Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction between a mating end and a cable end. The coaxial cable connector also includes a center contact held by the body. A locking member is circumferentially disposed around the body at the mating end. The locking member has teeth configured to mechanically engage a threaded area of a mating connector to securely attach the coaxial cable connector to the mating connector. The locking member is slidably coupled to the body such that the locking member moves with respect to the body along the longitudinal direction to enable the teeth to align with the threaded area along the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body attached to a post, wherein the post includes a flange, a port coupling element rotatable about the post, and a continuity member positioned within a cavity, the cavity being located on an outer surface of the flange of the post, wherein the continuity member establishes and maintains electrical and physical contact between the post and the port coupling element. Furthermore, an associated method for maintaining ground continuity with a coaxial cable port is also provided.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a connector body having a first end and a second end, a coupling nut freely rotatable and disposed in relation to the first end of the connector body and a post having a first end and a second end, the post further including a open-ended port retaining portion. The coupling nut includes an internal threaded portion and is disposed in overlaying relation relative to the port retaining portion, which is configured for engaging an external port. The port retaining portion defines a locking collet that prevents loosening of the engaged port, while still guaranteeing electrical continuity without requiring excessive tightening of the connector.

Abstract: A cable connector configured to couple a cable to another connector or piece of video or audio equipment may include a connector body, a nut, an annular post and a biasing element. The connector body may include a forward end and a rearward end, where the forward end is configured to connect to the second connector and the rearward end is configured to receive a coaxial cable. The nut may be rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body and the annular post may be disposed within the connector body. The annular post may also include an annular notch located at the forward end of the connector body. The biasing element may be located in the annular notch.

Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable includes a dual-grip nut having a first external gripping surface and a second external gripping surface. The smallest outer diameter of the first external gripping surface is less than the smallest outer diameter of the second external gripping surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a connector sleeve includes a first rib portion consisting essentially of a first material, and a second web portion consisting essentially of a second supple material and attached to the first rib portion to define the sleeve. The second supple material is softer and more elastic than the first material, and the sleeve is dimensioned to circumferentially surround a revolving portion of a connector in an interference fit such that rotation of the sleeve causes rotation of the revolving portion. The sleeve may be used to enhance torque for rotation of a nut used on a coaxial cable connector.

Abstract: In a coaxial plug-connector part with a cap nut, which is disposed rotatably and in an axial force-fit manner on the outer-conductor and which can be screw-connected, in order to generate the contact pressure between the outer-conductor butting contact surfaces of the plug connector, with an external thread of the counter plug-connector part, the frictional torque of the axial force-fit between the cap nut and the outer-conductor is selected to be smaller than the frictional torque between the outer-conductor butting contact surfaces of the plug connector.

Abstract: A novel, reliable, easy-to-install cable connector requiring a combination of push-on force with minimal torque for proper clamping and sealing to a target port is provided. Such a connector device includes a rubber element that encircles metal contact fingers and which is compressible through tightening of a hand-operable nut to secure contact between the metal contact fingers and the target port. The device also includes a contact basket with at least one cut-out portion that, upon tightening of the nut noted above, deforms into latching engagement with the external threads of the subject port. In such a manner, the inventive cable connector provides a highly effective apparatus for signal transfer, reduced interference and noise ingress, and reliable moisture prevention. A method of providing a signal connection and transfer in a cable system is also encompassed within this invention.

Abstract: A sealing assembly operatively attached to a coaxial cable connector that is attached to an RF port. The sealing assembly has a sealing subassembly, that is changeable between a pre-assembled state and a sealing state, and at least one actuator component. The sealing subassembly has a sealing portion. Advancement of the actuator component changes the sealing subassembly from the pre-assembled state into the sealing state and thereby causes the sealing portion to compress radially against the RF port.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for electrically connecting a stinger into a network node may include installing a non-conductive force exerting means through a port of a closed node housing of a network node. The method may include extending the force exerting means from outside the node housing to within the interior of the network node and adjusting the force exerting means without accessing the interior of the node housing to exert a force on the conductor of a stinger installed within the interior of the network node to contact and forcibly bring the conductor of the stinger into electrical contact with an interface means installed within the interior of the network node to establish an electrical interface and seize the conductor of the stinger within the interior of the network node.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes an electrical connector and a sleeve. The electrical connector has opposite first and second ends. The first end is rotatable with respect to the second end and configured to couple to a mating connector. The second end is configured to terminate a cable. The sleeve is molded over the first end such that the sleeve is fixed to the first end, and the sleeve and the first end of the connector together rotate with respect to the second end of the connector. Also, the sleeve has an outer gripping surface.

