Patent ID: 6712644
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: H01P,H01R,H02G

Abstract:
An apparatus for joining a first coaxial line section having a first inner conductor and a first outer conductor to a second coaxial line section having a second inner conductor and a second outer conductor, comprising:an inner conductor junction fitting substantially fixed to the first coaxial line inner conductor and free to move longitudinally with respect to the second coaxial line inner conductor while maintaining electrical continuity therewith; a transverse ridge component on said inner conductor junction fitting that provides spring-loaded electrical and mechanical continuity between said inner conductor junction fitting and the second coaxial line inner conductor; a first outer conductor mating flange fixed to the first coaxial outer conductor line section; a second outer conductor mating flange fixed to the second coaxial outer conductor line section; and an impedance adapted shape that forms an integral part of said second outer conductor flange, wherein said impedance adapted shape introduces an impedance variation that compensates for the impedance variation caused by said transverse ridge component of said inner conductor junction fitting.