CA2320683C - Ferromagnetic coaxial t-junction connector device - Google Patents
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Abstract
.cndot. A ferromagnetic coaxial T-junction connector device comprises a generally T-shaped coaxial cable having at least 3 input/output ports, a ring-shaped ferromagnetic element securely attached to each input/output port, and a socket made of a non-magnetic material. The generally T-shaped coaxial cable may have 1 input port and 2 or more output ports. The ring-shaped ferromagnetic element may be made of metallic alloys containing iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), etc. The socket has a cylindrical recess in order to detachably receive a magnetic coaxial connector device at each end. The ring-shaped ferromagnetic element engages with a ring-shaped magnetic element of a coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device. The coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device may be either unisex-type or bisex-type. This invention relates to coaxial connector devices, and the principal use of the invention is for electro-optical connection.
Description
Description Title = Ferromagnetic Coaxial T-Junction Connector Device Technical Field = This invention relates to coaxial connector devices, more particularly to a coaxial T-junction connector device.
Background Art = There are many instances where it would be desirable to be able to magnetically connect electrical conductors and/or optical waveguides in a coaxial cable by a T-junction connector.
= A number of patents disclose magnetic connectors for electrical conductors and/or optical waveguides in different configurations.
= Canadian Patent 1 113 760 discloses "MAGNETIC CONNECTOR FOR
OPTICAL CABLES". This prior art magnetically connects optical waveguides, but does not have a coaxial configuration.
= U.S. Patent 4 690 495 discloses "Optical fiber magnetic connector". This prior art magnetically connects optical waveguides, but does not have a socket assembly.
= U.S. Patent 4 844 582 discloses "Hybrid electro-optical connectors", and U.S. Patent 5 015 061 discloses "Optical connector". These prior arts magnetically connect both electrical conductors and optical waveguides, but do not have a coaxial configuration.
= U.S. Patent 5 401 175 discloses "Magnetic coaxial connector".
This prior art magnetically connects electrical conductors, but does not have a socket assembly.
= U.S. Patent 6 004 045 discloses "Optical connector". This prior art magnetically connects optical waveguides, but does not have a socket assembly.
= These prior art arrangements do not magnetically connect electrical conductors and/or optical waveguides by a T-junction connector.
Description of the Invention = It is a primary object of the invention to provide a coaxial T-junction connector device for connecting electrical conductors and/or optical waveguides in a coaxial configuration.
= It is another object of the invention to provide a coaxial T-junction connector device which connects one connector to another connector by a magnetic force.
= It is another object of the invention to provide a coaxial T-junction connector device in a sexless configuration, without requiring both male and female connectors, or sex-change converters.
= A ferromagnetic coaxial T-junction connector device comprises a generally T-shaped coaxial cable having at least 3 input/output ports, a ring-shaped ferromagnetic element securely attached to each input/output port, and a socket made of a non-magnetic material. The generally T-shaped coaxial cable may have 1 input port and 2 or more output ports. The ring-shaped ferromagnetic element may be made of metallic alloys containing iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), etc. The socket has a cylindrical recess in order to detachably receive a magnetic coaxial connector device at each end. The ring-shaped ferromagnetic element engages with a ring-shaped magnetic element of a coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device. The coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device may be either unisex-type or bisex-type.
Brief Description of the Figures in the Drawings = In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention:
o Figure 1 marked "Prior Art" is a sectional view of a conventional coaxial T-junction connector device;
o Figure 2 is a sectional view of one embodiment of a coaxial T-junction connector device according to the invention;
o Figure 3 is a sectional view of another embodiment of a coaxial T-junction connector device according to the invention; and o Figure 4 is a sectional view of another embodiment of a coaxial T-junction connector device according to the invention; and o Figure 5 is an expanded sectional view of a coaxial T-junction connector device according to the invention.
Modes for Carrying Out the Invention = One conventional coaxial T-junction connector device 1-0 shown in Figure 1 marked "Prior Art" comprises a generally T-shaped coaxial cable 1-0 having 3 female input/output ports.
Each female input/output port engages with a mating male coaxial adapter 1-4 of a coaxial connector device.
= The conventional coaxial T-junction connector device makes a mechanical connection, which is prone to vibration, leading to low reliability of the connection.
