HAROLD C TIMMINS
Engineers in Swatara, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE009346E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Swatara, PA 17033
Professional information
Field-Appliable Uhf Coaxial Connector
US Patent:
4019802, Apr 26, 1977
Filed:
Nov 4, 1975
Appl. No.:
5/628640
Inventors:
Suel Grant Shannon - Harrisburg PA
Harold Chester Timmins - Hershey PA
Kenneth Earl Gookin - Hershey PA
Harold Chester Timmins - Hershey PA
Kenneth Earl Gookin - Hershey PA
Assignee:
AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA
International Classification:
H01R 1718
US Classification:
339177R
Abstract:
This invention relates to a ultra high frequency (UHF) coaxial connector that can be applied to the end of a coaxial cable in the field by an inexperienced layman using only pliers. More particularly, the invention consists of a coupling nut having internal threads for mating with an antenna jack or the like, a shell around which the coupling nut fits and a center contact unit which fits into the shell. Included in the unit is a center contact into which is positioned the coaxial cables center conductor and, surrounding the contact, a dielectric which fits into the shell trapping the coaxial cable's braided shield thereinbetween.