Accession Number:

ADD010065

Title:

Antenna Coupling Assembly.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Carnaghan,Luason L.
• Phillips,Raymond J.

Report Date:

1982-08-31

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

A flexible coupling assembly for a radio antenna of a submarine buoyant cable antenna system is connected in a cable line that retains the characteristics of the cable as regards the outside diameter, flexibility tensile strength and electrical continuity. The assembly comprises flexible co-axial connectors at each end keyed to an insulator that is press fit in a transition piece. The transition piece is press fit into the tubing by barbed type annular rings machined into the transition piece. Between the insulators and enclosed by the tubing are plastic pieces connected by a coil spring. Author

Descriptors:

• *Patents
• *Antenna couplers
• *Coaxial cables
• *Submarine antennas
• *Electric connectors
• *Flexible couplings
• Locking fastener devices
• Heavy duty
• Helical springs
• Coaxial configurations
• Radio equipment
• Tensile strength
• Electrical properties
• Dynamic loads
• Continuity
• Assembly
• Insulation
• Specifications
• Springs
• Reliability
• Coils
• Rings
• Connectors
• Buoyancy

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Submarine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE