Connector having a conductively coated member and method of use thereof

摘要

A connector having a conductively coated member is provided, wherein the connector comprises a connector body capable of sealing and securing a coaxial cable, and further wherein the conductively coated member, such as an O-ring, physically seals the connector, electrically couples the connector and the coaxial cable, facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.

主权项

1. A conductive shielding member for a cable connector, comprising:
a conductively coated component, the conductively coated component configured to reside within the cable connector so as to facilitate grounding of the cable connector through the conductively coated component and to help shield against ingress of unwanted electromagnetic interference; wherein the conductively coated component includes:
a non-conductive inner core; andan outer conductive coating applied to the non-conductive inner core, the outer conductive coating being flexible so as to flex when a force is applied to conductive shielding member, wherein the outer conductive coating is configured to flex in conjunction with the non-conductive inner core, the flexibility of the outer conductive coating enabling the outer conductive coating to maintain conductivity during the flexing of the non-conductive inner core.