Patent ID: 6619876
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: F16D,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A coaxial connector of the type wherein a connection member of a female connector is adapted for secure engagement with a connection member of a male connector, wherein said coaxial connector is positionable substantially around said connector member of said female connector, said coaxial connector defining an axial direction along its major axis, said coaxial connector comprising:a spring basket positioned around said connection member of said male connector, said spring basket having an angular frontal surface; a sleeve reciprocally positioned around said spring basket and said connection member of said male connector, said sleeve having an internal angular surface for engaging said angular frontal surface of said spring basket, and said sleeve having at least one locking groove extending substantially parallel to the major axis along a portion of the body thereof; a spring nut having a hollow front end disposed within said sleeve and further being formed with at least one upstanding locking finger disposed within said at least one locking groove of said sleeve; and a spring partially disposed within said hollow front end of said spring nut, said spring positioned between said spring nut and said connection member of said male connector respectively such that when said spring nut is pushed in a forward axial direction relative to said sleeve to lock said coaxial connector said spring is compressed and said internal angular surface of said sleeve engages said angular frontal surface of said spring basket forcing said spring basket to apply a radially inward force on said connection member of said female connector holding said female connector in place, said spring providing an axial force on said connection member of said male connector and forcing said connection member of said male connector into engagement with said connection member of said female connector.