Abstract: A connector for connecting high-power RF coaxial joints uses a screw-thread locking ring to draw a body and a bushing of the joint together. The connector also includes an O-ring seal.

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: A coaxial connector includes a removable back nut, an outer body, and a center conductor supported within the outer body by a dielectric. A clamp ring is rotatably disposed within the central bore of the back nut. A prepared end of a coaxial cable is inserted through the back nut, and the end portion of the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is flared outwardly. As the back nut is tightened onto the outer body, the flared end of the outer conductor is directly clamped between mating clamping surfaces formed on the clamp ring and the outer body. An optional compression member is provided, and is axially displaced into the outer body as the back nut is tightened for engaging the female socket to seize the inner conductor of the cable. A seal disposed in the back nut forms a seal between the back nut, the clamp ring, and the cable jacket. The back nut can be tightened without twisting the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A conductive shield contact including a plurality of fingers formed in a partial circle for contacting a cable shield, the fingers being separate elements, each finger having a first end and a second end. A partial circular member is positioned at a second end of the fingers and is connected to the fingers. A tab is formed for contacting a conductive portion of a connector to establish an electrical path between the cable shield and the conductive portion of the connector.

Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable includes a fastening sleeve received in a tubular end piece and the cable extends through the fastening sleeve. The fastening sleeve includes a tapered inner periphery. A threaded piece is threadedly connected to the end piece and includes a tapered inner periphery which presses a thinner portion at the tapered inner periphery of the fastening sleeve so as to apply an inward force to the fastening sleeve to secure the cable without using any special tool. A tube securely extends through the threaded piece and the core of the cable extends through the tube. A connection collar is rotatably mounted to the tube and has a connection threaded portion which is used to connect with a jack of an electric appliance.

Abstract: A connector fitting for a threadless conduit and a method of securing such a fitting are provided. The connector fitting includes a connector body, a gland nut, and a continuous metal compression ring. The compression ring includes an annular stop and a pair of end portions. Upon tightening the gland nut, one end portion of the compression ring is urged between the connector body and conduit while the other end of the compression ring is press fit between the gland nut and conduit to form a rain tight seal. One or more indicators are provided for indicating that the gland nut has been properly torqued.

Abstract: To easily connect a coaxial cable to electric connecting devices or a printed circuit board, to prevent the conductors of the cable from being disturbed, to secure the shielding performance of the signal line, and to enable connection of a very fine wire by means of an automatic machine, a binding member for a coaxial cable is formed into a tubular piece that is arranged to cover the outer conductor or the centered conductor which is exposed from the insulating covering of the cable. This binding member is made of a lead-free ultrahigh-conductive plastic resin composite. An electric connector for a coaxial cable has electric contacts, which each have a receiving port into which the binding member is inserted.

Abstract: A coaxial connector may be configured with multiple interleaved concentric threads that reduce connector assembly threading requirements. A cable sheath stripping feature may be incorporated into the connector, eliminating the need for a separate sheath stripping tool. Also, over-tightening protection assemblies may be incorporated in the coupling and or rear clamp nuts. The over-tightening protection assemblies utilize first and second interlock surfaces which co-operate to couple the connector body with a rotatable inner coupling sleeve until a predetermined level of torque is applied whereupon complementary protrusions formed on the rings deflect and slip past each other, protecting the connector and or cable from damage due to application of excessive torque and eliminating the need for torque wrenches during connector installation. The first and second interlock surfaces may be formed directly in the coupling nut and inner coupling sleeve or may be separate finger and ramp rings coupled to each.

Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable, and a tool and method for connecting coaxial cable. The connector may have a projection configured to extend into a channel defined by an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and to engage an inner surface of the inner conductor; and a lip configured to engage an outer surface of the inner conductor when the projection extends into the channel. The lip and the projection configured to limit the movement of the inner conductor relative to the outer conductor.

Abstract: An F connector for mounting to the prepared end of a coaxial cable by compression of portions of the connector into tight frictional engagement with the cable. The body and compression ring of the usual F connector are incorporated in a unitary, one-piece body having three axial sections. The first section surrounds and frictionally engages the outer surface of the post stem in the usual manner. The second section is spaced from the stem to provide an annular space for the shielding and outer dielectric layers of the cable, also in the usual manner. A third section of the body is joined to the second section by an area of reduced thickness. In a first disclosed embodiment, the body fractures at the area of reduced thickness in response to an axial force applied to the third section in the direction of the second section.

Abstract: Cable connector for coaxial cable, comprising a bushing (2) for providing an axial displacement of parts (4,5,6,7,8) in the connector, whereby these parts are brought into mechanical and/or electrical engagement with the coaxial cable. The axial displacement is provided by screwing a thread (10) provided on the bushing (2) onto a corresponding thread (9) provided on the main body (1) of the connector. By providing said threads (9,10) as multiple-start threads, the assembly time can be substantially reduced.

Abstract: An electrical connector for coaxial cable, the connector having a positive stop for a clamp nut. The clamp nut driving a means for compression which sandwiches a leading edge of the coaxial cable outer conductor between the connector body and the means for compression. The positive stop positioned to limit tightening of the clamp nut and thereby compression force upon the flared leading edge of the coaxial cable outer conductor to a desired maximum level. The means for compression, for example a circular coil spring may be deformable, allowing the connector to adapt to varying manufacturing tolerances of each connector component, yet still maintaining the maximum desired compression force limit. Thereby, the connector may be correctly installed without requiring use of a torque wrench to ensure proper compression force.

Abstract: A signal line connector includes a locknut, a hollow cylindrical casing, the casing having a coupling neck mounted with a gasket ring and fitted into the locknut, a locating barrel fitted into the other end of the casing, the locating barrel having an inside annular flange, and a center holding down tube mounted in the casing and secured to the locknut by the casing, the center holding down tube having a barbed portion facing the inside annular flange of the center holding down tube and adapted to hold down the tubular outer conductor and outer insulative layer of a signal line against the inside wall of the locating barrel, keeping the center conductor of the signal line axially suspended in the locknut.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to an electrical connector for coupling to an insulated electrical conductor or a coaxial cable of the type having an inner conductor enclosed in an inner concentric insulation and having a generally concentric conductive sheath therearound and an outer insulation enclosing the conductive sheath. The subject connector can have a housing having an electrically conductive portion and a bore therein. The subject connector can also have an electrically conductive pin mounted in the housing with one end protruding axially into the housing bore. A second end of the conductive pin can extend in an opposite direction within a second housing bore. The electrically conductive center pin can have a hollow portion extending thereinto from the protruding end and can have an annular sharpened edge on the protruding end. One or more slits can extend along the side of the center pin from the protruding end to form a plurality of center pin segments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector 100 which has a center contact 20 electrically connected to an inner conductor formed of a corrugated duct, a tubular body 60 electrically connected to an outer conductor and surrounding the center contact 20, and an insulating member 70 by which the center contact 20 and the tubular body 60 are insulated electrically from each other. The center contact 20 is provided with an external thread part 22 which is brought into mating engagement with the inner conductor, and the external thread part 22 has a first external thread of a first pitch shorter than the pitch of the corrugated duct.

Abstract: Connectors for forming an end electrically accessible termination on a center conductor and for electrically accessing an outer conductor of a conventional coax cable are disclosed. The use of such connectors with conventional triaxial cable in a low frequency three-phase electrical power supply application is also disclosed. The connector for accessing an intermediate conductor in a triaxial cable and for accessing an outer conductor in either a coaxial or triaxial cable features a flanged base member and a flanged cover member disposed over the base member wherein an exposed end portion of the conductor being accessed is trapped between the members, preferably including between their flanges. The flange of one of the members is folded over the flange of the other one of the members and crimped, as with a suitable crimping tool, to secure the members together with the conductor tightly sandwiched between them to form a low resistance connection between the conductor and the cover member.

Abstract: A signal connector having function of abrupt wave protection is provided with a grounding device on a signal transmitting cable to guide abrupt wave to the ground. Thus, electronic equipments can be normally used in a normal condition and also protected by the grounding device, which is bale to guide high voltage or large electric current to the ground if abrupt wave or lightning striking should occur.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector body, a post member, and a fastener member. In one embodiment, the connector provides for coupling a coaxial cable having a center conductor, an insulator core, an outer conductor, and a sheath to a terminal device. A nut coupled to either the connector body or post member can be used on the connector to make the connection to the device. The post member has a cavity that accepts the center conductor and insulator core of a coaxial cable. An outer cavity is formed by the connector body and the post member such that the outer conductor and the sheath of a coaxial cable are positioned therebetween. The fastener member, in a pre-installed first configuration is movably fastened onto the connector body. The fastener member can be moved toward the nut into a second configuration in which the fastener member coacts with the connector body so that the connector sealingly grips the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A connector (10) includes a cylindrical main body (20) which can be inserted between a braided conducting shield (63) and an insulating sheath (64) of a shielded wire (60) in the longitudinal direction thereof, a connection portion (30) provided at the base end portion of the main body (20), and a main-body-diameter reducing mechanism (40) for reducing the diameter of the leading end portion of the main body (20).

