GB2274025A - Protecting sleeve for coaxial connector - Google Patents

Protecting sleeve for coaxial connector Download PDF

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GB2274025A
GB2274025A GB9300111A GB9300111A GB2274025A GB 2274025 A GB2274025 A GB 2274025A GB 9300111 A GB9300111 A GB 9300111A GB 9300111 A GB9300111 A GB 9300111A GB 2274025 A GB2274025 A GB 2274025A
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Cheng Sheng Hsu
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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
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5213—Covers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
    • H01R13/5205—Sealing means between cable and housing, e.g. grommet
    • 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

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Abstract

A protecting sleeve for a coaxial connector-cable assembly is integrally formed in longitudinal direction with a first annular portion 11, a tapering neck portion, a second annular portion 12, and a multi-step portion 14. An opening is formed at one end of the first annular portion for receiving the coaxial connector-cable assembly. The multistep portion 14 has a plurality of steps each of which has a specific diameter thus enabling different sizes of cables 5, 5' to be positioned by the multi-step portion. The multi-step portion 14 may initially be formed as a blind bore. The sleeve prevent dust ingress into the connector. <IMAGE>

Description

PROTECTING COVER FOR A COAXIAL CONNECTOR The present invention relates to a protecting cover for a coaxial connector.
A conventional coaxial connector is made of metal which is easily adhered to by dust, causing electrical noise. Also, the connector easily induces static charge, causing electric shock. To solve the above problems, the manufacturers provide a protecting cover as shown in Fig.
4. The protecting cover comprises an annular sleeve 52 and a taper sleeve 53 for respectively enclosing a connector 4 and a cable 5 connected thereto. The assembly of the protecting cover 52, 53, the coaxial connector 4, and the coaxial cable 5 is shown in Fig. 5. However, for long term use, a gap between the annular sleeve 52 and the taper sleeve 53 is enlarged, thus filled with dust and causing the above mentioned problems. Since, the taper sleeve 53 can only mate with a specific size (diameter) of coaxial cable, thus different sizes of cables require different sizes of taper sleeves and increase costs.
It is the purpose of the present invention, therefore, to mitigate and/or obviate the above-mentioned drawback in the manner set forth in the detailed description of the preferred embodiment.
An object of the present invention is to provide a protecting cover for a coaxial connector. The protecting cover encloses the coaxial connector in a manner to prevent any dust from adhering to the coaxial connector. Another object of the present invention is to provide a protecting cover which is allowed to fit any size of coaxial cables.
These and additional objects, if not set forth specifically herein, will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the detailed description provided hereunder, with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.
In the drawings: Fig. 1 is a protecting cover in accordance with the present invention for enclosing a conventional coaxial connector and cable assembly; Fig. 2 illustrates a sectional view of the protecting cover enclosing a conventional coaxial connector-cable assembly; Fig. 3 is similar to Fig. 2, merely with a different cable size thereof; Fig. 4 is a conventional protecting cover and a coaxial connector-cable assembly; and Fig. 5 illustrates the protecting cover and coaxial connector-cable of Fig. 4, which have been assembled.
Referring to Fig. 1, a protecting sleeve 1 of the present invention is integrally made of deformable plastic material. The protecting sleeve 1 is longitudinally formed with a first annular portion 11, a tapering neck portion 13, a second annular portion 12, and a multi-step portion 14.
The diameters of each portion decreases from left to right.
The first annular portion 11 has an opening 10 for receiving a coaxial connector-cable assembly. One end of the multi-step portion 14 is a blind recess for preventing dust from entering thereinto when the sleeve is in storage prior to use. The conventional connector 4 has a head 40, a first neck 41, and a second neck 42. Since the head 40 has a diameter greater than that of the first neck 41, a shoulder is defined therebetween. Generally, the head 40 and the first neck 41 each has a constant diameter. However the diameter of the cable 5 is not limited to a constant value.
Therefore, the multi-step portion 14 is invented for different sizes of cables.
Before inserting the connector-cable assembly into the protecting sleeve 1, a user has to cut a tail end from the multi-step portion 14 of the sleeve 1. Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, the coaxial connector-cable assembly is inserted into the protecting sleeve 1 from the opening 10 thereof, thus the first annular portion 11 positions the head 40, the taper portion 13 contacts against the shoulder between the head 40 and the first neck 41, the second annular portion 12 encloses part of the first neck 41, the second neck 42, and part of the cable 5, the multi-step portion 14 positions another part of the cable 5. The first annular portion 11 has a length greater than that of the head 40 of the connector 4, thus leaving a portion protruding over the head 40 of the connector 4 preventing dust from entering into the head 40. Since the multi-step portion 14 is used for fitting different sizes of cables, it is allowed to be cut at any appropriate step. For example, the multi-step portion 14 in Fig. 3 has more steps cut from it than portion 14 in Fig. 2, for positioning a different cable 5' which has a diameter greater than that of the cable 5.
While the present invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that various modifications thereof will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading this specification. Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention disclosed herein is intended to cover all such modifica tions

