Patents Assigned to Radiall
  • Publication number: 20100260456
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plug comprising: at least one contact connected to a cable; a body within which the contact(s) is/are received; and a gland holding the plug on the cable; the contact(s) being received in floating manner inside the body, the body extending along a longitudinal axis, and the body including a cantilevered out middle portion and a tubular front portion extending around the longitudinal axis beyond the middle portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Franck ALCARAZ, Renaud DURAND
  • Publication number: 20100142157
    Abstract: A box for an electronics module for controlling a machine, in particular an engine, wherein the box comprises: a portion co-operating with at least one harness for connecting the box mechanically and electrically to the machine; and a bottom, two lateral sides, and a transverse side defining a housing for receiving the electronics module, and connector means of the electronics module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Renaud ALEXANDRE, Marnix VAN DER MEE, Anthony BATTEAU
  • Publication number: 20100112854
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coaxial connector element with a body; at least one central contact mounted in the body with interposed insulation; a flexible sleeve receiving a coaxial cable and defining a grip portion for gripping by a user; and a hollow plug including a helical groove for coupling with a complementary connector element; wherein the plug and the sleeve form a single integral unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventor: Fabien BOURGEAS
  • Publication number: 20100093214
    Abstract: An accessory intended to be assembled to a connector along an assembly axis, comprising a main body, at least one deformable contact element comprising a contact part intended to exert, after assembling the accessory to the connector, pressure on an electrically conducting surface of said connector and a part intended to be in contact, after assembling the accessory to said connector, with said main body, said contact element being able to ensure electrical connection between said parts, further comprising pressure means able to push said contact part in such a way as to increase said pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Cyril Barbier, Emmanuel Demaret, Marnix Van Der Mee
  • Patent number: 7688277
    Abstract: A circuit component and circuit component housing assembly for use in an antenna circuit comprise a circuit component housing in which an interior space capable of receiving a circuit component is defined and a circuit component adapted to be received in the internal space. The housing also comprises a first contact capable of contacting a first portion of the received circuit component and a second contact capable of contacting a second portion of the received circuit component. The circuit component is adapted to be connected in series between the first contact and the second contact. The housing has at least one end configured with a coaxial-type connection adapted to connect the housing and the received circuit component in a circuit that includes an antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Radiall USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Claude Brocheton, Patrice Rigoland, Serge Perrot
  • Patent number: 7682177
    Abstract: A connector comprising: a body for plugging in or on the body of a complementary connector along a plugging axis X-X?; connection means for co-operating with complementary connection means of the complementary connector so as to connect together electrical or optical conductors; and a locking sleeve that surrounds the body of the connector and that is adapted to co-operate with the body of the connector and with locking means provided by the complementary connector in such a manner as to block relative movement between the connector and the complementary connector in the plugging direction, the locking sleeve being movable in rotation about the axis relative to the body of the connector between an unlocking position in which the connectors can be separated and a locking position in which the connectors cannot be separated; wherein the connector includes a brake ring that co-operates with the body of the connector by being movable at least in rotation about the axis between a braking position in which the r
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Radiall
    Inventor: Vincent Berthet
  • Publication number: 20100040332
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a multi-contact connector element comprising at least one of electrical and optical contacts, a case and an insulating insert comprising more than two cells for receiving contacts, wherein the case is made from an electrically nonconductive material, and wherein the connector element comprises an envelope made from an electrically conductive material, housed inside the case and defining a housing for the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Bernard VAN DEN MEERSSCHAUT, Marnix VAN DER MEE
  • Publication number: 20100035468
    Abstract: In an active antenna system, two or more amplification chains are contained on one integrated circuit substrate or in one hybrid circuit. The amplification chains can be connected to at least one of a plurality of radiating elements. The integrated circuit or hybrid circuit can be incorporated into an active antenna connector, which can be electrically connected to a radiating element or a receiver system, for example. A first integrated circuit or hybrid circuit can be exchanged with a second integrated circuit or hybrid circuit in a connector to adjust properties of an active antenna system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: RADIALL INCORPORATED dba RADIALL ANTENNA TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Serge Perrot, Patrice Rigoland
  • Patent number: 7632121
    Abstract: A coaxial connector with a first connector element forming a socket, having a first body, a resilient return member, and a first central contact element having a first front end, the contact element being movable against the action of a resilient return member, at least in sliding relative to the first body; and a second connector element forming in particular a plug, arranged to be capable of being releasably connected to the first connector element, and the second connector element having a second body and a second central contact element with a second front end; the first and second central contact elements are arranged in such a manner that when the first and second connector elements are connected together, the contact elements bear one against the other via their front ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Radiall
    Inventors: Olivier Gonzales, Fabien Bourgeas
  • Publication number: 20090298326
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection device for making a connection between a first seat and a second seat disposed in front of or behind the first seat, in particular in aircraft, wherein the device comprises: a casing secured to the first seat and receiving an inlet cable bundle and an outlet cable bundle; a cable inlet connector connected to the inlet cable bundle and secured to the casing; and a retractable strip received at least in part inside the casing, the outlet cable bundle, extending in said strip, which strip is capable of sliding outwards from the casing in such a manner as to connect said casing to the cable inlet connector of the second seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Marnix VAN DER MEE, Emmanuel DEMARET
  • Publication number: 20090286430
