Connectors for coaxial cables typically connect complementary interface ports to electrically integrate coaxial cables to various electronic devices. It is desirable to maintain electrical continuity through a coaxial cable connector to prevent radio frequency (RF) leakage and ensure a stable ground connection. A connector typically employs a threaded nut to effect the requisite electrical connection between a grounded post and a threaded interface port. More specifically, as the threaded nut is torqued/tightened onto the threads of the port, the face surfaces of the post and port are brought into abutting contact to establish and maintain electrical continuity.
Oftentimes, due to user failure or periodic forces or movement directed toward the connector, the threaded nut backs away from the port, resulting in RF leakage and signal interference. In designs which use the threaded nut as a ground path, either in addition to or in lieu of the ground path created by contact between the post and port, the nut can inadvertently create a path for the ingress or egress of RF energy. When the nut is not fully tightened onto the port, an impedance mismatch can occur adversely affecting signal performance. As a consequence, the nut that is not fully tightened onto the port, poses a problem for maintaining RF signal performance and electrical continuity between the interface port and the post.
Therefore, there is a need to overcome, or otherwise lessen the effects of, the disadvantages and shortcomings described above.
In one embodiment, a post assembly is provided for a coaxial cable connector comprising a post configured to be coupled to a conductor of the coaxial cable. The post assembly has a post extender disposed between the post and an interface port, and a spring configured to urge the post extender toward the interface port. The post extender is configured to move axially relative to the post and cooperates with the spring to maintain an electrical ground path from the post to the interface port.
Additional features and advantages of the present disclosure are described in, and will be apparent from, the following Brief Description of the Drawings and Detailed Description.
Network and Interfaces
Referring to
In one distribution method, the data service provider operates a headend facility or headend system 26 coupled to a plurality of optical node facilities or node systems, such as node system 28. The data service provider operates the node systems as well as the headend system 26. The headend system 26 multiplexes the TV channels, producing light beam pulses which travel through optical fiber trunklines. The optical fiber trunklines extend to optical node facilities in local communities, such as node system 28. The node system 28 translates the light pulse signals to RF electrical signals.
In one embodiment, a drop line coaxial cable or weather-protected or weatherized coaxial cable 29 is connected to the headend system 26 or node system 28 of the service provider. In the example shown, the weatherized coaxial cable 29 is routed to a standing structure, such as utility pole 31. A splitter or entry junction device 33 is mounted to, or hung from, the utility pole 31. In the illustrated example, the entry junction device 33 includes an input data port or input tap for receiving a hardline connector or male-type connector 3. The entry junction box device 33 also includes a plurality of output data ports within its weatherized housing. It should be appreciated that such a junction device can include any suitable number of input data ports and output data ports.
The end of the weatherized coaxial cable 35 is attached to a hardline connector or male-type connector 3. The ends of the weatherized coaxial cables 37 and 39 are each attached to one of the female-type connectors 2 described below. In this way, the connectors 2 and 3 electrically couple the cables 35, 37 and 39 to the junction device 33.
In one embodiment, the male-type connector 3 has a male shape which is insertable into the applicable female input tap or female input data port of the junction device 33. The two output ports of the junction device 33 are male-shaped, and the female-type connectors 2 receive, and connect to, such male-shaped output data ports.
In one embodiment, each input tap or input data port of the entry junction device 33 has an internally threaded wall configured to be threadably engaged with one of the male-type connectors 3. The network 5 is operable to distribute signals through the weatherized coaxial cable 35 to the junction device 33, and then through the male-type connector 3. The junction device 33 splits the signals to the two female-type connectors 2, weatherized by an entry box enclosure, to transmit the signals through the cables 37 and 39, down to the distribution box 32 described below.
In another distribution method, the data service provider operates a series of satellites. The service provider installs an outdoor antenna or satellite dish at the environment 6. The data service provider connects a coaxial cable to the satellite dish. The coaxial cable distributes the RF signals or channels of data into the environment 6.
In one embodiment, the multichannel data network 5 includes a telecommunications, cable/satellite TV (“CATV”) network operable to process and distribute different RF signals or channels of signals for a variety of services, including, but not limited to, TV, Internet and voice communication by phone. For TV service, each unique radio frequency or channel is associated with a different TV channel. The set-top unit 22 converts the radio frequencies to a digital format for delivery to the TV. Through the data network 5, the service provider can distribute a variety of types of data, including, but not limited to, TV programs including on-demand videos, Internet service including wireless or WiFi Internet service, voice data distributed through digital phone service or Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service, Internet Protocol TV (“IPTV”) data streams, multimedia content, audio data, music, radio and other types of data.
In one embodiment, the multichannel data network 5 is operatively coupled to a multimedia home entertainment network serving the environment 6. In one example, such multimedia home entertainment network is the Multimedia over Coax Alliance (“MoCA”) network. The MoCA network increases the freedom of access to the data network 5 at various rooms and locations within the environment 6. The MoCA network, in one embodiment, operates on cables 4 within the environment 6 at frequencies in the range 1125 MHz to 1675 MHz. MoCA compatible devices can form a private network inside the environment 6.
In one embodiment, the MoCA network includes a plurality of network-connected devices, including, but not limited to: (a) passive devices, such as the PoE filter 8, internal filters, diplexers, traps, line conditioners and signal splitters; and (b) active devices, such as amplifiers. The PoE filter 8 provides security against the unauthorized leakage of a user's signal or network service to an unauthorized party or non-serviced environment. Other devices, such as line conditioners, are operable to adjust the incoming signals for better quality of service. For example, if the signal levels sent to the set-top unit 22 do not meet designated flatness requirements, a line conditioner can adjust the signal level to meet such requirement.
In one embodiment, the modem 16 includes a monitoring module. The monitoring module continuously or periodically monitors the signals within the MoCA network. Based on this monitoring, the modem 16 can report data or information back to the headend system 26. Depending upon the embodiment, the reported information can relate to network problems, device problems, service usage or other events.
At different points in the network 5, cables 4 and 29 can be located indoors, outdoors, underground, within conduits, above ground mounted to poles, on the sides of buildings and within enclosures of various types and configurations. Cables 29 and 4 can also be mounted to, or installed within, mobile environments, such as land, air and sea vehicles.
As described above, the data service provider uses coaxial cables 29 and 4 to distribute the data to the environment 6. The environment 6 has an array of coaxial cables 4 at different locations. The female-type connectors 2 are attachable to the coaxial cables 4. The cables 4, through use of the female-type connectors 2, are connectable to various communication interfaces within the environment 6, such as the male interface ports 14 illustrated in
In one embodiment, each of the male interface ports 14 includes a stud or male jack, such as the male interface port 34 illustrated in
In one embodiment, male interface port 34 is shaped and sized to be compatible with the F-type coaxial connection standard. Alternately, the male interface port 34 may be configured to be compatible with a BNC connector, SMA connector, N male connector, N female connector, UHF connector, DIN connectors, a push-on connector, push-on F connector, or similar coaxial cable connector. It should be understood that, depending upon the embodiment, the male interface port 34 could have a smooth outer surface. The male interface port 34 can be operatively coupled to, or incorporated into, a device 40 which can include, for example, a cable splitter of a distribution box 32, outdoor cable junction box 10 or service panel 12; a set-top unit 22; a TV 24; a wall plate; a modem 16; a router 18; or the junction device 33.
During installation, the installer couples a cable 4 to an interface port 14 by screwing or pushing the female-type connector 2 onto the male interface port 34. Once installed, the female-type connector 2 receives the male interface port 34. The female-type connector 2 establishes an electrical connection between the cable 4 and the electrical contact of the male interface port 34.
After installation, the connectors 2 often undergo various forces. For example, there may be tension in the cable 4 as it stretches from one device 40 to another device 40, imposing a steady, tensile load on the female-type connector 2. A user might occasionally move, pull or push on a cable 4 from time to time, causing forces on the female-type connector 2. Alternatively, a user might swivel or shift the position of a TV 24, causing bending loads on the female-type connector 2. As described below, the female-type connector 2 is structured to maintain a suitable level of electrical connectivity despite such forces.
Cable
Referring to
The inner conductor 44 is operable to carry data signals to and from the data network 5. Depending upon the embodiment, the inner conductor 44 can be a strand, a solid wire or a hollow, tubular wire. The inner conductor 44 is, in one embodiment, constructed of a conductive material suitable for data transmission, such as a metal or alloy including copper, including, but not limited, to copper-clad aluminum (“CCA”), copper-clad steel (“CCS”) or silver-coated copper-clad steel (“SCCCS”).
The insulator 46, in one embodiment, is a dielectric having a tubular shape. In one embodiment, the insulator 46 is radially compressible along a radius or radial line 54, and the insulator 46 is axially flexible along the longitudinal axis 42. Depending upon the embodiment, the insulator 46 can be a suitable polymer, such as polyethylene (“PE”) or a fluoropolymer, in solid or foam form.
