarly, the second part 15 is positioned in contact with the second face 6 of the support 2. More specifically, the second face 38 of the second part 15 is in contact with the second face 6 of the support 2.

Ainsi, le support 2 s'étend continument entre les deux pièces 14 et 15 du dispositif, sans être déformé.Thus, the support 2 extends continuously between the two parts 14 and 15 of the device, without being deformed.

Puis, la première pièce 14 et la deuxième pièce 15 sont pressées l'une vers l'autre, de sorte que les pions de fixation 30 à 36 de la première pièce 14 traversent le support 2 et viennent s'enficher dans les orifices de fixation 40 à 46 de la deuxième pièce 15.Then, the first piece 14 and the second piece 15 are pressed towards each other, so that the attachment studs 30 to 36 of the first piece 14 pass through the support 2 and are plugged into the fixing holes 40 to 46 of the second room 15.

Les pions de fixation 30 à 36 peuvent être insérés en force dans les orifices de fixation 40 à 46 de manière à fixer la première pièce 14 et la deuxième pièce 15 entre elles.The fixing pins 30 to 36 may be forcefully inserted into the fixing holes 40 to 46 so as to fix the first piece 14 and the second piece 15 between them.

Alternativement, les pions de fixation 30 à 36 peuvent être sertis dans les orifices de fixation 40 à 46, une fois les pions de fixation 30 à 36 insérés dans les orifices de fixation 40 à 46.Alternatively, the fixing pins 30 to 36 can be crimped into the fixing orifices 40 to 46, once the fixing pins 30 to 36 have been inserted into the fixing orifices 40 to 46.

Une fois les pièces 14 et 15 fixées l'une à l'autre, le support 2 se trouve serré entre première pièce 14 et la deuxième pièce 15, ce qui permet de maintenir un contact électrique entre les plots de contact 18 à 21 et les pistes conductrices 7 et 8.Once the parts 14 and 15 are fixed to each other, the support 2 is clamped between the first part 14 and the second part 15, which makes it possible to maintain electrical contact between the contact pads 18 to 21 and the contacts. conductive tracks 7 and 8.

Pour raccorder le circuit 3 à un équipement électronique de communication, un câble coaxial de raccordement peut être branché sur la prise 17.To connect the circuit 3 to an electronic communication equipment, a coaxial connection cable can be connected to the socket 17.

Comme le support 2 est serré entre les faces planes 27 et 38 des deux pièces 14 et 15, le dispositif de raccordement 4 proposé permet de limiter les risques de déchirure du support 2 en cas de tension exercée sur le câble coaxial.As the support 2 is clamped between the planar faces 27 and 38 of the two parts 14 and 15, the proposed connection device 4 makes it possible to limit the risks of tearing of the support 2 in the event of tension exerted on the coaxial cable.

Par ailleurs, du fait de la forme courbe de la partie renflée 28, la première pièce 14 limite l'inconfort créé par la présence du dispositif de raccordement en saillie du support 2.Moreover, because of the curved shape of the bulged portion 28, the first piece 14 limits the discomfort created by the presence of the connecting device projecting from the support 2.

Enfin, la première pièce 14 protège le connecteur 13.Finally, the first part 14 protects the connector 13.

Claims (9)

  1. A connecting device (4) of a radiofrequency circuit or component (3) printed on a flexible support (2) to a coaxial cable, comprising:
    - a first piece (14) suitable for being arranged against a first face (5) of the support (2) on which the circuit or the component (3) is printed,
    - a second piece (15) suitable for being arranged against a second face (6) of the support (2), opposite the first face, and
    wherein the first piece (14) and/or the second piece (15) comprises fixing means (30-36, 40-46) for fixing the first piece (14) and the second piece (15) together, the flexible support (2) being clamped between the first piece (14) and the second piece (15) so as to maintain electrical contact between the connector (13) and the circuit or component (3),
    characterized in that it comprises a coaxial cable connector (13) comprising a body (16), a connecting socket (17) for a coaxial cable adapted for receiving one end of a coaxial cable in a connection direction (X), and contact pads (18-21) suitable for coming into contact with tracks (7, 8) of the radiofrequency circuit or component (3), the contact pads (18-21) extending projecting from the body (16) in a direction (Y), perpendicular to the connecting direction (X) of the coaxial cable, and in that the first piece (14) comprises a cavity (23) housing the coaxial cable connector (13), a first opening (24) through which the connecting socket (17) of the connector (13) extends and a second opening (25) through which the contact pads (18-21) of the connector (13) extend.
  2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the first piece (14) has a first planar face (27) arranged in contact with the first face (5) of the support (2) when the first piece (14) is arranged against the first face (5) of the support (2).
  3. The device according to one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the second piece (15) has a second planar face (38) arranged in contact with the second face (6) of the support (2) when the second piece (15) is arranged against the second face (6) of the support (2).
  4. The device according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fixing means (30-36, 40-46) comprise fastening holes (40-46) formed in one (15) of the pieces and attachment pins (30-36) formed in the other (14) of the pieces and suitable for being inserted into the fastening holes (40-46) for fixing the first piece (14) and the second piece (15) together.
  5. The device according to claim 4, wherein the attachment pins (30-36) extend through the flexible support (2) when the first piece (14) and the second piece (15) are fixed together, the flexible support (2) being clamped between the first piece (14) and the second piece (15).
  6. The device according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the connecting socket (17) for a coaxial cable is adapted for connecting the coaxial cable in a connection direction (X) parallel to the first face (5) of the support (2).
  7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the cable connector (13) comprises a threaded surface for screwing the coaxial cable onto the connector (13).
  8. The device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the contact pads (18-21) of the connector (13) extend in a direction (Y) perpendicular to the first face (5) of the support (2).
  9. The device according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the first piece (14) comprises a planar part (26) suitable for coming into contact with the first face (5) of the support (2) and a bulging part (28) enclosing the cavity (23) and extending projecting from the planar part (26), the bulging part (28) having a curved external surface (29).
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