Disclosed is an integrated radio network that can host a plurality of network operators, each of which may be transmitting and receiving packetized signals over a fronthaul network. Each of the network operators may have one or more prioritized packet streams whereby a given network operator may have a plurality of prioritized packet streams having a different allocated priority, and the plurality of network operators may have a differentiated priority among each other. The integrated radio network has a switch/monitor that (1) identifies one or more network operators exceeding their respective allocations and mitigates the violation; and (2) identifies fronthaul network bottlenecks and takes action to mitigate the bottleneck by reducing or impeding low priority packet streams.
A grounding clamp comprising a separable body; an elastomeric sleeve, the sleeve having a coaxial cable receiving portion and a grounding cable receiving portion; a conductive contact, sized for insertion within the elastomeric sleeve, the conductive contact having a coaxial cable contact portion and a grounding cable contact portion; and at least one fastener wherein, when the separable body is joined together, the elastomeric sleeve is compressed facilitating grounding and sealing of a coaxial cable and a grounding cable securely received within the clamp. Furthermore, an associated method for maintaining ground continuity is also provided.
A seal trimmer comprising a support member having a first end a second end, and a guide portion variably disposed within the support member is provided. An apparatus comprising an inner sleeve portion, an outer sleeve portion, and at least one finger moveably disposed between the inner sleeve portion and the outer sleeve portion, the at least one finger configured to determine a length of a port seal is also provided. Furthermore, a method of sizing and cutting a port seal to fit onto a port, comprising the steps of providing a support member having an inner sleeve portion and an outer sleeve portion defining a cavity therebetween, and a length guide portion variably disposed within the cavity of the support member, inserting the port seal into the cavity, and cutting an exposed portion of the port seal is also provided.
H02G 1/12 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour supprimer l'isolant ou l'armature des câbles, p.ex. de leur extrémité
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COMPRESSION CONNECTOR FOR CLAMPING/SEIZING A COAXIAL CABLE AND AN OUTER CONDUCTOR
A connector comprising a connector body having a first end and a second end, the connector body configured to receive a prepared coaxial cable, the prepared coaxial cable including an outer conductor and a center conductor, a clamp disposed within the connector body, the clamp including an internally threaded portion and a ramped surface, wherein the clamp threadably engages the prepared coaxial cable, a moveable ramped component disposed within the connector body, the moveable ramped component including an internally ramped surface, and a compression member configured for axial movable engagement with the connector body, wherein, upon axial compression of the compression member, the outer conductor flares out and is pressed between the ramped surface of the clamp and the internally ramped surface of the moveable ramped component is provided. Furthermore, a clamp and an associated method are also provided.
A center conductor engagement member comprising a resilient contact region having a first end and a second end, the resilient contact region being substantially curvilinear from the first end to the second end, wherein the second end of the resilient contact region is secured by a body portion, and an insert engageable with the second end of the resilient contact region to retain the second end of the resilient contact region is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
A cover and a system of covers/boots for placement in sealed relation over a connector or pair of connectors that is or are adapted to terminate a cable or splice together a pair of cables, preferably cables that carry signals received by a receiving apparatus on a cell tower. The covers include a cable end that sealingly receives a cable therein, an elongated body that provides secure cover to a cable connector, and an interface cover that cooperates with the elongated body to seal the connector interface when disconnected.
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
A connector coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body having an outer ramped surface, a post, engageable with the connector body, a coupling member, axially rotatable with respect to the post, and a compression portion structurally integral with the connector body, the compression portion having a ramped inner surface, wherein the inner ramped surface is configured to cooperate with the outer ramped surface during compression of the compression portion onto a portion of the connector body. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
A coaxial cable connector is provided. The connector includes a main body, the main body configured to receive a prepared coaxial cable, a contact having a through bore, a pin having a protrusion and a socket, the through bore configured to receive the protrusion, the socket disposed within the main body and configured to receive a center conductive strand of the coaxial cable, a first insulator body disposed within the main body, the first insulator body, an outer conductor engagement member, a compression member, wherein advancing the compression member to axially advance the outer conductor engagement member also axially advances the center conductive strand into the socket, axially advances the protrusion of the pin into the through bore, and axially advances the outer conductive layer of the coaxial cable to achieve an operational state of the connector.
