Patent ID: 9052043
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: F16L,H01R

Abstract:
1. A wired pipe segment comprising: a body extending from a box end to a pin end; a coupler located in one of the box end or the pin end, the coupler including a communication element and a coupler connector in electrical communication therewith and extending away from the communication element; a transmission line extending away from the coupler towards the other of the box and pin end, the transmission line including an inner conductor surrounded by an insulating material, the inner conductor of the transmission line having an end with a non-cylindrical shape; and a rigid connector that electrically connects the coupler to the transmission line; wherein the end of inner conductor of the transmission line is formed by attaching a cap with a non-cylindrical cross-section in electrical connection with the inner conductor; and wherein the connector includes a first end adapted to surround and make electrical contact with the coupler connector and a second end configured to mate with but not completely surround the end of the inner conductor of the transmission line.