US3535661A - Connecting arrangement for corrugated tube waveguides utilizing an elastic collar element - Google Patents

Connecting arrangement for corrugated tube waveguides utilizing an elastic collar element Download PDF

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US3535661A
US3535661A US760845A US3535661DA US3535661A US 3535661 A US3535661 A US 3535661A US 760845 A US760845 A US 760845A US 3535661D A US3535661D A US 3535661DA US 3535661 A US3535661 A US 3535661A
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Herbert Berth
Gerhard Hirsch
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01P—WAVEGUIDES; RESONATORS, LINES, OR OTHER DEVICES OF THE WAVEGUIDE TYPE
    • H01P5/00—Coupling devices of the waveguide type
    • H01P5/08—Coupling devices of the waveguide type for linking dissimilar lines or devices
    • H01P5/082—Transitions between hollow waveguides of different shape, e.g. between a rectangular and a circular waveguide

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  • the present invention relates to a mounting arrangement for a connecting plug extending from the flanged end of a flexible, corrugated tube waveguide which is used for transmitting microwaves.
  • the waveguide of the type to which the present invention relates is flexible and can be reeled up on a drum. Moreover, such a waveguide is a corrugated tube characterized by a non-circular cross section having a flanged end.
  • the mounting arrangement of the type to which the present invention relates must be adequately constructed to provide both for making electrical contact and for mechanically supporting the waveguide at its connecting plug end.
  • the connecting plug In conventional means for mounting a connecting plug element to a corrugated tube waveguide, the connecting plug has been fastened or mounted on the waveguide by means of clamping jaws pressing on a collar produced by flanging of the waveguide end.
  • the clamping jaw of such mounting means is provided with a suitable gasket in order to seal the system in a gas-tight manner.
  • the mechanical supporting of such prior art mounting means is effected by correspondingly shaped, long metallic sleeves extending over a relatively great length of the corrugated tube waveguide, while the required sealing of such mounting means is effected by the concomitant use of elastic rubber sections and clamping rings.
  • Mountings of the type discussed above, have certain disadvantages.
  • One disadvantage is that they are constructed in such a manner that when used, particularly at low frequencies, they are structurally great in size; hence, are also rather expensive.
  • an object of the present invention to provide a substantially simpler and more compact mounting means which provides a mechanical support for the corrugated tube waveguide at least as effective and without the disadvantages of the type of mounting means discussed above.
  • a mounting arrangement for a connecting plug extending from the end of a flanged waveguide in which the plug mounting mentioned above is fastened on the side of an element of the mounting facing away from the end of the waveguide.
  • Such collar extends in the direction of the corrugated tube waveguide and sealingly contacts the protective jacket thereof.
  • FIG.1 is a longitudinal view, partly in section, of the mounting arrangement according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an axial view of the mounting arrangement, according to the present invention, taken along the line 22 of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 1 a longitudinal view, partly in section, is illustrated of a mounting arrangement constructed in accordance with the present invention.
  • the corrugated tubular hollow waveguide 13 is conventionally provided on its end with a flanged collar 4, which is electrically conductive and is designed to ensure a required electrical contact with a connecting plug 3 adjacent thereto.
  • the connecting plug 3 is provided at the flanged end of the corrugated tube waveguide 13.
  • the connecting plug 3 includes a flange 10, which is pressed against the clamping element 1 with the aid of the threaded fastener 5.
  • the flanged collar 4 is thus clamped in between the two parts flange 10 and clamping element 1 in such a manner that electrical contact is ensured.
  • a sealing ring 6 effects the necessary seal required for the mounting arrangement device.
  • the connecting plug 3 is used to provide a means for connecting the waveguide 12 to appliances or other waveguides. Moreover, the plug 3 provides a transition means for converting the effective internal cross section of the corrugated tube waveguide 13 into a standard waveguide cross section, which latter is preferably rectangular in shape.
  • a protective jacket 2 provided around the corrugated tube waveguide 13 is removed at the connecting plug end of the waveguide. Only that much, a predetermined length, of the protective jacket is removed to provide that effective electrical contact will be established by means of the clamping element 1 at the flanged end, with concomitant centering.
  • the mechanical supporting of the connecting plug end of the waveguide is effected with the aid of an elastic collar 7.
  • One end of the latter is pushed over the clamping element 1 and connected thereto.
  • This connection can be effected, as illustrated in FIG. 1, by a clamping device 9, in the form of a band.
  • the clamping element 1 is provided, on the side facing away from the end of the waveguide, with an indentation or recess 14, which serves to receive the collar 7.
  • the recess 14 is, in turn, profiled to provide twoadditional grooves which are not designed by reference numerals.
  • a further aspect of the invention provides a construction of the collar 7 at the connecting plug end of the corrugated tube waveguide 13 which includes an extended lip portion 11 which is of such a length that it extends over and beyond the flange 10 of the connecting piece 3.
  • the lip portion 11 has a diameter at its end which is smaller than the external diameter of the flange 10, so that a very good seal is obtained.
  • the portion of the extended collar lip portion 11 resting on the flange 10 can likewise be pressed against the flange 10 with the aid of a clamping device 15'.
  • a preferred utilization of the mounting arrangement according to the present invention is in the field of corrugated tubular hollow waveguides having an approximately elliptical cross section.
  • FIG. 2 shows a view of the mounting arrangement of FIG. 1 as seen from the line 2-2 near the end of the waveguide.
  • the elements illustrated in FIG. 2, which are identical to elements in FIG. I, are designated by the same reference numerals.
  • the mounting arrangement in accordance with the invention, it is made possible to effect a flawless mechanical support for the corrugated tube waveguide in a compact, relatively light-weight manner. Moreover, the end of the waveguide which is not covered by the protective jacket is simultaneously shielded against corrosion. Furthermore, the entire arrangement is sealed in such a manner that it is possible to operate the waveguide under high pressure.
  • Mounting arrangement for a connecting plug extending from the flanged end of a flexible, corrugated tube waveguide having a non-circular cross section and a protective jacket around the tube comprising in combination:
  • an elastic collar element for supporting the flanged end of the waveguide, said collar element being fastened to the side of the clamping element which faces away from the flanged end of the waveguide and extending in the direction of the waveguide to sealingly engage the protective jacket of the waveguide tube.
  • clamping element is both an electrical contact member and a mechanical support member, said clamping element being provided with an indentation for receiving said collar element fastened thereto.
  • connecting plug includes a connecting flange at its end nearest the waveguide and said collar element includes a lip portion at its end nearest said connecting flange, said lip portion extending over and beyond said connecting flange.
  • said waveguide has a generally elliptically shaped cross section and said wall defining the collar element is thicker in the region of the short axis of said cross section than in the region of the long axis thereof.