A female equipment port a first portion having a first diameter, a second portion having a second diameter and a threaded portion, a base portion structurally integral with the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first portion axially extends from the base portion, a transition portion axially separating the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter, wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the transition portion are configured to engage portions of a seal member of a cable connector to form a plurality of environmental seals is provided. Associated methods are also provided.
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.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
A grounding clamp positioned on a coaxial cable at a location other than an end of the coaxial cable, wherein the grounding clamp includes a first shell portion disposed over an elastomeric sleeve, the elastomeric sleeve having a slit extending therethrough; a second shell portion disposed over the elastomeric sleeve, wherein the first shell portion and second shell portion securably join to form an outer shell, the outer shell having a first end and an opposing second end; and a conductive bonding contact at least partially surrounded by the elastomeric sleeve, the conductive bonding contact at least partially surrounding an exposed outer conductive portion of a coaxial cable; wherein tightening of the first shell portion to the second shell portion drives the conductive bonding contact into contact with the exposed outer conductive portion of the coaxial cable to facilitate an adequate electrical grounding connection. Furthermore, an associated method for maintaining ground continuity is also provided.
A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
A configurable enclosure including a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed along a perimeter of a bottom surface, and a removable portion of the bottom surface configured to be peeled away from the base portion to create an opening on the bottom surface is provided. Moreover, an enclosure having a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed around a perimeter of a bottom surface, a thin section of the bottom surface located proximate an outer edge of a removable portion of the bottom surface, an actuator operably attached to the removable portion, wherein through actuation of the actuator, the removable portion peels away from the bottom surface to create an opening on the base portion is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
A coaxial cable connector having a connector body attached to a post, the post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the first end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a port coupling element attached to the post, and a seal member disposed proximate the dielectric to create a seal around the dielectric to prevent entry of environmental elements is provided. Additionally, a connector having a post with an internally tapered surface proximate a first end, the internally tapered surface tapering radially inward toward the first end to compress the dielectric to form a seal around the dielectric is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
This invention disclosure relates to a community access television (CATV) signal distribution system which improves signal isolation issues for systems which are distributing both CATV signals and in-home entertainment (IHE) signals. The signal distribution system includes a signal input port, a first multi-port signal splitter and a second multi-port signal splitter. The first multi-port signal splitter is coupled to the signal input port through a first diplexer, and the second multi-port signal splitter is coupled to the signal input port through a second diplexer. In some embodiments the first diplexer high-pass node and the second diplexer high-pass node are coupled together. In some embodiment the signal distribution system includes a signal output port coupled to the signal input port through a third diplexer. The high-pass node of the third diplexer is coupled to the high-pass node of the first diplexer.
A connector having a nut-body continuity element is provided, wherein the nut-body continuity element electrically couples a nut and a connector body, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the nut and the connector body. Furthermore, the nut-body continuity element facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.
H01R 13/646 - CONNEXIONS CONDUCTRICES DE L'ÉLECTRICITÉ; ASSOCIATION STRUCTURELLE DE PLUSIEURS ÉLÉMENTS DE CONNEXION ÉLECTRIQUE ISOLÉS LES UNS DES AUTRES; DISPOSITIFS DE COUPLAGE; COLLECTEURS DE COURANT - Détails de dispositifs de couplage des types couverts par les groupes ou spécialement adaptés à la haute fréquence, p.ex. structures procurant une adaptation d'impédance ou un accord de phase
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
32.
Weather proofing system for coaxial cable connectors
A method for preparing a terminal end of a cable to connect to a cable connector is provided. The method includes stripping a jacket, an insulating layer, and a corrugated outer conductor from a first section of a coaxial cable, stripping the jacket from a second section of the coaxial cable, and axially advancing a terminal end of the corrugated outer conductor beyond a terminal end of the insulating layer, resulting in an open section of the corrugated coaxial cable having an open space between the corrugated outer conductor and the inner conductor. A tool for accomplishing the foregoing is further provided, and includes first and second opposing jaws that engage the inner and outer conductors, respectively, such that operating the tool causes a terminal end of the outer conductor to axially advance toward the terminal end of the inner conductor.
