Module retention apparatus

Details Module retention apparatus Module retention apparatus

1994-03-28

1995-07-11

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

361711, 439487, 439953, H01R 1362

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054315824

ABSTRACT:
A phased array radar, solid state, module retention apparatus having a tool operated tubular assembly at an antenna radiator end of a dual channel T/R module and a wedge structure at the module's connector end. A single rotational motion of the tubular assembly by the tool is translated into linear motion in two orthogonal directions. During installation of the module into a subassembly tray, the tubular assembly translates the module into the connector and wedge structure while simultaneously locking the module in place and applying compressive forces that press the module base at the antenna radiator end of the module against a cold plate of the tray. The wedge structure forces the module base at the connector end of the module the cold plate of the tray as the module translates into the tray connector. The tubular assembly has a helical cam that translates the module toward the connector as it is rotated. Also, the tubular assembly has an eccentric cylindrical groove that fits over the neck of a ball stud during installation and forces the antenna radiator end of the module against the cold plate by compression of a conical spring washer.

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