In the embodiment illustrated in
In one embodiment, as described below, the female-type connector 2 electrically grounds the outer conductor 50 of the coaxial cable 4. When the inner conductor 44 and external electronic devices generate magnetic fields, the grounded outer conductor 50 sends the excess charges to ground. In this way, the outer conductor 50 cancels all, substantially all or a suitable amount of the potentially interfering magnetic fields. Therefore, there is less, or an insignificant, disruption of the data signals running through inner conductor 44. Also, there is less, or an insignificant, disruption of the operation of external electronic devices near the cable 4.
In such embodiment, the cable 4 has two electrical grounding paths. The first grounding path runs from the inner conductor 44 to ground. The second grounding path runs from the outer conductor 50 to ground.
The conductive foil layer 48, in one embodiment, is an additional, tubular conductor which provides additional shielding of the magnetic fields. In one embodiment, the foil layer 48 includes a flexible foil tape or laminate adhered to the insulator 46, assuming the tubular shape of the insulator 46. The combination of the foil layer 48 and the outer conductor 50 can suitably block undesirable radiation or signal noise from leaving the cable 4. Such combination can also suitably block undesirable radiation or signal noise from entering the cable 4. This can result in an additional decrease in disruption of data communications through the cable 4 as well as an additional decrease in interference with external devices, such as nearby cables and components of other operating electronic devices.
In one embodiment, the outer jacket 52 has a protective characteristic, guarding the cable's internal components from damage. The outer jacket 52 also has an electrical insulation characteristic. In one embodiment, the outer jacket 52 is compressible along the radial line 54 and is flexible along the longitudinal axis 42. The outer jacket 52 is constructed of a suitable, flexible material such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or rubber. In one embodiment, the outer jacket 52 has a lead-free formulation including black-colored PVC and a sunlight resistant additive or sunlight resistant chemical structure.
Referring to
In one embodiment illustrated in
Depending upon the embodiment, the components of the cable 4 can be constructed of various materials which have some degree of elasticity or flexibility. The elasticity enables the cable 4 to flex or bend in accordance with broadband communications standards, installation methods or installation equipment. Also, the radial thicknesses of the cable 4, the inner conductor 44, the insulator 46, the conductive foil layer 48, the outer conductor 50 and the outer jacket 52 can vary based upon parameters corresponding to broadband communication standards or installation equipment.
In one embodiment illustrated in
In one embodiment the weatherized coaxial cable 29, illustrated in
Connector and Post Assembly
As mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, it is desirable to electrically shield the internal RF signal, i.e., the signal carried by the inner conductor 44, to prevent ingress and/or egress of RF energy into or from the coaxial cable 4. Proper shielding abates interference from neighboring RF networks and prevents cross-talk with other RF signals. Such shielding is commonly effected by a conductive sheathing, web or braided material over the signal carrying conductor, and the shielding material is electrically grounded to carry the interfering or stray RF energy away from the signal-carrying conductor. A break, gap or passage which allows RF energy to escape can result in leakage which can be harmful to other networks and communication systems. For example, RF leakage from an RF device can distort or degrade the television image of a cable network subscriber located in close proximity to the source of the RF leakage. In yet another example, the collective RF leakage emanating from the set-top boxes of a residential high-rise building can create hazards to commercial aircraft flying over the building. The source of RF leakage in the building may be a collection of loose fitting connections between the set-top boxes and the respective coaxial cable. If the RF levels are too high, the responsible governmental authorities, e.g., the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), can impose large monetary fines against the responsible service provider. Such fines may continue until the service provider remedies the problem by properly shielding the RF devices.
The connector 100 of the present disclosure remedies a loose connection between the interface port 34 and the coaxial cable 4 by maintaining the electrical ground path irrespective of axial separation occurring between the connector 100 and the interface port 34.
The connector 100 includes a coupler 102, a post assembly 104, a connector body 106, and a compression member or fastener 108. The post assembly 104 further comprises a post 110, a post extender 112, and a spring or biasing element 114. The coupler 102 connects a forward end or lip 116 of the post 110 to the interface port 34 and pre-compresses or urges the post extender 112 against the spring or biasing element 114. That is, as the coupler 102 is tightened over the threads 38 of the interface port 34, a face surface 41 of the interface port 34 abuts and compresses the post extender 112 against the biasing element 114. The figures depict various conditions or states of the connector 100 as they relate to the effectiveness of the coupler 102 to produce an adequate ground and/or minimize RF leakage. For example, in
The post assembly 104 (i) extends along an elongate axis 100A between the coupler 102 and the connector body 106, (ii) is coupled to the outer conductor 50 of the coaxial cable 4, and (iii) produces an electrical ground path from the outer conductor 50 to the interface port 34. With respect to the latter, the RF energy initially passes from the outer conductor 50 to a rearward end 118 of the post 110. In one embodiment, the RF energy then travels through the conductive biasing element 114 to the post extender 112. Alternatively, the RF energy may pass directly to the post extender 112 through one or more outwardly projecting rearward protrusions 120 of the post extender 112. The protrusions 120 extend from one or more arcuate edges 122 of the post extender 112. Finally, the RF energy passes from a forward face 124 of the post extender 112 to the face or conductive region 41 of the interface port 34.
The post 110 defines a bore or aperture 126 for receiving one of: (i) the spring or biasing element 114, (ii) the post extender 112, and (iii) the coaxial cable 4. A first cavity 128 receives a cylindrical body 130 of the post extender 112 while a second cavity 132 receives the spring or biasing element 114 of the extender 112. The cylindrical body 130, furthermore, is axially retained within the post 110 by the rearward protrusions 120 of the post extender 112. Finally, the aperture 126 also receives the coaxial cable 4 and allows a conductor engager 134 of the interface port 34 to receive the inner conductor 44.
The post extender 112 is disposed along the elongate axis 100A, between the post 110 and the face 41 of the interface port 34, and is configured to move axially along the axis 110A or telescope relative to the post 110. More specifically, the cylindrical body 130 of the extender 112 telescopes within the first and second cavities 128, 132 of the post 110 while the rearward protrusions 120 retain the cylindrical body 130 within the second cavity 132 of the post 110. Furthermore, the post extender 112 slides within the cavities 128, 132 and cooperates with the biasing element 114 to produce an electrical ground path from the post 110 to the interface port 34.
The connector body 106 connects to a medial portion 140 of the post 110 and defines an annular cavity 142 together with the rearward end 118 of the post 110. The annular cavity 142 receives the folded end portion of the outer conductor 50 as an annular barb 138 of the post 110 is forcibly inserted between the inner dielectric material 46 of the coaxial cable 4 and the outer conductor 50.
The compression member or fastener 108 engages a rearward end 144 of the connector body 106 to compress the outer conductor 50 and jacket 52 of the coaxial cable 4 against the annular barb 138 of the post 110. More specifically, the compression member or fastener 108 includes a deformable bellows ring 148 at the forward end 150 of the fastener 108 which is axially aligned with the annular barb 138. The bellows ring 148 may also be positioned immediately forward of the barb 138 as shown in
With the deformable bellows ring 148 positioned relative to the barb 138, the compression member or fastener 108 is subject to an axial load LA which deforms the ring 148 inwardly against the outer conductor 50 and jacket 52 of the post 110. Due to the narrow throat geometry produced by the deformed ring 148, the outer coaxial cable 4 is axially captured by the annular barb 138 of the post 110. Furthermore, inasmuch as the annular barb 138 is electrically coupled to the outer conductor 50, an electrical ground path is created from the outer conductor 50, through the post assembly 104, to the interface port 34.
In one embodiment, the connector 100, post assembly 104, and coaxial cable 4 may be assembled as a unit, e.g., a jumper assembly, to facilitate handling and installation. In another embodiment the connector 100 includes the post assembly 104 as a pre-installed unit for connection to the coaxial cable 4. In yet other embodiments, the post assembly 104 is a separate, preassembled unit which is installed in combination with the connector 100 and the coaxial cable 4 at the time of installation, i.e., in the field Embodiments of connector 100 and post assembly 104 are described in connection with an F-type connector; however, as mentioned earlier, the connector and post assembly 100, 104 may be a BNC connector, SMA connector, N male connector, N female connector, UHF connector, DIN connectors, a push-on connector, push-on F connector, or similar coaxial cable connector that requires only an axial force to mate with the corresponding interface port 34.
In one example of the described embodiment, the connector 100 maintains a shielding effectiveness above about 90 db when the coupler 102 is axially displaced more than about 0.125 inches from a fully torque/tightened position. In such example, axial displacement of 0.125 inches corresponds to about one full revolution of a coupler 102 with a thread pitch of the same dimension. When the coupler 102 is displaced further, i.e., greater than about 0.125 inches or more than about one revolution, the post extender 112 may no longer engage the interface port 34 to produce an effective ground. That is, even though the post assembly 104 produces a large axial displacement, there are still occasions when a user may fail to make a connection between the post extender 112 and the interface port 34. Accordingly, al ground path to the interface port 34 may not produced by the coupler 102 and the post assembly 104.
While the connector 100 may be unable to provide a primary ground path across the face surfaces 41, 124 of the interface port 34 and post extender 112, respectively, a secondary ground path may be produced through the threads 38, 202 of the coupler 102 and interface port 34, respectively. More specifically, the post 110 may be configured to receive a continuity member 160 within an external circumferential groove 162 of the post 110. Furthermore, the continuity member 160 may extend from the groove 162 of the post 110 to the aft surface 164 of the coupler 102. In the described embodiment, the continuity member 160 may include a plurality of finger-like protrusions 166 which extend radially and axially from a cylindrical sleeve 168. The sleeve 168 is seated within the outwardly facing circumferential groove 162 of the post 110 to provide an electrical ground path from the post 110 to the coupler 102. Moreover, the finger-like protrusions 166 provide the requisite forward axial force to: (i) maintain contact between the coupler 102 and the post 110, and (ii) close any gaps which may exist therebetween. Consequently, the continuity member 160 provides a secondary electrical ground path, i.e., when the primary ground path may no longer exist between the post extender and the interface port 34. Moreover, the secondary ground path is provided while minimizing RF leakage between the post 110 and the coupler 102.
While the continuity member 160 above is shown as including a plurality of finger-like protrusions 166, the continuity member 160 may, alternatively, include a wave-spring having a circular opening to allow the necessary portions of the coaxial cable to pass therethrough, i.e., the inner dielectric 46 and inner conductor 44. The waver spring may be placed between the post 110 and the coupler 102 such that the crests of the spring engage a rearwardly facing surface of the coupler 102. The crests of the spring maintain the requisite forward axial force on the coupler 102 to ensure that gaps between grounding surfaces of the coupler 102 and post 110 are closed.
Still referring to
The structural configuration of the coupler 102 may vary according to differing connector design parameters to accommodate different functionality of the coaxial cable connector 100. Those in the art should appreciate that the coupler 102 need not be threaded. Moreover, the coupler 102 may comprise a coupler commonly used in connecting RCA-type, BNC-type connectors, N-female, wireless DIN connectors, SMA connectors, N male connectors, UHF connectors, or other common coaxial cable connectors having coupler interfaces configured to mate with a port. The coupler 102 may be formed of conductive materials, such as copper, brass, aluminum, or other metals or metal alloys, facilitating grounding through the coupler 102. In addition, the coupler 102 may be formed of both conductive and nonconductive materials. For example the external surface of the coupler 102 may be formed of a polymer, while the remainder of the coupler 102 may be comprised of a metal or other conductive material. The coupler 102 may be formed of metals or conductive polymers or other materials that would facilitate a rigidly formed coupler body.
In
In
In addition to receiving the signal-carrying conductor 44, the aperture 126 defines the first and second cavities 128 and 132 for receiving the post extender 112 and biasing element or spring 114. The first cavity 128 is defined by and between the forward end or lip 116 of the post 110 and a first inwardly projecting lip 258. The first cavity 128 comprises a tapered inner surface 266 defined by a first inner diameter, D1, at the forward end 116 to a second inner diameter D2 proximal the inwardly projecting lip 258. The second cavity 132 is defined by and between the first inwardly projecting lip 258 and a second inwardly projecting lip 260. The second cavity comprises an inner surface 272 defined by a third diameter D3 which may be tapered to a fourth diameter D4. The third diameter D3 may be smaller or larger than the fourth diameter D4. The aperture 126 also comprises a fifth diameter D5 defining a cylindrical inner surface 276 along the inner surface of the cylindrical sleeve 250. In the described embodiment, the fifth diameter D5 is smaller than the third and fourth diameters D3, D4.
The post assembly 104 may be formed of metals or a combination of conductive and non-conductive materials. For example, a metal coating or layer may be applied to a polymer of other non-conductive material. Manufacture of the post assembly 104 may include casting, extruding, cutting, turning, drilling, knurling, injection molding, spraying, blow molding, component over-molding, or other fabrication methods that may provide efficient production of the component.