H02G 1/14 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour la jonction ou la terminaison de câbles
H02G 1/12 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour supprimer l'isolant ou l'armature des câbles, p.ex. de leur extrémité
H01B 11/18 - Câbles coaxiaux; Câbles analogues ayant plusieurs conducteurs intérieurs dans un conducteur extérieur commun
H01B 7/38 - Conducteurs ou câbles isolés caractérisés par la forme avec des dispositions pour faciliter l'enlèvement de l'isolation
38.
CONNECTOR HAVING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY ABOUT AN INNER DIELECTRIC AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
A connector having a conductive member is provided, wherein the conductive member electrically couples a dielectric and a post, thereby establishing electrical continuity about an inner dielectric throughout the connector. Furthermore, the conductive member facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
H01R 13/648 - Dispositions de protection par mise à la terre ou par blindage sur les dispositifs de couplage
39.
DIELECTRIC SEALING MEMBER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
A connector having a sealing member is provided, wherein the sealing member prevents environmental elements, such as rainwater from entering the connector. Furthermore, a sealing member placed on the inner surface of a post forming a barrier against moisture and other contaminants proximate the second end of the post is also provided.
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
40.
ELONGATE MEMBER ATTACHMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
Disclosed herein is an elongate member attachment apparatus. The apparatus includes a main body capable of being pulled through at least one space. The main body has a bore-shaped opening that is receptive of an end of an elongate member. The apparatus further includes a fastening mechanism configured to secure the elongate member within the bore-shaped opening of the main body.
A contact assembly comprising: a contact pin having a first end and a second end, the contact pin including a ramped portion, and a contact sleeve retainably attached to the first end of the contact pin, the contact sleeve having a flanged end and a non-flanged end, wherein the contact sleeve includes a one or more fingers, wherein, when in a first position, clearance exists between the contact sleeve and the contact pin, wherein, when in a second position, the one or more fingers of the contact sleeve engage an inner surface of a tubular center conductor to increase a moving force required to displace the contact assembly within the tubular center conductor is provided. An associated method is also provided.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
A compression connector for connecting to a coaxial cable is provided. The compression connector is provided in a first state for fitting onto an end of the cable, after which it may be compressed to a second state, thereby joining the connector to the cable to make a coaxial cable assembly. The connector is comprised of a tubular connector body and a compression cap structured to slidably engage the second end of the tubular body. The connector is further internally configured with means for collapsing the first exposed corrugation of the outer conductor of the coaxial cable in the axial direction when the compression cap is compressed onto the tubular connector body.
H01R 24/56 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement spécialement adaptés à la haute fréquence spécialement adaptés à la forme spécifique des câbles, p.ex. câbles ondulés, câbles à paires torsadées, câbles double blindage ou câbles creux
Embodiments of an apparatus for minimizing oscillation of an amplifier in an antenna system are provided. These embodiments can comprise passive circuitry in the form of a coupling simulator that includes passive elements selected and combined to generate an output with properties that can cancel or substantially reduce a coupled input as between two antennas in the antenna system. In one example, the coupling simulator may include a phase-shifting device and an attenuating device, each of which have properties with values selected based on parameters that result from the relationship between the antennas of the antenna system.
A port terminator includes an outer nut (201), which may be either electrically conductive or non - electrically conductive, and an electrically conductive ground insert. A portion of the ground insert captures a ground portion of a termination resistor (321), while a deformable portion (509) of the ground insert makes electrical contact with a connection end of an equipment port when the port terminator is screwed onto the equipment port. The deformable portion can take the form of a flexible brim or a plurality of petals. The petals preferably alternate between flat petals and biased petals. The ground insert permits the port terminator to make a uniform RF seal on an equipment port even with a range of tightening torques.
Embodiments of an apparatus for minimizing oscillation of an amplifier in an antenna system are provided. These embodiments can comprise passive circuitry in the form of a coupling simulator that includes passive elements selected and combined to generate an output with properties that can cancel or substantially reduce a coupled input as between two antennas in the antenna system. In one example, the coupling simulator may include a phase-shifting device and an attenuating device, each of which have properties with values selected based on parameters that result from the relationship between the antennas of the antenna system.
Coaxial cable connectors with a strain relief clamp. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable connector for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the insulating layer, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductor. The coaxial cable connector includes an inner conductor clamp configured to engage the inner conductor, an outer conductor clamp configured to engage the outer conductor, a strain relief clamp configured to exert a first inwardly-directed radial force against the coaxial cable, and a moisture seal configured to exert a second inwardly-directed radial force against the jacket. The first force is greater than the second force.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
48.
STRAIN RELIEF ACCESSORY FOR COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR
A strain relief accessory for a coaxial cable connector. In one example embodiment, a strain relief accessory for a coaxial cable connector includes a clamp sleeve and a strain relief clamp. The clamp sleeve is configured to surround a coaxial cable and attach to the rear end of a coaxial cable connector. The strain relief clamp is positioned within the clamp sleeve and is configured to exert an inwardly-directed radial force against the coaxial cable.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
A multi-conductor cable connector is provided, the connector including a cable connection portion, wherein the cable connection portion receives a prepared multi-conductor cable having a plurality of conductive strands concentrically sharing a common central axis, and a multi-contact portion coupled to the cable connection portion, the multi-contact portion having a plurality of contacts non-concentrically aligned with the cable connection portion. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
H01R 4/24 - Connexions utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans, ou transperçant, l'isolation ou les brins du câble
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
50.
SHORT POST CABLE CONNECTOR WITH RESILIENT CLAMPING MEMBER
A connector for a coaxial cable comprising a body extending from a first body end to a second body end defining a central axis. The body has a central bore with an inner surface, a nut arranged at the second end of the body, a post arranged in the central bore of the body at the second body end and being adapted to be inserted between the dielectric material and the jacket of a cable, and a compression member arranged at the first end of the body. The connector further comprises an annular, resilient clamping member arranged within the central bore of the body substantially concentric with the central axis, said resilient clamping member comprising a first end, an opposing second end, a central aperture defining an inner surface, arranged to receive a cable such that the inner surface is in slidable contact with the jacket of the cable, and an outer surface in slidable contact with the inner surface of the central bore.
A compression connector for smooth walled, corrugated, and spiral corrugated coaxial cable includes an insulator disposed within the body, wherein the insulator contains a central opening therein which is dimensioned smaller than a collet portion which seizes a center conductor of the coaxial cable. The connector also includes a clamp disposed inside the body as well as a compression sleeve assembly. An intermediate connector element includes a transitional surface which interacts with the clamp. When an axial force is applied to the compression sleeve, the clamp is forced by the transitional surface into the body, causing the clamp to squeeze onto an outer conductor layer of the coaxial cable. At approximately the same time, the collet portion is forced through the central opening of the insulator, causing the collet portion to squeeze onto the center conductor.
A cover and a system of covers for placement in sealed relation over a connector or a pair of connectors that is or are adapted to terminate a cable or splice together a pair of cables. The covers include a cable end that sealingly receives a cable therein, an elongated body that provides secure cover to a cable connector, and an end that abuts a bulkhead or sealingly engages with a second cover when used in a splicing application. For spliced cables, an adapter may be fitted into a gap between surfaces of the first and second covers to provide sealing.
A cover and a system of covers/boots for placement in sealed relation over a connector or pair of connectors that is or are adapted to terminate a cable or splice together a pair of cables, preferably cables that carry signals received by a receiving apparatus on a cell tower. The covers include a cable end that sealingly receives a cable therein, an elongated body that provides secure cover to a cable connector, and an end that abuts a bulkhead or sealingly engages with a second cover when used in a splicing application.
H01R 4/22 - Embouts d'extrémité, c. à d. embouts de matériau isolant ou conducteur pour recouvrir ou maintenir des connexions entre fils entrant dans l'embout du même côté
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
Redundant webbing connecting two or more lines in a conjoined cable. In one example embodiment, a conjoined cable includes a first line, a second line, and an integral jacket. The integral jacket includes a first line sleeve surrounding the first line, a second line sleeve surrounding the second line, a first webbing connecting the first line sleeve to the second line sleeve, and a second webbing connecting the first line sleeve to the second line sleeve. The first and second line sleeves and the first and second webbings cooperate to define a passageway between the first and second lines.
Managing impedance in coaxial cable termination. In one example embodiment, a method for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the insulating layer, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductor. The method includes various acts. First, a section of the insulating layer is cored out. Next, the diameter of the inner conductor that is positioned within the cored-out section is reduced. Then, at least a portion of an internal connector structure is inserted into the cored-out section so as to surround the section of reduced-diameter inner conductor. Finally, an external connector structure is affixed to the internal connector structure. A coaxial cable termination tool for use in the termination of a coaxial cable and a terminated coaxial cable are also disclosed.
Managing impedance in coaxial cable termination. In one example embodiment, a method for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the insulating layer, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductor. The method includes various acts. First, a section of the insulating layer is cored out. Next, the diameter of the inner conductor that is positioned within the cored-out section is reduced. Then, at least a portion of an internal connector structure is inserted into the cored-out section so as to surround the section of reduced-diameter inner conductor. Finally, an external connector structure is affixed to the internal connector structure. A coaxial cable termination tool for use in the termination of a coaxial cable and a terminated coaxial cable are also disclosed.
Coaxial cable preparation tools. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable preparation tool is configured for use in preparing a coaxial cable for termination. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer surrounding the inner conductor, and an outer conductor surrounding the insulating layer. The tool includes a body. The body includes an insertion portion configured to be inserted between the outer conductor and inner conductor where a section of the insulating layer has been cored out. The body also includes an opening defined in the insertion portion and configured to receive the inner conductor. The body further includes means for increasing the diameter of the outer conductor that surrounds the cored-out section.
H01R 43/04 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour établir des connexions par déformation, p.ex. outil à plier
H02G 1/12 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour supprimer l'isolant ou l'armature des câbles, p.ex. de leur extrémité
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
Coaxial cable connectors. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable connector for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer, an outer conductor, and a jacket. The coaxial cable connector includes an internal connector structure, an external connector structure, and a conductive pin. The external connector structure cooperates with the internal connector structure to define a cylindrical gap that is configured to receive an increased-diameter cylindrical section of the outer conductor. The external connector structure is configured to be clamped around the increased-diameter cylindrical section so as to radially compress the increased-diameter cylindrical section between the external connector structure and the internal connector structure. The conductive pin is configured to deform the inner conductor.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
59.
PASSIVE INTERMODULATION AND IMPEDANCE MANAGEMENT IN COAXIAL CABLE TERMINATIONS
Passive intermodulation (PIM) and impedance management in coaxial cable terminations. In one example embodiment, a method for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer, an outer conductor, and a jacket. First, a diameter of the outer conductor that surrounds a cored-out section of the insulating layer is increased so as to create an increased-diameter cylindrical section of the outer conductor. Next, an internal connector structure is inserted into the cored-out section so as to be surrounded by the increased-diameter cylindrical section. Finally, an external connector structure is clamped around the increased-diameter cylindrical section so as to radially compress the increased-diameter cylindrical section between the external connector structure and the internal connector structure, and via a single action, a contact force between the inner conductor and a conductive pin is increased.
A signal level detection method is provided, the method includes providing a feed line system that includes coaxial cable connectors connected coaxial cable sections. Each coaxial cable connector includes a connector body, a coupling circuit positioned within the connector body, an electrical signal power level detection circuit electrically connected to the coupling circuit and comprised by the connector body, and an output component comprised by the connector body. At least one coupling circuit senses an electrical signal flowing through at least one associated coaxial cable connector. At least one electrical signal power level detection circuit detects a plurality of associated power levels of the electrical signal flowing through at least one associated coaxial cable connector.
A coaxial cable connector structure is provided, the connector structure comprising: a connector; a physical parameter sensing circuit mechanically attached to the connector; and a status output component mechanically attached to the connector. The physical parameter sensing circuit configured to sense a condition of the connector. The status output component configured to report an ascertained physical parameter status to a location outside of the connector. A corresponding method of ascertaining a physical parameter status of a connector connection is disclosed.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
A connector seal including at least one cylindrical coaxial cable connector, and an elastic sleeve rolled upon itself. The sleeve is configured to unroll to enclose at least a portion of the connector. The portion of the connector may be a connection location between two of the connectors. The portion of the connector may have at least one of differing surface shapes and differing diameters. The elastic sleeve may be fastened to an exterior portion of the connector, may be pre-positioned on the connector, and may be configured to be removed entirely from the connector. A release liner covering one side of the elastic sleeve may be rolled up with the elastic sleeve. The release liner may be elastic and may be latex.
A method for forming a conductive elastomer by applying or spray coating a conductive paste onto an elastomeric substrate using a reactive top coat to thin the conductive paste prior to spraying onto the substrate. The use of a reactive topcoat to thin the conductive paste avoids the need for hazardous volatile organic components as solvents to thin the conduct paste and improves the bonding of the conductive paste to the elastomeric substrate once the spray coating is cured.
B05D 5/12 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers pour obtenir un revêtement ayant des propriétés électriques spécifiques
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Open compression-type right angle coaxial cable connector
A tool for changing first and second parts of a connector from a pre-assembly relationship into an assembled relationship. The tool is portable and has a frame with an operating mechanism thereon. The operating mechanism has a plunger that is movable to thereby change the relationship of the connector parts. The operating mechanism is operable by a pressurized fluid within a container that is connected to the frame.
H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
A test point adaptor for coaxial cables. The test point adaptor may comprise a main body having a longitudinal axis with a first end comprising a first interface and a second end comprising a second interface and a first center conductor extending at least from the first interface to the second interface. Further, the test point adaptor may comprise a test body having a longitudinal axis arranged laterally to the main body. The test body comprises a first test body end and a second test body end comprising a third interface, and an electrically conductive contact member. The contact member is in electrical contact with the first center conductor so as to allow rotation of the main body relative to the first center conductor.
An adapter sleeve for a coaxial cable connector is provided to transmit torque to a nut member on the cable connector. The adapter sleeve includes a cylindrical body having a first end and a second end defining a bore along a longitudinal axis therethrough. The bore defines an interior surface; the interior surface has a torque transmission feature sized to slideably engage the nut member. The first end of the body has at least one radially inward defined retainer lip. The retainer lip is dimensioned and adapted to engage with a corresponding retaining structure on an external surface of the nut member.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
A cable spool carrying device. In one example embodiment, a cable spool carrying device includes a handle, first and second legs attached to the handle, first and second feet attached to the first and second legs, respectively, and means for biasing the first and second legs away from one another.
A downstream bandwidth output level tilt compensation device that can be inserted into a signal transmission line of a CATV system on a premise of a user. The device includes first and second filters to output first and second band signals, respectively. Detectors output a measurement representative of a characteristic (e.g., RF power) in the first and second band signals, respectively. A comparator uses the measurements from the detectors to determine a correction signal. A variable slope adjusting circuit is provided to adjust the gain slope of the downstream bandwidth responsive to the correction signal. The device includes a third filter after the variable slope adjusting circuit to pass a third band signals corresponding to the first and second signals. A second comparator uses measurements from the third signal to adjust the connection signal.
A coaxial cable connector is provided, the connector includes: a connector body; a coupling circuit positioned within the connector body and configured to sense an electrical signal flowing through the connector; and an electrical parameter sensing circuit positioned within the connector body and configured to sense a parameter of the electrical signal flowing through the RF port.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
A protective jacket in a coaxial cable. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable includes two or more internal components and a jacket surrounding the internal components. The internal components include an electrical conductor configured to propagate a signal and an outer conductor surrounding the electrical conductor. The jacket includes two or more protruding portions and two or more recessed portions. Each recessed portion is positioned between two of the protruding portions. Each of the protruding portions makes contact with the outer conductor and each of the recessed portions does not make contact with the outer conductor. A method for manufacturing a coaxial cable with a protective jacket is also disclosed.
Coaxial cable shielding. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable includes a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric, a conductive tape surrounding the dielectric, and a jacket surrounding the conductive tape. The conductive tape includes a conductive layer and a bonding agent layer immediately adjacent to the conductive layer. The conductive tape defines first and second edge sections that each borders an interior section. The conductive tape is wrapped around the dielectric such that the first edge section overlaps with the second edge section. The bonding agent layer extends over only at most a portion of the first edge section such that at least a portion of the conductive layer in the first edge section is immediately adjacent to at least a portion of the conductive layer in the second edge section.
The present invention relates to a cartridge lock registered jack and method of use thereof. The cartridge allows wires to be fed through and pulled tight around a retaining bar. This ensures that the wires terminate with the insulation displacement contact very close to the point at which the wires are still twisted. Termination is made by moving the cartridge to a locked position, which then pushes the wires into the insulation displacement contacts that displace the wire insulation to make contact.
A mating force sensing coaxial cable connector is provided, the connector comprising: a connector body; a sensing circuit positioned on a face of an sensor insulator, the sensor insulator located at least partially within the connector body; a capacitive space in immediate proximity with the face of the sensor insulator upon which the sensing circuit is positioned; and a flexible abutment member having a portion thereof forming at least one boundary surface of the capacitive space, said flexible abutment member being movable due to mating forces.
