Coaxial cable connector with radio frequency interference and grounding shield

摘要

A radio frequency interference (RFI) and grounding shield for a coaxial cable connector is disclosed. The shield comprises a circular inner segment and at least one arcuately shaped pre-formed cantilevered annular beam attached to the circular inner segment by a joining segment. The at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam extends angularly from a plane of the circular inner segment. The at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam applies a spring-force to a surface of the surface of a component of the coaxial cable connector establishing an electrically conductive path between the components. The at least one pre-formed cantilevered annular beam comprises an outer surface with a knife-like edge that provides a wiping action of surface oxides on component surfaces of the coaxial cable connector and allows for unrestricted movement when the coaxial cable connector is attached to an equipment connection port of an appliance.

主权项

1. An RFI and resilient grounding shield for a coaxial cable connector having a coupler and a body, the shield, comprising:
an inner segment, wherein the inner segment is configured to contact the body of the connector; at least one pre-formed planar double ended cantilevered annular beam attached to the inner segment and angularly extending from a plane of the inner segment, wherein the at least one preformed cantilevered annular beam is configured to apply a spring-force to a surface of the coupler establishing an electrically conductive path between body and the coupler coaxial cable connector when the shield is positioned in the coaxial cable connector, wherein the inner segment has an inner surface that defines an aperture and an outer surface of the body contacts the inner surface.