Wave transmission lines and networks – Long line elements and components – Waveguide elements and components
Patent
1992-06-03
1993-05-04
Gensler, Paul
Wave transmission lines and networks
Long line elements and components
Waveguide elements and components
285321, 285373, 403165, 403302, 439210, H01P 106
Patent
active
052085694
ABSTRACT:
A unisex coupler assembly is disclosed capable of providing a leak tight coupling for waveguides with axial alignment of the waveguides and rotational capability. The sealing means of the coupler assembly are not exposed to RF energy, and the coupler assembly does not require the provision of external flanges on the waveguides. In a preferred embodiment, O ring seals are not used and the coupler assembly is, therefore, bakeable at a temperature up to about 150.degree. C. The coupler assembly comprises a split collar which clamps around the waveguides and a second collar which fastens to the split collar. The split collar contains an inner annular groove. Each of the waveguides is provided with an external annular groove which receives a retaining ring. The split collar is clamped around one of the waveguides with the inner annular groove of the split collar engaging the retaining ring carried in the external annular groove in the waveguide. The second collar is then slipped over the second waveguide behind the annular groove and retaining ring therein and the second collar is coaxially secured by fastening means to the split collar to draw the respective waveguides together by coaxial force exerted by the second collar against the retaining ring on the second waveguide. A sealing ring is placed against an external sealing surface at a reduced external diameter end formed on one waveguide to sealingly engage a corresponding sealing surface on the other waveguide as the waveguides are urged toward each other.
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Michelangelo Dimartino
Moeller Charles P.
Gaither Roger S.
Gensler Paul
Moser William R.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
Valdes Miguel A.
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