H01R 24/38 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement
H01R 13/623 - Boîtier ou bague comportant une rainure hélicoïdale
H01R 9/05 - Dispositifs de connexion conçus pour assurer le contact avec plusieurs des conducteurs d'un câble multiconducteur pour câbles coaxiaux
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SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE WITH IMPROVED RESPONSE TIME
A surge protection device with an internal circuitry that protects a premise device from a surge input that arises from a transient event, e.g., a lightning strike. The internal circuitry can comprise a surge path that includes windings, e.g., inductors, and in one embodiment the surge path comprises a first winding and a second winding that is coupled in series to the first winding. The internal circuitry can also comprise a blocking element that is positioned relative to the surge path so that the blocking element receives the surge input before the premise device, wherein the blocking element can be selected so as to isolate the premise device from the surge input.
H02H 9/04 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour limiter l'excès de courant ou de tension sans déconnexion sensibles à un excès de tension
H04N 7/10 - Adaptations à la transmission par câble électrique
H02H 3/22 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour déconnexion automatique due directement à un changement indésirable des conditions électriques normales de travail avec ou sans reconnexion sensibles à un excès de tension de courte durée, p.ex. foudre
89.
SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR ISOLATING PREMISE DEVICES
A surge protector comprises an internal circuitry configured to isolate a premise device from a surge input. In one embodiment, the internal circuitry can comprise a first signal path and a second signal path that is inductively coupled to the first signal path. Each of the first signal path and the second signal path can comprise windings, such as the windings that are found in an RF transformer. The internal circuitry can also comprise a blocking element, which is coupled to the second signal path so that the blocking element receives the surge input before the premise device.
H02H 9/04 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour limiter l'excès de courant ou de tension sans déconnexion sensibles à un excès de tension
H02H 9/06 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour limiter l'excès de courant ou de tension sans déconnexion sensibles à un excès de tension utilisant des éclateurs à étincelles
H04N 7/10 - Adaptations à la transmission par câble électrique
Semi-bonded shielding in a coaxial cable. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable includes a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric, an inner conductive tape surrounding the dielectric, a conductive braid surrounding the inner conductive tape, an outer conductive tape surrounding the conductive braid, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductive tape such that the strip of bonding agent semi-bonds the outer conductive tape to the jacket. The outer conductive tape includes an aluminum layer, a polymer layer adjacent to the aluminum layer, and a strip of bonding agent adjacent to the aluminum layer. The strip of bonding agent covers between about 10 % and about 33 % of a surface of the aluminum layer.
H01B 11/18 - Câbles coaxiaux; Câbles analogues ayant plusieurs conducteurs intérieurs dans un conducteur extérieur commun
H01B 11/06 - Câbles à paires ou quartes torsadées pourvus de moyens propres à réduire les effets de perturbations électromagnétiques ou électrostatiques, p.ex. écrans
Shielding seam location in a coaxial cable. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable includes a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric, an inner conductive tape surrounding the dielectric, a conductive braid surrounding the inner conductive tape, an outer conductive tape surrounding the conductive braid, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductive tape. The outer conductive tape includes an aluminum layer, a seam in which two edges of the aluminum layer overlap one another, and means for visibly manifesting the location of the seam.
H01B 11/18 - Câbles coaxiaux; Câbles analogues ayant plusieurs conducteurs intérieurs dans un conducteur extérieur commun
H01B 11/06 - Câbles à paires ou quartes torsadées pourvus de moyens propres à réduire les effets de perturbations électromagnétiques ou électrostatiques, p.ex. écrans
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PASSIVE MULTI-PORT ENTRY ADAPTER AND METHOD FOR PRESERVING DOWNSTREAM CATV SIGNAL STRENGTH WITHIN IN-HOME NETWORK
A cable television (CATV) entry adapter interfaces to a CATV network and serves as a hub in an in-home network for passively communicating multimedia content or information from the CATV network and between subscriber devices connected to the ports of the CATV entry adapter, using CATV signals in a CATV frequency band and network signals in a different in-home network band.