= In one embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 2, a coaxial T-junction connector device 2-0 comprises a generally T-shaped coaxial cable 2-1 having at least 3 input/output ports, a ring-shaped ferromagnetic element 2-2 securely attached to each input/output port of the generally T-shaped coaxial cable 2-1 and a socket 2-3 made of a non-magnetic material securely attached around the generally T-shaped coaxial cable 2-1.
= The coaxial cable 2-1 has a planar end.
= The generally T-shaped coaxial cable 2-1 may have 1 input port and 2 or more output ports. The ring-shaped ferromagnetic element 2-2 may be made of metallic alloys containing iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), etc. The socket 2-3 has a cylindrical recess in order to detachably receive a magnetic coaxial connector device 2-4 having a planar end at each end.
= The ring-shaped ferromagnetic element 2-2 engages with a ring-shaped magnetic element of a coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device 2-4. The inner diameter of the cylindrical recess matches with the outer diameter of the magnetic coaxial connector device 2-4 in order to provide automatic self-alignment. The coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device 2-4 may be either unisex-type or bisex-type. Preferably, the magnetic element of the coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device 2-4 is made of a rare-earth permanent magnet.
= Figure 2 shows a coaxial T-junction connector device 2-0 engaging with a unisex-type coaxial adapter 2-4 of a magnetic coaxial connector device. This embodiment of the invention has 1 input port and 2 output ports.
= Figure 3 shows a coaxial T-junction connector device 3-0 engaging with a bisex-type coaxial adapter 3-4 of a magnetic coaxial connector device. This embodiment of the invention has 1 input port and 2 output ports.
= Figure 4 shows a coaxial T-junction connector device 4-0 engaging with a bisex-type coaxial adapter 4-4 of a magnetic coaxial connector device. This embodiment of the invention has 1 input port and 3 output ports.
= Figure 5 shows a sectional view of the coaxial T-junction connector device. The generally T-shaped coaxial cable 5-1 of the coaxial T-junction connector device may comprise a centre optical waveguide 5-5 for carrying optical signals, and a plurality of outer electrical conductors 5-6 and 5-7 around the centre optical waveguide 5-5 for carrying electrical power (DC electrical power or AC electrical power). Each electrical conductor is separated by an electrical insulator from another electrical conductor.
= Alternatively, the generally T-shaped coaxial cable 5-1 of the coaxial T-junction connector device may only comprise a centre optical waveguide 5-5 for carrying optical signals.
= Alternatively, the generally T-shaped coaxial cable 5-1 of the coaxial T-junction connector device may only comprise a plurality of electrical conductors 5-6 and 5-7 for carrying electrical power (DC electrical power or AC electrical power). Each electrical conductor is separated by an electrical insulator.
= The centre optical waveguide 5-5 of the coaxial T-junction connector device may be a glass fibre, a plastic fibre, a liquid light guide, or a quartz light guide.
Background Art = There are many instances where it would be desirable to be able to magnetically connect electrical conductors and/or optical waveguides in a coaxial cable by a T-junction connector.
= A number of patents disclose magnetic connectors for electrical conductors and/or optical waveguides in different configurations.
= Canadian Patent 1 113 760 discloses "MAGNETIC CONNECTOR FOR
OPTICAL CABLES". This prior art magnetically connects optical waveguides, but does not have a coaxial configuration.
= U.S. Patent 4 690 495 discloses "Optical fiber magnetic connector". This prior art magnetically connects optical waveguides, but does not have a socket assembly.
= U.S. Patent 4 844 582 discloses "Hybrid electro-optical connectors", and U.S. Patent 5 015 061 discloses "Optical connector". These prior arts magnetically connect both electrical conductors and optical waveguides, but do not have a coaxial configuration.
= U.S. Patent 5 401 175 discloses "Magnetic coaxial connector".
This prior art magnetically connects electrical conductors, but does not have a socket assembly.
= U.S. Patent 6 004 045 discloses "Optical connector". This prior art magnetically connects optical waveguides, but does not have a socket assembly.
= These prior art arrangements do not magnetically connect electrical conductors and/or optical waveguides by a T-junction connector.
