Patent ID: 8888527
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A coaxial fitting adapted to be engaged by a coaxial connector, the fitting comprising: an elongated, conductive body comprising at least one socket end adapted to be coupled to a coaxial connector; a conductive traveling sleeve for electrically contacting a mating coaxial connector, wherein the traveling sleeve is axially displaceable within said body; an internal contact tube that extends to said at least one end for accepting a center conductor of a coaxial connector; at least one spring for biasing the traveling sleeve out of the body; means for retaining said spring selected from the group consisting of (a) an internal retainer ring, (b) a spring housing coupled to and retained by an internal retaining groove, and (c) a pair of traveling sleeves; and, means for anchoring said traveling sleeve for limited axial displacement.