Abstract: A coaxial cable connector is attachable to a coaxial cable. The connector, in one embodiment, includes a compressible component, a coupler and a slider. The slider is configured to cause compression of the compressible component.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a substantially cylindrical conducting outer body and coaxial contact portion; the outer body having an opening for receiving an end of a cable; a ceramic annular insulator surrounding the contact portion, thereby electrically isolating the contact portion from the outer body; a connecting body connecting to the outer body and coaxial with the opening; and a ring having an exterior surface in contact with an interior surface of the clamp body and coaxial with the opening. The contact portion includes front and rear portions; the rear portion has a hole therein, substantially coaxial with the opening in the outer body, and a slot intersecting the hole for making a solderless connection to a central conductor of the cable. The ring has a slot therein, the ring thereby being closable to make a solderless connection to an outer conductor of the cable.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes an outer barrel having a longitudinal axis, the outer barrel formed with an inner compression band. A coaxial fitting is mounted at a front end of the outer barrel for coupling to an electrical device, and a coaxial compression collar is applied to the outer barrel. An outer compression band formed in the compression collar moves between an uncompressed condition and a compressed condition in response to axial compression of the coaxial cable connector. Movement of the outer compression band from the uncompressed condition to the compressed condition shapes the inner compressed into a pawl which allows introduction of a cable into the connector and then prevents removal of the cable from the connector.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the channel length in a thin-film transistor (TFT). The method forms a printed ink first source/drain (S/D) structure overlying a substrate. A fluoropolymer mask is deposited to cover the first S/D structure. A boundary region is formed between the edge of the fluoropolymer mask and the edge of the printed ink first S/D structure, having a width. Then, a primary ink is printed at least partially overlying the boundary region, forming a printed ink second S/D structure, having an edge adjacent to the fluoropolymer mask edge. After removing the fluoropolymer mask, the printed ink first S/D structure edge is left separated from the printed ink second S/D structure edge by a space equal to the boundary region width. A semiconductor channel is formed partially overlying the first and second S/D structures, having a channel length equal to the boundary region width.

Abstract: An electric connector comprises a connector body and a plurality of contact elements mounted within the connector body and adapted to be coupled with mating contact elements at the front end of the connector body. The contact elements are connected to respective wires of an electric cable provided with a sheath. The electric cable is clamped within the connector body by means of a cable clamping tubular portion, having clamping longitudinal tabs. A wedge-like locking bush having a conical inner surface is mounted above the longitudinal tabs of the clamping tubular portion. A locking ring-nut is tightened on a threaded portion of the rear end of the connector body so as to clamp the cable.

Abstract: A male coaxial cable connector includes spring with tines and a fastener wherein the spring is housed by the fastener and distal ends of the spring tines are arranged to provide a spring mouth.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for fixing a cable to a cable outlet stub (30), comprising a clamping sleeve (2), a spring element (10) and a locking ring (20), wherein the spring element (10) comprises at least one locking hook (15) which can be inserted into a peripheral groove (31) in the cable outlet stub (30) as a result of a movement of the locking ring (20) relative to the clamping sleeve (2), and wherein the locking hooks (15) of the spring element (10), as the locking ring (20) rotates into an end position of a first direction (locking direction), are fully inserted into the peripheral groove in the cable outlet stub (30), so that the clamping sleeve (2) is captively held on the cable outlet stub (30).

Abstract: The present invention provides an antenna interface. The antenna interface includes a socket and a plug. The socket includes a body and two coaxial cables, each having a core, a braid coaxial to the core, and an electric insulator between the core and the braid. Each coaxial cable extends between a first end connected to a printed circuit board of the receiver and a second end at which the braid is electrically connected to the body, and at which the core can be accessed through an opening made in the body. The plug includes a body and at least two contactors such that, when the plug and the socket are connected, each contactor is arranged opposite an opening such that the core of a respective cable is electrically connected to the contactor, and the braid of each cable is electrically connected to the body of the plug via the body.