    Abstract: A connection assembly comprising a first connector housing having at least one blocking element in relief, and a second housing comprising a housing body extending along a longitudinal axis and a locking cap movable relative to the housing body of the second housing perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking cap includes at least one blocking ramp in which the blocking element in relief of the first housing is capable of sliding. The housing body of the second housing presents at least one setback in its outside surface that corresponds substantially to the thickness of the locking cap in order to receive the locking cap in its locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Bernard VAN DEN MEERSSCHAUT, Marnix VAN DER MEE
  • Publication number: 20090286425
    Abstract: A connection assembly includes a first multicontact connector housing having at least one blocking element in relief; and a second multicontact connector housing having a housing body extending along a longitudinal axis and a locking cap that is movable relative to the housing body of the second housing between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking cap pivots about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second housing includes at least one face that includes a locking zone for locking the locking cap. The locking cap includes at least one blocking ramp and at least one locking tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventor: Pierre WADOUX
  • Publication number: 20090269013
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multicontact connector comprising: a plug constituting the termination of a cable having at least one optical conductor and/or at least one electrical conductor; and a socket for connecting to the plug and comprising a body and a plate for fastening to a panel; wherein the socket is a single piece of polymer material and wherein the connector includes electromagnetic shielding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Renaud DURAND, Charles POPULAIRE
  • Patent number: 7581984
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multicontact connector comprising: a connector body presenting front and rear faces and including at least one cavity extending between the front and rear faces and opening out therein; at least one insert arranged to receive contact elements, in particular electrical or optical contact elements; and at least one retention member arranged to retain the insert in the cavity of the connector body, the retention member comprising at least one elastically deformable tab movable between a locking position preventing the insert from being withdrawn from the cavity and a retracted position enabling the insert to be withdrawn from the cavity, in particular via the rear face of the connector body, the tab having at least two bearing faces, one of which is arranged in such a manner that a force applied thereagainst and directed towards the front face of the body of the connector causes the tabs to be retracted, and another one of which is arranged in such a manner that a force applied
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Societe Radiall
    Inventors: Stéphane Moyon, Laurent Gauvrit, Emmanuel Demaret
  • Patent number: 7575484
    Abstract: A multi-contact connector case may be configured on a support. The case may include a case body including at least one fastener portion configured to co-operate with the support when the case is mounted on the support; at least one bolt element movable relative to the case body between an unlocked position and a locked position in which the bolt element presses against the support when the case is mounted on the support, the bolt element moving closer to the fastener portion of the case body on passing from the unlocked position toward the locked position; and at least one resilient return member configured to move the bolt element from the unlocked position toward the locked position, the bolt element including at least one elastically deformable tab configured to press against a first abutment of the case body when the bolt element is in the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Radiall
    Inventors: Marnix Van Der Mee, Bernard Van Den Meersschaut, Stephane Moyon
  • Publication number: 20090156043
    Abstract: A connector comprising: a body for plugging in or on the body of a complementary connector along a plugging axis X-X?; connection means for co-operating with complementary connection means of the complementary connector so as to connect together electrical or optical conductors; and a locking sleeve that surrounds the body of the connector and that is adapted to co-operate with the body of the connector and with locking means provided by the complementary connector in such a manner as to block relative movement between the connector and the complementary connector in the plugging direction, the locking sleeve being movable in rotation about the axis relative to the body of the connector between an unlocking position in which the connectors can be separated and a locking position in which the connectors cannot be separated; wherein the connector includes a brake ring that co-operates with the body of the connector by being movable at least in rotation about the axis between a braking position in which the r
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventor: Vincent Berthet
  • Patent number: 7520779
    Abstract: A 7-16 flanged receptacle includes a tubular body including an outside thread and a fastener flange perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body. A central contact is mounted in the tubular body with an insulator being interposed between the central contact and an outer contact. The receptacle further includes a tubular metal part forming the outer contact mounted as a tight fit in an inside wall of the tubular body with limited ability to move longitudinally relative thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Radiall
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Arnaud, Alain Guillomin, Claude Brocheton
  • Publication number: 20090009272
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coaxial device comprising: a cartridge defined by a side wall including at least one electrically conductive region; and an electrical component fastened in the cartridge and including an electrical element connected to said electrically conductive region via at least one electrical connection; wherein said side wall is pierced by a through orifice giving direct access to the electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventor: THIERRY LE NADAN
  • Publication number: 20080284657
    Abstract: The invention concerns a meandered antennae comprising: a first meandered conductive element including a plurality of arms, two consecutive arms forming a meander; a second conductive elements forming with the first conductive elements a radiating two-wired line, the second conductive element including a plurality of arms engaged each between two consecutive arms of the first conductive element. The antenna is characterized in that it is designed to operate without ground element, in particular without ground plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Radiall
    Inventor: Lionel Rudant
  • Publication number: 20080261446
    Abstract: A 7-16 flanged receptacle includes a tubular body including an outside thread and a fastener flange perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body. A central contact is mounted in the tubular body with an insulator being interposed between the central contact and an outer contact. The receptacle further includes a tubular metal part forming the outer contact mounted as a tight fit in an inside wall of the tubular body with limited ability to move longitudinally relative thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: RADIALL
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Arnaud, Alain Guillomin, Claude J.R. Brocheton