Abstract: A F-type coaxial cable connector includes an outer tubular sleeve which receives an inner tubular post. The inner post includes a projecting barrel portion sized to receive the center conductor and the dielectric layer of a prepared coaxial cable end. The barrel portion includes a raised barb which separates the outer jacket and conductive braid or foil of the coaxial cable, the post further including an annular flange having a circumferential cavity which receives the end of the separated cable jacket and braid, providing a 360° seal. The post and rotating nut are driven longitudinally into the stationary outer sleeve to crimp the connector and to complete the cable termination.

Abstract: A cutting wheel for cutting continuous filamentary tow comprises first and second axially spaced carrier plates which are rotatable about a common axis. An annular row of cutter blades extends between the carrier plates, each blade having a radially outwardly facing cutting edge for cutting the tow. At least four connecting plates have opposite ends affixed to respective carrier plates to prevent mutual separation of the carrier plates in the axial and radial directions. Each connecting plate is aligned with an associated one of the blades and is positioned radially inwardly relative thereto and has a thickness substantially the same as that of the associated blade. The connecting blades as a group provide a substantial portion of the resistance against mutual separation of the carrier plates in the axial and radial directions. The blades as a group transmit a substantial portion of the torque between the carrier plates.

Abstract: An aspirating cutter severs a traveling yarn and exhausts same to a remote location. The cutter comprises a housing and a hollow suction tube projecting forwardly from the housing. A rearward suction is generated in the suction tube. The suction tube includes first and second slots opening forwardly at the front end of the suction tube, which slots are arranged to receive a traveling yarn. The first slot includes a first cutting edge. An outer tube is rotatably mounted on the suction tube. The front end of the outer tube includes a recess and a projection. The recess is large enough to expose the first and second slots. The projection includes a second cutting edge. When the outer tube is rotated, the first and second cutting edges are moved into a yarn cutting mode to sever a downstream portion of the yarn such that the upstream portion of the severed yarn is sucked into the suction tube. One of the cutting edges is inclined, to produce a scissoring action urging the yarn toward the suction tube.