Patent ID: 6309251
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connecting port assembly of an electrical device, said port assembly comprising:a female port formed from a portion of a housing of said electrical device, said female port being configured for mechanical retainment and electrical connection with a coaxial cable connecting element through an opening therein;a seizure member located within said female port, said seizure member having one end electrically coupled to electrical circuitry located in other portions of said housing, said seizure member being configured at another end for receiving, mechanically retaining and electrically contacting a center conductor or pin of said coaxial cable connecting element; andan actuating assembly being configured for effecting mechanical retainment and electrical contact of the seizure member to the center conductor or pin in response to advancement of an end portion of said coaxial cable connecting element into said female port during connection and retainment therebetween, said actuating assembly including a contact pressure restricter for limiting excessive contact pressure exerted by the seizure member on the center conductor or pin.