Self-adjusting coaxial contact

摘要

A self-adjusting mated pair connector having a conductive flexible wire and a retaining ring to facilitate electrical connections through the mated pair connector. A receptacle assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the receptacle assembly to a receptacle PCB. A plug assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the plug assembly to a plug PCB. During mating of the receptacle assembly and the plug assembly, the flexible wire and retaining ring allow for floating or movement of a portion of the receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly without stressing or damaging the rigid electrical connections with the receptacle PCB and the plug PCB or the connector interfaces. Electrical conductivity can be maintained without needing to angle the entire receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly during misalignment in the mating process. Impedance matching and low inductance of the mated pair connector may allow for desired electrical performance.

主权项

1. A mated pair electrical connector for providing electrical conductivity between a first printed circuit board (PCB) and a second PCB, the electrical connector comprising:
a plug assembly configured to rigidly connect to the first PCB and having:
a plug outer conductor defining a cavity therein,an inner pin disposed within the cavity,a flexible wire connected to the inner pin, anda rear tail surrounding the flexible wire and coupled to the outer conductor via a retaining ring, the retaining ring configured to allow movement of the plug outer conductor with respect to the rear tail; and a receptacle assembly configured to rigidly connect to the second PCB and having:
a receptacle outer conductor defining a cavity therein,a wire basket disposed within the cavity and configured to engage the plug outer conductor and apply a force to the plug outer conductor for moving the plug outer conductor with respect to the rear tail when the plug assembly is mated with the receptacle assembly, anda conductive socket wire basket disposed within the cavity and configured to receive the inner pin when the plug assembly is mated with the receptacle assembly.