In
To further facilitate insertion and retention, the arcuate edges 122 may include one or more axial slots 274 through the cylindrical body 130 of the post extender 112. The axial slots 274 produce segments 278 which allow the edges 122 to flex inwardly as the post extender 112 may be pressed into the forward end 116 of the post 110. Furthermore, the slots 274 allow for radial compression of the arcuate edges 122 within the cavity 132 to maintain physical and electrical contact with the inner surface 272 (see
Referring again to
In the described embodiment, the biasing element 114 is a coil spring circumscribing the peripheral outer surface 280 of the post extender 112. Further, the biasing element 114 interposes a rearward facing surface 286 of the outwardly projecting forward flange 284 and a forward facing surface 288 of the first inwardly projecting lip 258 of the post 110. While the biasing element 114, e.g., the coil spring, is disposed on the outside of the post extender 112, it will be appreciated that the biasing element 114 may be disposed internally of the post extender 112 and the post extender 112 may be placed externally of the post 110. This configuration may be made possible by a telescoping cap disposed over a post 110 having a cylindrical sleeve at the forward end. The telescoping cap may have axially extending retention clips engaging the cylindrical sleeve of the post. The retention clips may translate axially along the sleeve, decompressing the spring when the cap is unloaded by the interface port 34.
Furthermore, while a spring having a coil element may be fiscally advantageous to produce, the biasing element 114 may include a wave spring disposed between the forward lip 116 of the post 110 and a post extender 112. Other embodiments include a Belleville spring, wave-spring, wave-washer, etc. To accommodate larger displacements, the springs may be stacked
In the disclosed embodiment diameter D1 is greater than diameter D2 to facilitate annular misalignment of the post extender 112. Diameter D3 may be tapered to increase or decrease diameter D4 such that the rearward internal protrusions 120 may be drawn into or pushed from the second cavity. This may be required to facilitate assembly or disassembly of the post assembly. The diameter D7 defining the outer diameter of the cylindrical body 130 may be decreased to a minimum, i.e., from diameter D6, reduce the internal dimension of the post extender 112. That is, by minimizing the dimension of the post extender 112, friction may be minimized while maximizing the dimensions available to accommodate misalignment of the post extender 112 relative to the post 110.
When the coupler 102 is fully tightened, an electrical ground path is produced from the outer conductor 50 of the coaxial cable 4 to the face surface 41 of the interface port 34. RF energy passes from the outer conductor 50 to a rearward end of the post 110 which, in turn, travels through the biasing element 114 and/or the post extender 112. Finally, the RF energy passes from the forward face 124 of the post extender 112 to the face or conductive region 41 of the interface port 34.
In
With respect to the former, the spring or biasing element 114 causes the post extender 112 to move outwardly, toward the face surface 41 of the interface port 34, as the interface port 34 is displaced axially along, and/or angularly relative to, the elongate axis 100A. The biasing element 114 is pre-compressed by the coupler 102, allowing the post extender 112 to follow the face surface 41 of the interface port 34. With respect to the latter, the continuity member 160 urges the coupler 102 forwardly to close any axial gaps between the coupler 102 and the post 110. That is, the continuity member 160 produces the requisite radial and axial forces on the coupler 102 to close axial gaps which may develop as a consequence of the coupler 102 backing-away, and/or loosening, from the post assembly 104. It is for these reasons that a ground path is maintained and the RF performance is acceptable. That is, a ground path is maintained and RF performance remains above 90 dBa despite the coupler 102 being displaced axially by as many as three full turns/revolutions.
Additional embodiments include any one of the embodiments described above, where one or more of its components, functionalities or structures is interchanged with, replaced by or augmented by one or more of the components, functionalities or structures of a different embodiment described above.
It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure and without diminishing its intended advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.
Although several embodiments of the disclosure have been disclosed in the foregoing specification, it is understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications and other embodiments of the disclosure will come to mind to which the disclosure pertains, having the benefit of the teaching presented in the foregoing description and associated drawings. It is thus understood that the disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein above, and that many modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Moreover, although specific terms are employed herein, as well as in the claims which follow, they are used only in a generic and descriptive sense, and not for the purposes of limiting the present disclosure, nor the claims which follow.
This application is a non-provisional of, claims the benefit and priority of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/812,913, filed on Apr. 17, 2013. The entire contents of such application are hereby incorporated by reference.
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