Description of the Invention = It is a primary object of the invention to provide a coaxial T-junction connector device for connecting electrical conductors and/or optical waveguides in a coaxial configuration.
= It is another object of the invention to provide a coaxial T-junction connector device which connects one connector to another connector by a magnetic force.
= It is another object of the invention to provide a coaxial T-junction connector device in a sexless configuration, without requiring both male and female connectors, or sex-change converters.
= A ferromagnetic coaxial T-junction connector device comprises a generally T-shaped coaxial cable having at least 3 input/output ports, a ring-shaped ferromagnetic element securely attached to each input/output port, and a socket made of a non-magnetic material. The generally T-shaped coaxial cable may have 1 input port and 2 or more output ports. The ring-shaped ferromagnetic element may be made of metallic alloys containing iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), etc. The socket has a cylindrical recess in order to detachably receive a magnetic coaxial connector device at each end. The ring-shaped ferromagnetic element engages with a ring-shaped magnetic element of a coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device. The coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device may be either unisex-type or bisex-type.
Brief Description of the Figures in the Drawings = In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention:
o Figure 1 marked "Prior Art" is a sectional view of a conventional coaxial T-junction connector device;
o Figure 2 is a sectional view of one embodiment of a coaxial T-junction connector device according to the invention;
o Figure 3 is a sectional view of another embodiment of a coaxial T-junction connector device according to the invention; and o Figure 4 is a sectional view of another embodiment of a coaxial T-junction connector device according to the invention; and o Figure 5 is an expanded sectional view of a coaxial T-junction connector device according to the invention.
Modes for Carrying Out the Invention = One conventional coaxial T-junction connector device 1-0 shown in Figure 1 marked "Prior Art" comprises a generally T-shaped coaxial cable 1-0 having 3 female input/output ports.
Each female input/output port engages with a mating male coaxial adapter 1-4 of a coaxial connector device.
= The conventional coaxial T-junction connector device makes a mechanical connection, which is prone to vibration, leading to low reliability of the connection.
= In one embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 2, a coaxial T-junction connector device 2-0 comprises a generally T-shaped coaxial cable 2-1 having at least 3 input/output ports, a ring-shaped ferromagnetic element 2-2 securely attached to each input/output port of the generally T-shaped coaxial cable 2-1 and a socket 2-3 made of a non-magnetic material securely attached around the generally T-shaped coaxial cable 2-1.
= The coaxial cable 2-1 has a planar end.
= The generally T-shaped coaxial cable 2-1 may have 1 input port and 2 or more output ports. The ring-shaped ferromagnetic element 2-2 may be made of metallic alloys containing iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), etc. The socket 2-3 has a cylindrical recess in order to detachably receive a magnetic coaxial connector device 2-4 having a planar end at each end.
= The ring-shaped ferromagnetic element 2-2 engages with a ring-shaped magnetic element of a coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device 2-4. The inner diameter of the cylindrical recess matches with the outer diameter of the magnetic coaxial connector device 2-4 in order to provide automatic self-alignment. The coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device 2-4 may be either unisex-type or bisex-type. Preferably, the magnetic element of the coaxial adapter of the magnetic coaxial connector device 2-4 is made of a rare-earth permanent magnet.
= Figure 2 shows a coaxial T-junction connector device 2-0 engaging with a unisex-type coaxial adapter 2-4 of a magnetic coaxial connector device. This embodiment of the invention has 1 input port and 2 output ports.
= Figure 3 shows a coaxial T-junction connector device 3-0 engaging with a bisex-type coaxial adapter 3-4 of a magnetic coaxial connector device. This embodiment of the invention has 1 input port and 2 output ports.
= Figure 4 shows a coaxial T-junction connector device 4-0 engaging with a bisex-type coaxial adapter 4-4 of a magnetic coaxial connector device. This embodiment of the invention has 1 input port and 3 output ports.
= Figure 5 shows a sectional view of the coaxial T-junction connector device. The generally T-shaped coaxial cable 5-1 of the coaxial T-junction connector device may comprise a centre optical waveguide 5-5 for carrying optical signals, and a plurality of outer electrical conductors 5-6 and 5-7 around the centre optical waveguide 5-5 for carrying electrical power (DC electrical power or AC electrical power). Each electrical conductor is separated by an electrical insulator from another electrical conductor.