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CLAIMS:
1. A protecting sleeve for a coaxial connector-cable assembly which has a head (40), a first neck (41), a second neck (42), and a cable (5) connected thereto in longitudinal direction, being integrally and longitudinally formed with a first annular portion (11), a tapering neck portion (13), a second annular portion (12), and a multi-step portion (14); wherein said first annular portion (11) has an opening (10) for receiving said coaxial connector-cable assembly and further positioning said head (40) therein, said tapering neck portion (13) contacts against a shoulder between said head (40) and said first neck (41), said second annular portion (12) encloses said second neck (42) and part of said cable (5), said multi-step portion (14) positions said cable (5).
2. A protecting sleeve for a coaxial connector-cable assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said multi-step portion (14) has a plurality of steps each of which has a specific diameter for positioning a corresponding size of cable.
3. A protecting sleeve for a coaxial connector-cable assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said multi-step portion (14) has a blind recess end for preventing dust entering thereinto when in storage.
4. A protective sleeve for a coaxial connector-cable assembly, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to, and as illustrated in, Figures 1 and 2 or Figure 3 of the accompanying drawings.
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EP2175528A1 (en) * 2008-10-13 2010-04-14 Radiall Easy grip coaxial connector element
EP3676914A4 (en) * 2017-08-28 2021-04-28 John Mezzalingua Associates LLC Weather protecting (wp) housing for coaxial cable connectors

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US3522578A (en) * 1968-02-27 1970-08-04 Kdi Sealtron Corp Cable conforming connector sleeve
US3528051A (en) * 1967-10-30 1970-09-08 Itt Flexible insulating sheath
US3792415A (en) * 1972-03-13 1974-02-12 Hubbell Inc Harvey Weatherproof cover for electrical cable connector
US4702710A (en) * 1986-06-20 1987-10-27 Georgia Tech Research Corporation Waterproof seal assembly for electrical connector

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US3528051A (en) * 1967-10-30 1970-09-08 Itt Flexible insulating sheath
US3522578A (en) * 1968-02-27 1970-08-04 Kdi Sealtron Corp Cable conforming connector sleeve
US3792415A (en) * 1972-03-13 1974-02-12 Hubbell Inc Harvey Weatherproof cover for electrical cable connector
US4702710A (en) * 1986-06-20 1987-10-27 Georgia Tech Research Corporation Waterproof seal assembly for electrical connector

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2175528A1 (en) * 2008-10-13 2010-04-14 Radiall Easy grip coaxial connector element
EP3676914A4 (en) * 2017-08-28 2021-04-28 John Mezzalingua Associates LLC Weather protecting (wp) housing for coaxial cable connectors
US11056824B2 (en) 2017-08-28 2021-07-06 John Mezzalingua Associates, LLC Weather protecting (WP) housing for coaxial cable connectors

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