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US3654577A (en) * 1969-08-29 1972-04-04 Spinner Gmbh Elektrotech Termination arrangement for waveguide
US3784939A (en) * 1970-07-10 1974-01-08 Dainichi Nippon Cables Ltd Apparatus for connecting waveguide and method therefor
US3786377A (en) * 1971-04-19 1974-01-15 G Spinner Plug fitting for hf transmission lines
CN104534090A (zh) * 2014-12-12 2015-04-22 中国电子科技集团公司第二十三研究所 一种充气型椭圆-矩形转换波导用气密封法兰
CN109841932A (zh) * 2019-04-02 2019-06-04 上海阖煦微波技术有限公司 软波导橡胶护套根部加强的法兰构件

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US2561130A (en) * 1944-08-02 1951-07-17 Cyril E Mcclellan Wave guide coupling
GB874022A (en) * 1958-07-10 1961-08-02 Power Aux Ies Ltd Improvements in or relating to flexible tubing
US3461409A (en) * 1967-04-20 1969-08-12 Andrew Corp Gas-sealing electrical fitting for non-circular tubular conductors

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US2561130A (en) * 1944-08-02 1951-07-17 Cyril E Mcclellan Wave guide coupling
GB874022A (en) * 1958-07-10 1961-08-02 Power Aux Ies Ltd Improvements in or relating to flexible tubing
US3461409A (en) * 1967-04-20 1969-08-12 Andrew Corp Gas-sealing electrical fitting for non-circular tubular conductors

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US3654577A (en) * 1969-08-29 1972-04-04 Spinner Gmbh Elektrotech Termination arrangement for waveguide
US3784939A (en) * 1970-07-10 1974-01-08 Dainichi Nippon Cables Ltd Apparatus for connecting waveguide and method therefor
US3786377A (en) * 1971-04-19 1974-01-15 G Spinner Plug fitting for hf transmission lines
CN104534090A (zh) * 2014-12-12 2015-04-22 中国电子科技集团公司第二十三研究所 一种充气型椭圆-矩形转换波导用气密封法兰
CN109841932A (zh) * 2019-04-02 2019-06-04 上海阖煦微波技术有限公司 软波导橡胶护套根部加强的法兰构件
CN109841932B (zh) * 2019-04-02 2023-10-20 上海阖煦微波技术有限公司 软波导橡胶护套根部加强的法兰构件

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