US3644874A
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Connector element and method for element assembly
Assignee: Bunker Ramo Corp
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Filing: 1970-10-07
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1990-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A connector element and method for its assembly. A ferrule body having an enlarged forward section, a center section of reduced diameter having a circumferential groove formed in it, and an elongated rear section has a coupling nut mounted for rotation on it. The nut has an opening formed in its rear of diameter greater than that of the center section but less than that of the forward section in which the center section of the body is partially positioned. The coupling nut also has a circumferential ridge extending from the opening to the rear of the nut, which ridge is bent over by a suitable tool into the groove to lock the body and nut against lateral movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold G Hutter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0518; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49204; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/4984; Y10T29/49845; Y10T29/49858; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49917; Y10T29/49918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A connector element comprising: a ferrule body having an enlarged forward section, a center section of reduced diameter, said center section having a circumferential groove formed in it, and an elongated rear section of further reduced diameter; and a coupling nut having an opening at its rear of diameter greater than said center section but less than said forward section in which opening said center section is partially positioned, and a circumferential ridge extending from said opening to the rear of said nut and bent over into said groove to lock said body and nut against latteral movement while permitting relative rotation between them.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A connector element comprising: a ferrule body having an enlarged forward section, a center section of reduced diameter, said center section having a circumferential groove formed in it, and an elongated rear section of further reduced diameter; and a coupling nut having an opening at its rear of diameter greater than said center section but less than said forward section in which opening said center section is partially positioned, and a circumferential ridge extending from said opening to the rear of said nut and bent over into said groove to lock said body and nut against latteral movement while permitting relative rotation between them.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A connector of the type described in claim 1 wherein the inner diameter of said ridge is the same as the diameter of said openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A connector of the type described in claim 1 wherein the thickness of said ridge is in the order of several hundredths of an inch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A connector of the type described in claim 1 wherein the length of said ridge is substantially equal to the depth of said groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector of the type described in claim 1 wherein the portion of said center section positioned in said opening is the portion of said section ahead of said groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A connector of the type described in claim 1 wherein said rear section is adapted to be fitted between the insulator and the outer conductor of a coaxial cable; and including a crimp ferrule positioned over said rear section and adapted to secure said cable to said body.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of assembling a connector element having a ferrule body and a coupling nut, the body having an enlarged forward section, a center section of reduced diameter having a circumferential groove formed in it, and an elongated rear section of further reduced diameter, and said coupling nut having an opening in its rear of diameter slightly greater than said center section but less than said forward section with a circumferential ridge extending from said opening to the rear of said nut, comprising the steps of: passing the rear and center sections of said body through said opening and ridge until the enlarged forward section of said body butts against the rear of said nut; and applying a suitable tool to said ridge to bend it over into said groove to lock said body and nut against latteral movement while permitting relative rotation between them.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of assembling a connector element having a ferrule body and a coupling nut, the body having an enlarged forward section, a center section of reduced diameter having a circumferential groove formed in it, and an elongated rear section of further reduced diameter, and said coupling nut having an opening in its rear of diameter slightly greater than said center section but less than said forward section with a circumferential ridge extending from said opening to the rear of said nut, comprising the steps of: passing the rear and center sections of said body through said opening and ridge until the enlarged forward section of said body butts against the rear of said nut; and applying a suitable tool to said ridge to bend it over into said groove to lock said body and nut against latteral movement while permitting relative rotation between them.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method of the type described in claim 7 wherein said tool is a rotating wheel adapted to slowly bear against said ridge to bend it into said groove.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |