Permanently connected electrical connector assembly

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly ( ) for transmitting radio frequency signals includes a first electrical connector ( ) and a second electrical connector ( ). The first electrical connector includes a conductive outer shell ( ), an insulator (not labeled) within the conductive outer shell, a first conductive terminal ( ) and a locking ring ( ) securely fixed on the conductive outer shell. The locking ring has an engaging surface ( ) perpendicular to a horizontal centerline (A—A) of the conductive outer shell. The second electrical connector includes a metallic second shell ( ), an insulative base ( ), and a second conductive terminal ( ). The second shell defines a groove ( ) therein adjacent to a second mating face ( ). An inner side surface ( ) of the groove adjacent to the second mating face is perpendicular to a horizontal centerline (B—B) of the second electrical connector. When the first electrical connector mates with the second electrical connector, the engaging surface of the first electrical connector securely engages with the inner side surface of the second electrical connector, making the mated connection permanent.