Patent ID: 6692285
Filing Date: 2004-02-17
Classification: H01R,H02G

Abstract:
A male coaxial connector adapted for receiving a female connection member, said male coaxial connector defining an axial direction along its major axis, said connector comprising:a spring basket biased towards an open position and positioned around a male connection member, said spring basket being adapted for engaging said female connection member; a sleeve reciprocally positioned around said spring basket and said male connection member, said sleeve being movable in said axial direction with respect to said spring basket such that when said sleeve is in a forward position or rearward position with respect to said spring basket said spring basket is in an open position wherein said female connection member can be released from or inserted into said spring basket, and when said sleeve is in a neutral position with respect to said spring basket said sleeve is in engagement with said spring basket forcing said spring basket into a closed position such that said spring basket applies a radially compressive force on said female connection member; and a first spring positioned around said male connection member, said spring providing an axial force on said male connection member forcing said male connection member into engagement with said female connection member and a second spring positioned around said male connection member wherein said second spring biases said sleeve towards said neutral position with respect to said spring basket.