Coaxial cable connector with energy loss prevention

摘要

An electrical connector including a main body or shell having its rearward end equipped for receiving the end of coaxial cable and having its forward end adapted for telescopic current-transmitting engagement with the shell of a mating connector. Positioned centrally within the shell is a jack or plug unit to which the central conductor of the cable is to be secured while an internal clamping arrangement is provided for fastening the braided outer conductor of the cable to the shell, the latter thus defining the connector outer conductor. A slotted spring contacting member is positioned at the front end of the shell in abutting engagement with the inner peripheral wall thereof such that the entire main body of the spring member is shielded by the shell to prevent radiation and loss of energy through the slots of the spring member in coupled condition of the connector, the spring member additionally including a flange portion protruding directly adjacent the front end of the shell and radially compressible in response to telescopic engagement of the connector shell with the mating connector shell. A dielectric is provided intermediate the spring contacting member and the jack or plug unit.