Abstract: A Bowden-type cable containing a cable (14) is provided with proximal (14P) and distal extremities arranged in a jacket (18) having proximal (18P) and distal extremities blocked by proximal (20P) and distal arresting units. At least the first extremity (18P) of the jacket (18) is connected to the first arresting unit (20P) with the aid of a liaison unit (22) which is arranged on the first extremity (18P) of the jacket (18). In a preferred embodiment, the liaison unit is moulded on the first extremity (18P) of the jacket (18) and welded by ultrasound to the first arresting unit (20).

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an inner conductor, an annular insulator which surrounds the inner conductor and an outer conductor which surrounds the annular insulator. The electrical connector is provided with both a threaded coupling mechanism and a snap-fastening coupling mechanism. In one embodiment, the threaded coupling mechanism is in the form of an outwardly projecting spiral threading which protrudes out from the mating end of the outer conductor. In the same embodiment, the snap-fastening coupling mechanism is in the form of an annular groove which is formed in the central body of the outer conductor, the annular groove being sized and shaped to receive a resilient, C-shaped snap ring from a mating electrical connector. In this manner, it is to be understood that the electrical connector is capable of being mechanically and electrically coupled to various types of mating electrical connectors using either threaded coupling means or snap-fastening coupling means.

Abstract: A self-locking electrical connector is provided that includes a coupling nut and a locking sleeve positionable in one of a locked position and an unlocked position. At least a portion of the coupling nut is engaged by the locking sleeve when the locking sleeve is in the locked position.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an inner conductor, an annular insulator which surrounds the inner conductor and an outer conductor which surrounds the annular insulator. The electrical connector is provided with both a threaded coupling mechanism and a snap-fastening coupling mechanism. In one embodiment, the threaded coupling mechanism is in the form of an outwardly projecting spiral threading which protrudes out from the mating end of the outer conductor. In the same embodiment, the snap-fastening coupling mechanism is in the form of an annular groove which is formed in the central body of the outer conductor, the annular groove being sized and shaped to receive a resilient, C-shaped snap ring from a mating electrical connector. In this manner, it is to be understood that the electrical connector is capable of being mechanically and electrically coupled to various types of mating electrical connectors using either threaded coupling means or snap-fastening coupling means.

Abstract: A hybrid coupling nut for a cable connector includes a plurality of fingers on a friction sleeve portion of the nut with a plurality of threads adjacent the fingers inside the nut. An annular knurled portion on the nut adjacent the fingers on the outside of the nut assist a user in connecting the nut to an RF port. Each finger includes a beveled edge. The nut also includes an annular flange for rotatably connecting the coupling nut to the cable connector.

Abstract: In a method and arrangement for sealing a piezoactuator having terminal pins (12) protruding from the piezoactuator and a top plate (14) surmounting the piezoactuator, the top plate is provided with openings (16) to enable the terminal pins (12) to pass through. In order to ensure a reliable seal even for comparatively thin top plates (14) in particular, the invention proposes placing a sealing-ring (28) made from an elastic sealant material on each of the terminal pin sections (30) protruding from the openings (16), so that the sealing ring fits tightly to a circumferential surface (32) of the terminal pin section (30), as well as to the top plate (14), forming a seal, and being pressure-injected into the top plate (14) by means of a plastic extrusion coating (arrows in FIG. 1).

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes tubular post, a coupler secured over an end of the tubular post for securing the connector to an appliance, and an outer body secured to the tubular post. An electrical grounding path is maintained between the coupler and the tubular post whether or not the coupler is tightly fastened to the appliance. The electrical grounding path is provided by a resilient, electrically-conductive grounding member disposed between the tubular post and the coupler. Alternatively, the connector includes conductive grease at a point where mating portions of the tubular post and coupler have closely matching dimensions.

Abstract: An adapter for connecting coaxial cable connectors. The adapter has first and second ends for mounting cable connectors for various genders and styles as required for connecting two existing cable connectors. The connectors may be selectively changed as required to mate with the gender and style of the cable connectors mounted to the coaxial cables to be joined. A method of assembling an adapter for connecting coaxial cables that includes selecting first and second cable connector ends for the adapter to mate with the cable connectors to be joined.