Abstract: A coaxial connector is provided with a connector body coupled to a connector coupling body. A slip ring is provided within a bore of the connector coupling body. An outer conductor groove of the connector body is open to a cable end of the connector body. A contact surface is provided on an inner sidewall of the outer conductor groove. A spring contact is provided between the slip ring and the connector body and a stabilizing assembly is coupled to a cable end of the connector coupling body. The axial advance of the connector coupling body towards the connector body drives the slip ring against the coil spring to clamp a leading edge of the outer conductor inserted into the outer conductor groove against the contact surface. The stabilizing assembly grips a jacket of the coaxial cable, stabilizing the interconnection. Methods of manufacture and interconnection are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical connector for use with coaxial cables includes a deformable cylindrical casing and a slidably engaged shell.

Abstract: A cable connector has a jacket seal. In one example embodiment, the cable connector also has a pin configured to receive an inner conductor of a cable. In such embodiment, the connector has components or surfaces which cooperate to engage a section or portion of an outer conductor of the cable.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector, in one embodiment, includes a first housing, a second housing and an inner body. The inner body is fixed or stationary relative to the first housing based on the position of the second housing.

Abstract: An integrated compression connector that comprises a housing that has opposing first and second ends. The housing supports a pin and the pin is supported by an insulator disposed in the housing. The pin includes an elastic end for engaging a cable conductor. A threaded sleeve is externally coupled to the housing at the first end thereof. A cable clamp is externally coupled to the housing at the second end thereof. The cable clamp is configured to clamp to a corrugated outer conductor of a cable, wherein the housing engages the cable clamp in an interference fit to form an integrated structure.

Abstract: A waterproof connector configured such that parts constituting the connector can be assembled together in a work site and can be assembled easily. The waterproof connector is provided with a terminal (40) joined by crimping to a conductor (121) of a cable (12), a retaining sleeve (60) mounted so as to extend from the vicinity of the rearward end of the terminal (40) and across an outer casing (122) of the cable (12), a body housing (70) having formed therein a tubular bore (71) for containing the retaining sleeve (60), and a fastening nut (90) mounted on the rearward end side of the body housing (70).

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector is attachable to a coaxial cable. The connector, in one embodiment, includes a compressible component, a coupler and a slider. The slider is configured to cause compression of the compressible component.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to an electrical device includes a body, a threaded fitting, and an alignment mechanism carried and compressed between the body and the fitting so as to exert an axial force against the fitting to maintain electrical contact between the fitting and the body. The body of the connector includes an outer barrel formed with an inner compression band, and a compression collar carried on the outer barrel and formed with an inner compression band. In response to compression of the connector by a compression tool, the inner and outer compression bands deform and move from an uncompressed condition to a compressed condition crimped onto the coaxial cable so as to securely apply the connector to the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A connector for cables has a plurality of connector members including a first connector member, a second connector member, and a conductive pin. The connector members cooperate to engage an end of a cable.

Abstract: A connector for cables has a plurality of connector members including a first connector member, a second connector member, and a conductive pin. The connector members cooperate to engage an end of a cable.

Abstract: Cable compression connectors have a plurality of components including a first connector structure, a second connector structure, and a conductive pin. The components cooperate to engage an end of a cable.

Abstract: A connector for cables has a plurality of components including a first connector structure, a second connector structure, and a conductive pin. The components cooperate to engage an end of a cable.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector, comprising an outer body having a first end and a second end, the outer body configured to mate with a port, and an inner body having a first end and a second, the inner body configured to radially surround a portion of a coaxial cable, wherein the outer body is moveable with respect to the inner body between a first position in which the connector is not mounted to the port and a second position when the connector is mounted to the equipment port, wherein, in the first position, an indicator portion is not visible, wherein, in the second position, the indicator portion is visible is provided. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: An outer sleeve of a coaxial cable connector comprising a tubular body operably attached to a coupling member, a compression portion frangibly connected to the tubular body, wherein the compression portion is configured to break away from the tubular body and displace towards the first end of the tubular body within the tubular body upon an axial compressive force is provided. Moreover, a post configured to receive a prepared end of a coaxial cable, a coupling member, axially rotatable with respect to the post, an outer sleeve engageable with the coupling member, the outer sleeve having a first end and a second end, wherein rotation of the outer sleeve rotates the coupling member, and a compression portion structurally integral with the outer sleeve, wherein the compression portion is configured to break apart from the outer sleeve when axially compressed is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: A connector body includes an inside surface, an outside surface, an intermediate portion, and a cable receiving end. An annular post is fixedly received within the connector body to form a cavity between the annular post and the inside surface of the connector body. The connector body and the post are configured to receive a portion of a coaxial cable in the cavity between the annular post and the inside surface of the connector body. A compression ring is positioned on the outside surface of the connector body. Movement of the compression ring from the intermediate portion of the connector body toward the cable receiving end of the connector body causes inward compression of the cable receiving end of the connector body to reduce a size of the cavity between the annular post and the inside surface of the connector body.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling a coaxial cable to a mating connector includes a connector body having a forward end and a rearward cable receiving end for receiving the cable. A nut is rotatably coupled to the forward end of the connector body. An annular post is disposed within the connector body, the post having a forward flanged base portion disposed within a rearward extent of the nut, the forward flanged base portion having a forward face. A biasing element is attached to the forward flanged base portion of the post and includes a deflectable portion extending outwardly in a forward direction beyond the forward face of the post shoulder portion.

Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable that includes a connector body and a deformable sleeve. The deformable sleeve and the connector body have cooperative structure for engaging the deformable sleeve with the receiving end of the connector body for securing a cable in the connector body. The deformable sleeve has a front section connected to a rear section by a web. The deformable sleeve is movable from a first position, wherein the front end of the deformable sleeve is separably attached to the receiving end of the connector, to a second position, wherein the cable is compressively secured in the connector body. The web stretches and/or breaks when the deformable sleeve moves into the second position.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector, comprising a post having a first end and a second end, the post configured to receive a coaxial cable having a protruding center conductor, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling member operably attached to the post, and a moveable sealing member disposed within the post, the moveable sealing member configured to move through the post to create a seal proximate the first end of the post is provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: A coaxial connector for interconnection with a coaxial cable with a solid outer conductor by friction welding is provided with a monolithic connector body with a bore dimensioned for an interference fit with an outer diameter of the outer conductor. A friction groove may be formed around the leading end of the outer conductor by application of a friction weld support against the inner diameter and leading end of the outer conductor. The friction groove may include a material chamber formed between a radial friction protrusion of the bore and a bottom of the friction groove. The friction weld support may be provided with ceramic surfaces contacting the outer conductor, a stop shoulder dimensioned to abut a cable end of the bore and/or an elastic insert seated within an inner conductor bore.

Abstract: Electrical connector that includes a connector housing having mating and terminating ends. The connector housing has a housing cavity and a leading edge at the mating end that defines an opening to the housing cavity. A central axis extends through the housing cavity between the mating and terminating ends. The electrical connector also includes a dielectric insert within the housing cavity and an electrical contact that is held by the insert along the central axis. The insert has a recess surface that faces the mating end and extends a radial distance, outward from the electrical contact. The insert includes a dielectric rim that projects from the recess surface toward the mating end. The dielectric rim surrounds: and is radially spaced from at least a portion of the electrical contact. The dielectric rim and the recess surface define an impedance-control space that surrounds at least the portion of the electrical contact.

Abstract: A multi-conductor cable connector is provided, the connector including a contact receiver, having a first end and a second end, disposed substantially within an outer housing of a multi-conductor cable connector, wherein a portion of the contact receiver extends an axial distance beyond the outer housing, a plurality of openings configured to receive a plurality of non-concentrically aligned electrical contacts, the plurality of openings being surrounded by the contact receiver, and a securing mechanism positioned proximate the contact receiver, the securing mechanism having a latch arm, wherein axial compression of the contact receiver establishes and maintains firm electrical and physical contact with the received non-concentrically aligned electrical contacts and biases the latch arm of the securing mechanism. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A connector coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body having an outer ramped surface, a post, engageable with the connector body, a coupling member, axially rotatable with respect to the post, and a compression portion structurally integral with the connector body, the compression portion having a ramped inner surface, wherein the inner ramped surface is configured to cooperate with the outer ramped surface during compression of the compression portion onto a portion of the connector body. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A coaxial connector for interconnection with a coaxial cable provided with a connector body and a clamp ring dimensioned to couple with a cable end of the connector body. The clamp ring and the connector body provided with a bore along a longitudinal axis therethrough. A gasket with a radially inward protrusion coupled to an inner diameter of the clamp ring. An outer diameter sidewall of the radially inward protrusion and an inner diameter sidewall of the gasket forming an annular gasket groove open to a connector end of the clamp ring. An annular shim seated within the bore; the shim contacting the gasket groove, biasing the radially inward protrusion radially inward, as the clamp ring is advanced toward the connector body along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Coaxial cable connectors with a strain relief clamp. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable connector for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the insulating layer, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductor. The coaxial cable connector includes an inner conductor clamp configured to engage the inner conductor, an outer conductor clamp configured to engage the outer conductor, a strain relief clamp configured to exert a first inwardly-directed radial force against the coaxial cable, and a moisture seal configured to exert a second inwardly-directed radial force against the jacket. The first force is greater than the second force.

Abstract: A coaxial connector for interconnection with a coaxial cable with a solid outer conductor by ultrasonic welding is provided with a monolithic connector body with a bore. An annular flare seat is angled radially outward from the bore toward a connector end of the connector; the annular flare seat open to the connector end of the connector. The flare seat may be provided with an annular flare seat corrugation.

Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently.

Abstract: An electrical signal connector for assembly with a coaxial cable includes a locknut defining an abutment flange at the front side, an inner tube fastened to the rear side of the locknut opposite to the abutment flange and defining a bearing surface portion for receiving the coaxial cable, a cylindrical casing fastened to the rear side of the locknut around the inner tube and defining a first deformable body portion and a second deformable body portion, a barrel and a torque sleeve attached to the locknut and the cylindrical casing. The barrel defines a front end edge stopped against an inside stop flange of the torque sleeve which can be moved to force a rear inside bearing surface of the barrel over the first deformable body portion and second deformable body portion of the cylindrical casing, thereby tightening up the engagement between the electrical signal connector and the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating coaxial cable. The connector includes a connector body having a cable receiving end and an opposed connection end. A locking sleeve is provided in detachable, re-attachable snap engagement with the insertion end of the connector body for securing the cable in the connector body. The cable may be terminated to the connector by inserting the cable into the locking sleeve or the locking sleeve may be detachably removed from the connector body and the cable inserted directly into the cable body with the locking sleeve detached subsequently.

Abstract: A coaxial connector provided with an increasing diameter compression sidewalk A grip ring is seated within the coupling body bore and is provided with a plurality of coupling spring fingers extending from the grip ring. An inner diameter of the coupling spring fingers has a grip surface and an inward projecting cable stop is provided at a connector end of the grip ring. The connector body and the coupling body are coupled together via threads, the grip ring dimensioned for axial advancement of the coupling body along the threads to drive the coupling spring fingers against the compression sidewall to exert a compression force radially inward upon the outer diameter of the outer conductor seated in the coupling body bore abutting the cable stop.

Abstract: Coaxial connectors include have a rear cable-receiving end and a front connection end that is opposite the cable-receiving end. These connectors include a connector body having a front end that extends toward the front connection end of the coaxial connector and a rear end opposite the front end and a compression element that is configured to move between an unseated position and a seated position, the compression element configured to impart a compressive force to secure one or more elements of a cable within the connector body when the compression element is in the seated position. The compression element is designed to be closer to the front connection end of the coaxial connector when in the unseated position than it is when in the seated position.

Abstract: There is provided a coaxial cable connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to an outer diameter of a threaded interface port. The coaxial cable connector includes a connector body, a tubular inner post, and a sleeve member. The connector body has a first end, an opposing second end, and a bore therethrough. The inner post is disposed within the bore of the connector body, and includes a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to engage the connector body so as to prevent relative axial movement with the connector body. The second end of the inner post is adapted to be inserted into the end of the coaxial cable. Either the first end of the connector body or the first end of the inner post includes a basket portion adapted to engage the threaded interface port. The basket portion includes an outer diameter, an inner diameter that is less than the outer diameter of the threaded interface port, and a relief element.

Abstract: Coaxial cable connectors. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable connector for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer, an outer conductor, and a jacket. The coaxial cable connector includes an internal connector structure, an external connector structure, and a conductive pin. The external connector structure cooperates with the internal connector structure to define a cylindrical gap that is configured to receive an increased-diameter section of the outer conductor. The external connector structure is configured to be clamped around the increased-diameter section so as to radially compress the increased-diameter section between the external connector structure and the internal connector structure. The conductive pin is configured to deform the inner conductor.

