Cable connector having a seal
There is provided a cable connector ( 10 ) comprising a body ( 12 ) joined to a connector ring ( 14 ) for securing to a female connector ( 20 ), wherein a seal ( 26 ) is placed between the body ( 12 ) and the connector ring ( 14 ). The use of the seal or gasket ( 26 ) prevents electromagnetic leakage from and into the connector. The connector ring can be provided with an inner recess ( 28 ) housing a ring spring ( 30 ) so as to grip a female connector tightly and prevent electromagnetic leakage where the connector mounts to the female connector.
1. A cable connector comprising a body formed with a central channel and joined to a connector ring for securing to a female connector, a seal positioned between adjoining faces of the body and the connector ring substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body and the seal having a greater central diameter than the central channel, the connector ring being formed with an inner recess in which at least one electrically conductive resilient member is seated, wherein a further electrically conductive resilient member surrounds an internal metal collar positioned within the central channel of the body.
2. The cable connector according to claim 1 , wherein the connector ring has an internal thread.
3. The cable connector according to claim 1 , wherein the seal is deformable.
4. The cable connector according to claim 1 , wherein the seal acts to urge the connector ring away from the body whilst remaining in permanent contact with both the body and the connector ring.
5. The cable connector according to claim 1 , wherein the resilient member is a ring spring.
6. The cable connector according to claim 1 , wherein the inner recess is in the form of a circumferential groove with the electrically conductive resilient member having a co-operating annular shape.