Locking device for a radio frequency filter tuning probe

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8981877
APP PUB NO 20130021117A1
SERIAL NO

13552977

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A radio frequency (RF) filter includes an input port configured to receive a signal, an output port configured to output a signal, and a tuning probe configured to be movable within a tuning probe port to adjust filter characteristics. The tuning probe port is configured to receive the tuning probe therein, and a locking mechanism is configured to lock the tuning probe in the tuning probe port at a desired depth and further configured to prevent movement of the tuning probe in the tuning probe port when the locking mechanism is in a locked configuration.

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  • SPX CORPORATION;DIELECTRIC, LLC

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Baldwin, Francis Naples, US 8 264

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