Abstract: A cable clamp (10) for clamping cable (11) in a tubular cable feed-through part (12) that has a pressure piece (33) comprised of two pressure rings (13, 14) with a clamping spring ring (15) positioned between the two pressure rings (13, 14) to encircle the cable (11). The pressure rings (13, 14) are interconnected so that they are movable with respect to each other in an axial direction over a distance permitting the clamping spring ring (15) to have an inner diameter equal or somewhat greater than the outside diameter of the cable (11) or compressed so as to have an inner diameter that is less than the outside diameter of cable (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric connector for use in vehicles. The connector comprises a first connector body having a first housing, a first opening, and a first projecting portion and a second connector body having a second housing, a second opening, and a second projecting portion. Pluralities of contacts have indented portions such that when the contacts are correctly inserted into the first and second housings, the indented portions correspond with the first and second openings. As a result, when the second connector body is received in the first connector body the first projecting portion is received in the second opening and the second projecting portion is received in the first opening to reciprocally couple the first and second connector bodies.

Abstract: High retention coaxial connector, comprising: the body which consists of an annular collar, the annular collar in turn incorporates an annular toggle and a first contact spring, a coupling which consists of an annular collar and a second contact spring. The connector on the whole together with the coupling will compel both the first contact spring and the second contact spring into forming a wavy, elastic clamping means against the central conductor and the aluminum shield of the coaxial cable being worked with, at the final lockup position.

Abstract: An internally fitting cylindrical portion 14 formed on a front end of a second cylindrical casing 6 is fitted into an externally fitting cylindrical portion 13 formed on a front end of a first cylindrical casing 5. A rod-like plug 2 housed in the first cylindrical casing 5 is inserted into a cylindrical receptacle 4 housed in the second cylindrical casing 6, thereby connecting first and second power source cables 1, 3 together. A cylindrical protector 39 is externally fitted to an outer periphery of a fitting portion between the externally fitting cylindrical portion 13 and the internally fitting cylindrical portion 14. One end of the cylindrical protector 39 is engaged with an outer peripheral surface of a basal portion of the externally fitting cylindrical portion 13, and the other end of the cylindrical protector 39 is engaged with an outer peripheral surface of a basal portion of the internally fitting portion 14.

Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable with thin-walled outer cable conductor, includes a connector head forming an outer connector conductor for electric connection to an outer cable conductor of a coaxial cable, and an inner connector conductor. Embraced by the connector head is a support insulator for retaining the inner connector conductor centrally in and spaced from the connector head, as well as a contact sleeve for establishing a contact between the outer cable conductor and the connector head. The contact sleeve has a thin-walled, cable-proximal portion formed with a thread and intended for rotation into the coaxial cable to establish the contact between the outer cable conductor and the connector head, wherein the contact sleeve has a cable-proximal end edge formed with at least one protrusion projecting in an axial direction in the direction of the cable to establish an expanding mandrel.

Abstract: A circular plug and socket connector is provided for producing electrical line connections and comprises a housing, accommodating and holding, in the region of one of its ends, an insulating base as a contact carrier and, in the region of its other end, a sealing cable lead-in and a covering cap, which makes a screwed connection with a second half of a covering ring of complementary configuration and is mechanically fixed to the housing. The housing has an overall cylindrical external periphery with at least one bearing surface assigned to the coupling ring and is overlapped, in part by the coupling ring and in part by a pot-shaped handle part having an opening in its bottom for the introduction of a cable.

Abstract: A connector structure provided with a coaxial connector having an inner contact and an outer contact respectively connected to an inner conductor and an outer conductor of a coaxial cable having the inner conductor and the outer conductor respectively insulated, in which the inner contact has a tapping screw portion screwed into an inner peripheral face of the hollow inner conductor as to do self screw cutting, and the tapping screw portion has a guiding portion, formed parallel to an axis and having an outer diameter approximately same as an inner diameter of the inner conductor, on its forth end.