Abstract: A connecting device for an antenna includes a taper section provided on a main body of a male connector and a recess formed between the taper section and a turning part. A wedge-shaped elastic element is disposed in the recess for forcing the elastic element towards the taper section to secure the male and female connectors together. First ends and second ends of the male and female connectors are in a full contact, providing a high frequency signal transmission.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided that includes a base portion configured for stationary mounting to a circuit board and an interface portion configured for mating to a plug assembly. The interface portion is configured for rotational movement relative to the base portion when a predetermined torque is applied to the interface portion.

Abstract: A weathertight connector for electrical connectors having multiple connection chambers. Compression seals are used for each connection chamber.

Abstract: A weathertight connector for electrical connectors having multiple connection chambers with a conductive element having splaying ends in the connection chambers. One common O-ring and an O-ring for each connection chamber is utilized.

Abstract: An RCA connector capable of being inserted into a circuit board directly comprises a joint and a cover. One end of the joint has a protruded annular wall. A center of the annular wall has a metal lead. The metal lead passes through a notch of the annular wall by using a conductive medium. The cover covers on the annular wall; and the cover has an opening corresponding to the notch of the annular wall so that the conductive medium extends out from the opening of the cover. Further, a lower end of the annular wall is firmly secured to a retaining seat. A plurality of positioning pins are extended from the retaining seat so that the RCA connector is fixed to a mother board by the positioning pins. Moreover, the metal enhancing plate and the conductive lead can be replaced by an L shape long metal lead.

Abstract: The internally locking coaxial connector has a conductive insert disposed in an outer body. The insert has a front flange and a lock washer placed between the front flange and an inwardly extending annular flange at the rear of a coupling nut slidable on the outer body. When a male connector is mated with the female connector, the lock washer applies a continuous tension between the male and female connectors to prevent their separation when exposed to vibration or thermal cycling.

Abstract: An industrial Ethernet switching hub includes a casing in which a plurality of industrial Ethernet connector assemblies are mounted. Each Connector assembly includes a rigid connector receptacle sealed to the casing and receiving an Ethernet connector. The casing of each connector assembly has an externally threaded extension for receiving a mating Ethernet connector. A quick disconnect power connector is also mounted to the casing and a switch IC controller is embedded in the casing for data signal routing among the Ethernet connectors.

Abstract: There is a connection between on the one hand an electrical power lead made as a metal-clad cable with at least one electrical inner conductor electrically insulated from the metal shroud by a mineral and on the other a device to be electrically connected thereto, especially an electrically heatable catalytic converter, the inner conductor and the device being connected to one another via a detachable terminal connection, one part of which being located on the device and its other part being provided on the free end of the power lead.

Abstract: A coaxial cable F-connector (20) includes a tubular post (32) for insertion around the dielectric (26) of the coaxial cable (22), a cylindrical body member (46) secured to the tubular post for receiving the jacket (30) of the coaxial cable, and a coupling nut (38). The tubular post includes an enlarged shoulder (80) that extends inside the nut; the nut includes an inwardly directed collar (82) that extends around the tubular post and around one end of the cylindrical body member. An O-ring (35) is disposed around one end of the cylindrical body member between the shoulder of the tubular post and the collar of the coupling nut. Limited axial movement of the coupling nut is permitted relative to the tubular post and cylindrical body member for allowing the coupling nut to spin free of the O-ring until tightening of the coupling nut over the threaded port is almost complete. Upon final tightening of the coupling nut, the O-ring forms a seal between the nut, the tubular post, and the cylindrical body member.

Abstract: An electrical coupling is provided for connecting two coaxial cable housings. The coupling has male and female components which have mating tapered surfaces, such as conical surfaces. Screwing the male and female components together wedges the conical surfaces tightly so that the coupling is resistant to torsional forces that could otherwise cause rotational displacement of the components and lead to unscrewing of the coupling.

Abstract: A vehicle antenna connector includes a coupling housing, an adaptor and a loading device. The coupling housing has at least an outer connector member for connecting with an antenna element, a first hole section at bottom portion and a second section in the middle portion having a diameter smaller than the first hole section. A first inside female screw and a second inside female screw are formed in the first and second hole sections respectively. The adaptor, mounted on a base portion of the antenna element and connected with the coupling housing, has a contact member with a contact head extending into the coupling housing. The loading device is incorporated with the contact head and provides a pressing force to the contact member. In accordance with the vehicle antenna connector of the present invention, it not only can couple with both the UHF attachment base and the NMO attachment base, but also can provide better conduction contact effect.