Corrosion resistant coaxial cable. In one example embodiment, a method for manufacturing a coaxial cable includes various steps. First, a dielectric is extruded around a center conductor. Next, the dielectric is surrounded with an outer conductor. Then, a corrosion-inhibiting composition is applied to the outer conductor. Finally, the outer conductor is surrounded with a jacket. The corrosion-inhibiting composition includes a synthetic sulfonate salt dispersed in a paraffinic mineral oil. The synthetic sulfonate salt is present in the composition in an amount of from about 5% to about 10% by weight. The paraffinic mineral oil is present in the composition in an amount of from about 90% to about 95% by weight.
H01B 7/28 - Protection contre les dommages provoqués par des facteurs extérieurs, p.ex. gaines ou armatures par l'humidité, la corrosion, les attaques chimiques ou les conditions atmosphériques
H01B 11/18 - Câbles coaxiaux; Câbles analogues ayant plusieurs conducteurs intérieurs dans un conducteur extérieur commun
H01B 1/00 - Conducteurs ou corps conducteurs caractérisés par les matériaux conducteurs utilisés; Emploi de matériaux spécifiés comme conducteurs
An electrical cable connector comprising an electrically conductive central body, an outer sleeve rotatably coupled to the central body, and a tubular cam member disposed between the outer sleeve and the central body. When the outer sleeve is rotated around the central body from a first rotational position to a second rotational position, the tubular cam member is displaced from a first axial position to a second axial position, thereby causing a radial camming region in an axial through bore of the tubular cam member to displace fingers of the electrically conductive central body radially inwardly. In that manner, when the connector is plugged into a port or jack comprising a cylindrical body that is at least partially enclosed by the fingers of the central body of the connector, the fingers clamp onto the body of the port, thereby securing the connector to the port.
A maintenance method and system is provided. The method includes providing a device comprising a thru state switch and condition circuits. The device is permanently connected between a feed system and an antenna. The device receives a first control signal and disables a connection between the analyzer and the antenna. The device receives additional control signals and enables conditions. The device generates altered responses of the feed system. The altered responses are associated with the conditions. The altered responses are used to normalize an analyzer and the feed system or troubleshoot a communication system.
A connector seal including at least one cylindrical coaxial cable connector, and an elastic sleeve rolled upon itself. The sleeve is configured to unroll to enclose at least a portion of the connector. The portion of the connector may be a connection location between two of the connectors. The portion of the connector may have at least one of differing surface shapes and differing diameters. The elastic sleeve may be fastened to an exterior portion of the connector, may be pre-positioned on the connector, and may be configured to be removed entirely from the connector. A release liner covering one side of the elastic sleeve may be rolled up with the elastic sleeve. The release liner may be elastic and may be latex.
A connector is provided with a seal integral with a seal base, and a coupling member supported on a connector body. The seal base can be separate from, integral with, or attached to the connector body. The seal extends from the seal base as a thin, elastically deformable ring around a circumference of the seal base, and presses against a surface of the coupling member to provide a seal between the connector body and coupling member.
A fitting for securing a first fluid conduit to a second fluid conduit includes a coupling body and a die ring. The coupling body includes a first end and a second end defining an enclosed passage along a longitudinal axis therethrough. The first end of the coupling body includes a deformable compression sleeve having an outer diameter and an inner diameter defining a thickness. The die ring is disposed in surrounding relation to the compression sleeve, and includes an inner surface and engagement surface, wherein the engagement surface includes a diameter that is less than the outer diameter of the compression sleeve. When the first fluid conduit is inserted into the coupling body, the die ring engagement surface is adapted to compress the compression sleeve radially inward when the die ring is urged in an axial direction towards a second end of the coupling body. At least a portion of the compression sleeve flows between the inner surface of the die ring and an outer surface of the first fluid conduit. In one embodiment, the first fluid conduit is a hydraulic hose. In another embodiment, the first fluid conduit is cross-linked polyethylene tubing.
F16L 37/08 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Disclosed herein is a condition responsive device for connection with a communication system. The device includes a receiver configured to receive a physical parameter status signal from a connector of the communication system, the physical parameter status signal containing data pertaining to a condition of the connector connection. The device further includes a processing circuit configured to analyze the data to determine whether a communications signal adjustment is appropriate, wherein the processing circuit is configured to initiate a communications signal adjustment in the communication system if the processing circuit determines that adjustment is appropriate, based on a predetermined set of parameters.
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