Abstract: A hardline coaxial cable connector includes a body subassembly, a back nut subassembly and a deformable ferrule disposed within the back nut subassembly. The back nut subassembly is rotatable with respect to the body subassembly and a coaxial cable inserted therein. Axial advancement of the back nut subassembly toward the body subassembly causes the ferrule to deform radially inwardly and be in electrical communication with the body subassembly.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a forward outer housing having at least one slot and a rearward threaded portion, the at least one slot configured to receive a corresponding pin of a mating connector; a rear outer housing having a forward threaded portion configured to threadingly engage the rearward threaded portion of the forward outer housing such that the rear outer housing is moveable between a first position and a second position relative to the forward outer housing; and an inner body extending through at least a portion of the forward outer housing and the rear outer housing. The inner body is longitudinally displaceable relative to the forward outer housing when the rear outer housing is in the first position, and the inner body is longitudinally fixed relative to the forward outer housing when the rear outer housing is in the second position.

Abstract: A connector used in coaxial cable communication applications, and more specifically to coaxial connectors having features for sealing against environmental contaminants, facilitating effective attachment to a corresponding interface port, and improving the efficiency of structures and processes for attaching the connectors to coaxial cables. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A connector comprising a connector body attached to a post, the post including a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, and a flange proximate the second end portion, a port coupling element rotatably attached to the post, wherein the port coupling element has a first end and a second end, and a plurality of openings on the port coupling element, the plurality of openings extending a distance toward the first end from the second end of the port coupling element. Furthermore, a method of maintaining ground continuity in a connector comprising the steps providing a connector body attached to a post, the post having a first end, an opposing second end, and port coupling element having a plurality of openings positioned thereon, and biasing the port coupling element in a position of interference with the post is also provided.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes an internally corrugated member, an internally corrugated sealing member, and a back nut. Axial advancement of the back nut causes a back end of the internally corrugated member to compress radially inwardly.

Abstract: An audio jack connector device having an audio jack and a connector, the audio jack having a socket adapted to receive the tip end of the audio plug and the connector adapted to engage a cable, wherein the connector is adapted to mechanically and electrically connect by compression the coaxial cable to the audio jack.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a terminal pin secured in a nut by an insulator inserted in a half-spool retainer, a cylindrical housing connected to the half-spool retainer that receives a terminal post having a flanged first end and a cylindrical body with an axial bore, a metal ferrule, a plastic sleeve and a retaining ring. The ferrule is positioned over the body of the terminal post to form an annular space, the plastic sleeve fits over the ferrule and the retaining ring fits into the end of the plastic sleeve. The center conductor of a prepared coaxial cable is inserted into the axial bore of the terminal post and the outer conductor is positioned in the annular space. The retaining ring is pressed into the plastic sleeve to connect the center conductor to the terminal pin, collapse the ferrule to form an electrical connection between the outer conductor and the housing through the metal ferrule and secure the coaxial cable and plastic sleeve in the housing.

Abstract: There is provided a coaxial cable connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to an outer diameter of a threaded interface port. The coaxial cable connector includes a connector body, a tubular inner post, and a sleeve member. The connector body has a first end, an opposing second end, and a bore therethrough. The inner post is disposed within the bore of the connector body, and includes a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to engage the connector body so as to prevent relative axial movement with the connector body. The second end of the inner post is adapted to be inserted into the end of the coaxial cable. Either the first end of the connector body or the first end of the inner post includes a basket portion adapted to engage the threaded interface port. The basket portion includes an outer diameter, an inner diameter that is less than the outer diameter of the threaded interface port, and a relief element.

Abstract: A coaxial connector comprising a connector body; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the connector body, the nut having a first forward end configured for threadably attaching to an interface port and a second rearward end; and a continuity member, electrically contacting the nut; wherein the connector is configured to maintain return loss below -40 dBvM when the connector is installed on the interface port, so as to be only engaged with one thread of the interface port is provided.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes an outer body having a first end and an opposing second end, an inner body having a first inner end and a second inner end, and a post interconnected with the inner body. A fastener portion is at the first end of the outer body. A compression sleeve is disposed to fit on the second inner end. The post, the inner body, and the compression sleeve are movable with respect to the outer body between a first position in which the connector is not mounted to an equipment port and a second position when the connector is mounted to the equipment port. When the fastener portion is mounted to the equipment port, an indicator portion on the compression sleeve is made visible to a user.