= Alternatively, the generally T-shaped coaxial cable 5-1 of the coaxial T-junction connector device may only comprise a centre optical waveguide 5-5 for carrying optical signals.
= Alternatively, the generally T-shaped coaxial cable 5-1 of the coaxial T-junction connector device may only comprise a plurality of electrical conductors 5-6 and 5-7 for carrying electrical power (DC electrical power or AC electrical power). Each electrical conductor is separated by an electrical insulator.
= The centre optical waveguide 5-5 of the coaxial T-junction connector device may be a glass fibre, a plastic fibre, a liquid light guide, or a quartz light guide.
Claims (8)
1. A coaxial T-junction connector device, comprising:
o a generally T-shaped coaxial cable having a planar end, the T-shaped coaxial cable having a connection point, the T-shaped coaxial cable having at least 3 input/output ports, the T-shaped coaxial cable comprising a centre optical waveguide for carrying optical signals, and a plurality of outer electrical conductors around the centre optical waveguide for carrying electrical power, each electrical conductor separated by an electrical insulator;
~ a ring-shaped ferromagnetic element securely attached to each input/output port of the generally T-shaped coaxial cable; and ~ a socket made of a non-magnetic material securely attached around the generally T-shaped coaxial cable, the socket having a cylindrical recess in order to detachably receive a magnetic coaxial connector device at each end, the cylindrical recess having an inner diameter, the magnetic coaxial connector device having a planar end and an outer diameter;
the ring-shaped ferromagnetic element engaging with a ring-shaped magnetic element of the magnetic coaxial connector device, the inner diameter of the cylindrical recess matching with the outer diameter of the magnetic coaxial connector device in order to provide automatic self-alignment, the connection point of the coaxial cable laterally align with the ring-shaped ferromagnetic element and with the ring-shaped magnetic element of the magnetic coaxial connector device at simultaneous planar mating surfaces in flush fashion.
o a generally T-shaped coaxial cable having a planar end, the T-shaped coaxial cable having a connection point, the T-shaped coaxial cable having at least 3 input/output ports, the T-shaped coaxial cable comprising a centre optical waveguide for carrying optical signals, and a plurality of outer electrical conductors around the centre optical waveguide for carrying electrical power, each electrical conductor separated by an electrical insulator;
~ a ring-shaped ferromagnetic element securely attached to each input/output port of the generally T-shaped coaxial cable; and ~ a socket made of a non-magnetic material securely attached around the generally T-shaped coaxial cable, the socket having a cylindrical recess in order to detachably receive a magnetic coaxial connector device at each end, the cylindrical recess having an inner diameter, the magnetic coaxial connector device having a planar end and an outer diameter;
the ring-shaped ferromagnetic element engaging with a ring-shaped magnetic element of the magnetic coaxial connector device, the inner diameter of the cylindrical recess matching with the outer diameter of the magnetic coaxial connector device in order to provide automatic self-alignment, the connection point of the coaxial cable laterally align with the ring-shaped ferromagnetic element and with the ring-shaped magnetic element of the magnetic coaxial connector device at simultaneous planar mating surfaces in flush fashion.
2. The coaxial T-junction connector device as defined in claim 1, in which the centre optical waveguide of the T-shaped coaxial cable is a glass fibre.
3. The coaxial T-junction connector device as defined in claim 1, in which the centre optical waveguide of the T-shaped coaxial cable is a plastic fibre.
4. The coaxial T-junction connector device as defined in claim 1, in which the centre optical waveguide of the T-shaped coaxial cable is a liquid light guide.
5. The coaxial T-junction connector device as defined in claim 1, in which the centre optical waveguide of the T-shaped coaxial cable is a quartz light guide.
6. The coaxial T-junction connector device as defined in claim 2 or claim 4, in which the centre optical waveguide is a plastic fibre.
7. The coaxial T-junction connector device as defined in claim 2 or claim 4, in which the centre optical waveguide is a liquid light guide.
8. The coaxial T-junction connector device as defined in claim 2 or claim 4, in which the centre optical waveguide is a quartz light guide.
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