Connector having a coupling member for locking onto a port and maintaining electrical continuity

摘要

A coupling member including a body defined by an inner surface and an outer surface between a first end and a second end, at least one resilient contact extending a distance from the inner surface of the body, the at least one resilient contact configured to provide a retention force, and at least one resilient protrusion extending a distance from the inner surface of the body, the at least one resilient protrusion positioned proximate the second end of the body and configured to contact a conductive surface is provided. A cable connector for mating with an interface port having external threads, comprising a coupling member attached to the post, the coupling member having one or more resilient contacts and resilient protrusions, wherein the resilient contacts are configured to provide a retention force between a coupling member and a port and the resilient protrusions facilitate electrical continuity through the connector is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.

主权项

1. A coupling member comprising:
a body defined by an inner surface and an outer surface between a first end a second end; at least one first resilient contact extending a distance from the inner surface of the body, the at least one first resilient contact configured to be rotationally attached and electrically grounded to a conductive surface of a coaxial cable connector; and at least one second resilient contact extending a distance from the inner surface of the body, the at least one second resilient contact configured to engage a working surface of an interface port in an axial direction to provide a retention force and disengage the working surface in response to rotational movement of the body.