Abstract: An end connector for a coaxial cable has a rotatable nut with an internal thread configured and dimensioned to coact in threaded engagement with a complimentary external thread on a system component. A circular seal element is contained within and axially fixed with respect to the nut. The seal element is deformable into a configuration lining at least a portion of the internal thread to thereby establish a barrier to the penetration of moisture between the interengaged internal and external threads.

Abstract: An end connector for coaxial cables having inner and outer spaced concentric sleeves, the outer sleeve having axially spaced endless sealing rings along its inner wall surface portion adjacent to one end to which the end of the coaxial cable is inserted, and axially spaced serrations or gripping edges are disposed on the external wall surface of the inner sleeve in confronting relation to the ribs so that when the coaxial cable is inserted into the connector with the outer conductor and jacket in the annular space between the sleeves the outer sleeve can be crimped inwardly to cause the ribs to advance into uniform sealed engagement with the jacket. The depth of the ribs can be controlled according to the diameter or size of cable to which it is connected.

Abstract: Connector apparatus for connecting coaxial cable elements includes a primary connector body and connector elements for securing coaxial cable to the main connector body. The connector elements, in addition to the main connector body, include a lock ring, an inner connector element or nut held onto the connector body by the lock ring, and an outer rotating nut disposed on the inner nut and the rotation of which causes the rotation of the inner nut. The inner nut is rotated by the outer nut until metal to metal contact is made between the outer nut and the connector body and also between the outer nut and the coaxial cable element to prevent radiation leakage from the coaxial cable elements.

Abstract: An environmentally sealed quick disconnect RF connector for use with hardline coaxial cable. In one embodiment the RF connector includes a chassis portion for mounting on a chassis and an adaptor portion for connection to a hardline coaxial cable. The adaptor portion and the chassis portion are configured to provide a quick disconnect electrical connection. The adaptor portion includes a locking member for locking the chassis portion of the connector and the adaptor portion of the connector together once the chassis portion and the adaptor portion have been engaged. Prior to locking, the locking member permits the chassis portion of the connector and the adaptor portion of the connector to quickly engage.

Abstract: An improved plug connector includes a rear cable connection module individually sized to each cable required and a front outer contact portion arranged such that the modular rear cable connection component may be press fit into the outer contact portion. In order to assemble the connector, an insulated inner contact assembly is fitted into either the cable connection module or the outer contact front portion, and is retained and positioned therein when the outer contact front portion is press fit onto the cable connection module. In addition, a coupling nut is provided which may be snap fit onto the outer contact by means of a split ring and flat retaining washer assembly encapsulated in the coupling nut.

Abstract: An electrical connector which can be panel or in-line mounted, and accommodates coaxial, waveguide, or mono-conductor cables. The connector is comprised of two separable halves which mate to form continuous electrical connections. One connector half presents a planar surface carrying two electrically conductive zones, the other connector half carries spring biased electrically conductive protrusions for contact with the zones of the first half to create intimate electrical continuity between the two halves.

Abstract: A microwave coaxial connector comprises an inner conductor, an outer conductor, a coupling nut, ball bearings mechanically coupling the outer conductor and the coupling nut, and a C-ring. Inward threads of the coupling connector engage outward threads of a receiving connector. Frictional relative rotation of mating faces of the outer conductor and the receiving connector is alleviated since the ball bearings decouple friction between the nut and the outer conductor. The nut includes an aperture which can be aligned with a groove in the outer conductor for positioning ball bearings with the C-ring removed. With the C-ring in place on the outer conductor, the aperture is forward of and inaccessible to the ball bearings.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hermetic coaxial connector of the type intended to be attached to a panel to ensure hermetic coaxial traverse of said panel, comprising a central conductive contact housed with interposition of an insulator in a housing, forming an external conductor, provided with means of attachment to a panel, a sealing joint between the external conductor and the panel, and an insulating glass bead sealed to the central contact and to an annular ring housed at least partly in a recess of the housing. The ring presents a staggered configuration comprising an axial annular span connected by the glass sealing bead (7) to central contact (5), an axial span in contact with a corresponding span of the housing, a radial span supported against the corresponding span of the housing and a radial span in contact with the sealing joint (11) interposed between the ring and the panel (2).