Abstract: This invention relates to a one step coaxial connector for an annular corrugated coaxial cable. The components of the connector include an outer conductor clamping back nut, a collet and a body. The collet (1) enhances electrical performance by providing a full 360 degree contact with the outer conductor. In addition, an O-ring is used to provide a seal between the back nut and outer conductor of the cable. When the back nut (2) is screwed into the body (5), the collet (1) is forced further into the interior portion (11) of the connector body (5). The resilient fingers of the (1) collet are forced to close radially around the first corrugation groove (3) of the cable's outer conductor. In addition, an O ring (4), that initially resides in a cavity (12) created by the collet (1) and the back nut (2), is forced into a corrugation groove of the cable's outer conductor. A bore (6) on the back nut (2) provides the proper diameter to compress the O-ring (4) to provide a tight seal.

Abstract: Electrical connectors capable of being mounted on circuit substrates by BGA techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing such connectors. There is at least one recess on the exterior side of the connector elements. A conductive contact extends from adjacent the interior side of the into the recess on the exterior side of the housing. A controlled volume of solder paste is introduced into the recess. A fusible conductive element, in the form of solder balls is positioned in the recess. The connector is subjected to a reflow process to fuse the solder ball to the portion of the contact extending into said recess. Contacts are secured in the insulative housing of the connector by deformable sections that minimize stress imposed on the housing, thereby reducing warpage. Solder resist areas are formed on central portions of the contacts to promote uniformity of solder volume.

Abstract: A connector structure provided with a coaxial connector having an inner contact and an outer contact respectively connected to an inner conductor and an outer conductor of a coaxial cable having the inner conductor and the outer conductor respectively insulated, in which the inner contact has a tapping screw portion screwed into an inner peripheral face of the hollow inner conductor as to do self screw cutting, and the tapping screw portion has a guiding portion, formed parallel to an axis and having an outer diameter approximately same as an inner diameter of the inner conductor, on its forth end.

Abstract: The invention is a snap-in electrical connector that includes a flange stiffened by an integral strut to provide a more secure gripping action on an inserted cable. The connector includes an elongated longitudinal slot, an integral bridge, and a short slot to facilitate easy insertion into an electrical panel or box. The flange contains serrated teeth and the channel wall includes a rear tooth opposite the flange to enable a secure strain relief grip on an inserted cable.

Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable with thin-walled outer cable conductor, includes a connector head forming an outer connector conductor for electric connection to an outer cable conductor of a coaxial cable, and an inner connector conductor. Embraced by the connector head is a support insulator for retaining the inner connector conductor centrally in and spaced from the connector head, as well as a contact sleeve for establishing a contact between the outer cable conductor and the connector head. The contact sleeve has a thin-walled, cable-proximal portion formed with a thread and intended for rotation into the coaxial cable to establish the contact between the outer cable conductor and the connector head, wherein the contact sleeve has a cable-proximal end edge formed with at least one protrusion projecting in an axial direction in the direction of the cable to establish an expanding mandrel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector element for mounting on an electric cable comprising at least an inner conductor and a helically-corrugated outer conductor, said element comprising a body and a ring suitable for being secured to the body by screwing, and having a tapped segment for screwing the ring onto the helically-corrugated outer conductor of the cable, and a tapped segment for securing the ring to the body by screw engagement. The tapped segments of the ring have oppositely-handed screw threads such that screwing the body into the ring, while the ring is prevented from rotating, causes the body and the cable to move towards each other.

Abstract: A connector is provided for interconnecting a coaxial cable to an electrical device. The connector has an internal body with a rotatable nut and an external body with a rotatable nut which are assembled together, and which can be activated to clamp upon and seal to an inserted coaxial cable without disassembling the external body from the internal body. The external body is axially moveable and when activated to clamp upon the inserted coaxial cable, also engages the sealing ring positioned around the internal body to form a seal with the rotatable nut.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a coaxial cable of a type having an annularly corrugated outer cable conductor, includes a head portion which has a clamping surface for establishing a contact from inside with an end portion of an outer cable conductor. A contact sleeve is fitted over the outer cable conductor and has a plurality of axial slits extending from its head portion proximate end to form a plurality of radially resilient segments. Interacting with the head portion is a clamping member which surrounds the contact sleeve and travels along a clamping path for loading the segments of the contact sleeve in a clamping direction, thereby clamping the end portion of the outer cable conductor against the clamping surface of the head portion.

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: An electrical connector with a threaded shell which screws on to a threaded connector body, and including an O-ring disposed between the shell and body. The O-ring is made of an elastic material and is placed over the threaded portion and against a shoulder of the connector body so that when the shell is screwed onto the threaded portion of the connector body the O-ring is compressed between the end of the shell and the body shoulder, thereby providing increased friction between the shell and connector body to resist unscrewing of the shell from the body by vibrations and similar random forces.

Abstract: A guide tube utilized as an assisting component when coupling an end connector to a coaxial cable. Having a passage formed through its body, the guide tube is inserted into the tubular body of the connector. As such, when installation personnel insert coaxial cable into the connector, the center conductor of the coaxial cable contacts a conical-shaped section inside the guide tube and, at the same time, the guide tube is moved forward. Due to the design of the conical-shaped section of the guide tube, the center conductor of the coaxial cable is guided into the connector in a perfectly straight state.

Abstract: A method is indicated for applying a connecting element (3) in a moisture-proof manner to a high-frequency cable (1) containing at least one tubular electric conductor (7) which is surrounded by a sheath made of an insulating material. First, the sheath (10) is removed from the end of the conductor (7). Then a socket-shaped metal contact part (11,12) is attached to this end of the conductor (7) so that it makes electrical contact. A sealing material is placed between the contact part and conductor (7) on the one hand, and the contact part and the sheath (10) on the other. The sealing material for a seal (15) is made up of at least two components, which after the installation of the contact part (11, 12) enlarges its volume to such a degree that it fills the peripheral hollow space between the contact part (11, 12) and the conductor (7), and between the contact part (11, 12) and the sheath (10), at least in the transition area from the conductor (7) to the sheath (10).

Abstract: A system for bypassing a signal tap that includes a pair of plug ports which are aligned with a pair of contact terminals that connect the conductors to the tap. The system generally comprises a pair of contact plugs adapted to be inserted into the plug ports and a jumper. Each plug includes a generally hollow body and a plunger. The hollow body is substantially open at a first end and terminates in a head surface, having an aperture therethrough, at a second end. Each plunger is moveable between a non-contact position and a contact position. The jumper includes at least two pins which are conductively interconnected and adapted to be inserted into the apertures to allow a signal flowing through the tap to flow through the jumper.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a coaxial cable having an annularly corrugated outer conductor is provided. The connector assembly includes a first body member adapted to fit over the end of the coaxial cable and forming a series of apertures spaced around the circumference of the first body member near one end thereof. The connector assembly further includes a second body member that forms a clamping surface for engaging the inner surface of the corrugated outer conductor adjacent the last crest in the corrugated outer conductor. The connector assembly also includes multiple ball bearings seated in the apertures and captured between the first and second body members. A connecting means is provided for drawing and holding the first and second body members together so as to draw the clamping surface and the ball bearings against the inner and outer surfaces, respectively, of the outer conductor.

Abstract: A connecting element (V) for a coaxial high-frequency cable (K) that has an inner conductor (1), a dielectric (2) that surrounds the inner conductor, and a tubular outer conductor (3) that is concentric to the inner conductor (1). The end of the cable (K) is widened in the shape of a cone to create an encircling contact area. The connecting element (V) comprises a jack (6) with an encircling projection (8) that is designed to make contact with the inner surface of the contact surface (5) of the outer conductor (3), whereby the projection (8) has a conical outer surface, said jack further including a tubular segment (7) that surrounds the outer conductor (3) in the use position. The connecting element also has an axially movable contact sleeve (12), which on one end has an encircling, inner surface that is widened conically and is designed to come into contact with the outer surface of the contact surface (5) of the outer conductor (3).

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a sleeve and a collar configured to receive the sleeve substantially therein, the sleeve is configured to receive a coaxial cable and has at least one slot extending longitudinally forming a plurality of sides, each side having at least one tooth for engaging a coaxial cable. A threaded nut is also provided with one end of the nut disposed coaxially around and rotatable about a mating area of the collar. The connector also includes a ground coupler that is centrally disposed along a common longitudinal axis within one end of the collar and one end of the nut.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a coaxial cable with a corrugated outer conductor, includes a housing being so configured as to define a recess at formation of an annular surface for contacting an inner end face of the outer conductor, and a clamp mechanism for captivating one end of the coaxial cable. The clamp mechanism includes a corrugated sleeve adapted to fit over the cable outer conductor, with the end face of the cable outer conductor projecting axially beyond an end face of the corrugated sleeve, and a clamping member adapted for engagement with the housing and thereby so pushing the corrugated sleeve into the recess by a distance as to clamp a portion of the end face of the cable outer conductor between the annular surface of the housing and the end face of the corrugated sleeve, with the corrugated sleeve being guided within the recess for axial displacement and secured therein against rotation.

Abstract: Two-piece and three-piece coaxial cable connectors having common components. Both structures include a connector assembly having first and second sets of circumferential threads, a contact, supported inside the connector assembly via an insulator, having a receiving element and extending from a front end of the assembly, and a collet, retained in a rear end of the assembly, having a ramp surface corresponding to a chamfer of the receiving element. Both structures also include a rear nut assembly that includes a pair of grips that are radially outwardly biased toward an inside surface of the rear nut assembly, which grips cooperate with a sleeve to grip an outer sheath of a coaxial cable and permit unfettered insertion and removal of a coaxial cable end. In the two-piece structure the sleeve is retained inside the rear nut assembly. In the three-piece structure, the sleeve is part of a center nut assembly.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector is disclosed. The connector includes a body, a backnut, a clamping insert and a deformable helical split washer. The deformable split washer, clamping insert, body and backnut provide a simple means for deforming and clamping the outer conductor. In one disclosed embodiment, the split washer is captivated in a tubular extension to facilitate installation on the outer conductor.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a coaxial cable with a corrugated outer conductor, includes a housing being so configured as to define a recess at formation of an annular surface for contacting an inner end face of the outer conductor, and a clamp mechanism for captivating one end of the coaxial cable. The clamp mechanism includes a corrugated sleeve adapted to fit over the cable outer conductor, with the end face of the cable outer conductor projecting axially beyond an end face of the corrugated sleeve, and a clamping member adapted for engagement with the housing and thereby so pushing the corrugated sleeve into the recess by a distance as to clamp a portion of the end face of the cable outer conductor between the annular surface of the housing and the end face of the corrugated sleeve, with the corrugated sleeve being guided within the recess for axial displacement and secured therein against rotation.

Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable is provided which has been miniaturized for facilitating its handling and storage, and also for reducing the cost and the number of its electric contact points. The cylindrical connector main body is fitted onto the end of the coaxial cable and secured thereto. In this case, the split clamp which is fitted around the external conductor is engaged in the concave stage portion so as to expose the edge of the external conductor. Hexagon socket head cap screws are screwed into the attachment holes so as to incorporate the contact spacer into the connector main body. As a result, the edge of the external conductor is bent on the outer side along the split clamp to form a flare unit, which is contacted and pressed against the base end surface of the contact spacer and electrically connected. The central contact is made up of a bar-like member integral with the anchor unit with grooves and the male thread unit in order to reduce its size in the cable axis X direction.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a coaxial cable having an outer conductor, an inner conductor, and a dielectric spacer between the two conductors. The connector comprises a generally cylindrical outer connector adapted to be mounted on the outer surface of an end portion of the outer conductor and having a hollow extension projecting in a generally axial direction beyond the end of the outer conductor. An electrically conductive contact ring is disposed within the hollow interior of the extension of the outer connector, and the ring is mounted for movement in a generally axial direction within and relative to the outer connector for engaging the end of the outer conductor. A generally cylindrical body member telescopes over the extension of the outer connector, and the body member and the outer connector have cooperating threaded surfaces for joining the two members.

Abstract: In a coaxial cable having a hollow inner-conductor, a connector assembly is provided for electromagnetically connecting the hollow inner-conductor and outer-conductor of the coaxial cable to a standard connector. In one disclosed embodiment, the connector assembly is formed from a body having an axial opening extending therethrough and an outer conductor contact portion. A dielectric cylinder is disposed within the axial opening of the body of the outer-conductor contact, the dielectric cylinder is provided with an axial opening extending therethrough.

Abstract: An electrical connector for coupling to a coaxial cable. The connector has a housing with a bore therein and a first electrical conductive prong protruding axially into the housing bore for receiving the end of an insulated electrical conductor. A second electrical conductive prong is attached to the housing and protrudes axially into the housing bore generally concentric to the first electrical conductive prong. The coaxial cable end is pushed into the housing bore to drive the center conductor into the first conductive prong and the second conductive prong into the cable conductive sheath. A coaxial cable collar is shaped to fit over the end of a piece of coaxial cable placed in the housing and has compressible fingers for driving onto the coax cable outer insulation to lock the cable to the housing. A cap having an annular wedging surface therein compresses the coaxial cable collar in the housing onto the insulated coaxial cable.