Abstract: A ground member, and method of forming same, is provided wherein a ground strap is electrically attached to the shield layer of a coaxial cable. To this end, a conductive ground strap is sandwiched between a sleeve and the shield layer. The sleeve may be in the form of a conductive sleeve which is crimped to the coaxial cable. A connector module containing such a ground member is also provided.

Abstract: A cable connector kit is provided which may be assembled to electrically and mechanically connect a central conductor of a coaxial cable to a male or female contact. An upper and a lower insulator are provided in the kit, such insulators being attachable to each other to form an insulator body having a cavity therein. The lower insulator includes an anvil which extends into such cavity and the upper insulator includes a compressing member which extends into such cavity and mates with the anvil. When assembled, a cable connector assembly is provided wherein the central conductor overlaps a portion of the contact, the central conductor and contact portion being sandwiched between the anvil and compressing member.

Abstract: A conductive cable clamp is provided which may be attached to an end region of a coaxial cable in such a manner that a portion of the cable clamp penetrates the outer insulative jacket of the coaxial cable and contacts the ground wire braid of the coaxial cable. Such ground wire braid is severed at the end of the coaxial cable rather than being folded back towards the outer surface of the outer insulative jacket in the usual manner.

Abstract: A connector module, connector module kit and connector module and panel assembly are provided. The connector module includes a conductive plate having at least one aperture through which a wall of an insulator extends, the wall defining a cavity. A contact extends through the base of the insulator and into the cavity, the contact being spaced from the wall. The connector module may be easily attached to a panel by using tabs extending from the panel or a C-shaped clip which is attached to the wall.

Abstract: A connector is provided including a plastic bushing having a first bore which extends therethrough in a first direction and a second bore which extends into the bushing in a second direction and intercepts the first bore. A contact extends into one end of the first bore to a surface area facing the second bore, and a central conductor of a coaxial cable may be extended into an opposite end of the first bore to such contact. A retaining member may be inserted into the second bore until the retaining member engages the central conductor to sandwich the central conductor between such retaining member and the contact. The plastic bushing may be inserted into a conductive connector shell which is connected to the coaxial cable and engages a shield layer of such coaxial cable.

Abstract: A connector and connector kit is provided which includes an insulative housing, a conductive shell and a contact. When assembled, the contact and conductive shell are contained in the insulative housing. In particular, the conductive shell includes one segment which is positioned in a cavity which extends into one surface of the insulative housing, and another segment which extends out of such cavity and into a recess provided at such surface. The contact is positioned in a bore which extends into the insulative housing from a housing end to the cavity.

Abstract: A conductive cable clamp is provided which may be attached to an end region of a coaxial cable in such a manner that a portion of the cable clamp penetrates the outer insulative jacket of the coaxial cable and contacts the ground wire braid of the coaxial cable. Such ground wire braid is severed at the end of the coaxial cable rather than being folded back towards the outer surface of the outer insulative jacket in the usual manner.

Abstract: A connector latch is provided which includes an inner member having protuberances which extend therefrom and a concentric outer sleeve which may be reciprocated relative to such inner member to lock the protuberances in place relative to corresponding connector openings to lock mated connectors together. A connector assembly which includes such a connector latch is also provided.

Abstract: A cable locator is provided which includes a base, having a cable-receiving channel formed therein, and a cover which is releasably attached to the base. A locating element forms a part of the base or the cover for attaching the cable locator to an anchor point of a support surface. The cable locator is particularly useful in securing one or more automobile cables to an anchoring point.

Abstract: A positive latch connector is provided which includes a first component which includes at least one resilient arm having a pin extending therefrom at a distal end thereof. A mating second component is provided which includes oppositely inclined adjacent first and second ramps which abut a latch groove. In use, the pin is moved along the first ramp until the pin snaps into the latch groove to lock the first and second components in place. To release the components from each other, the components are rotated relative to each other, and the pin is then moved in an opposite direction along the second ramp until the components are separated.

Abstract: A connector is provided for electrical and mechanical connection to a shielded coaxial cable. The connector includes a metal tubular ferrule having an end segment which is tapered and includes a helical thread-like protuberance which may be screwed into an end of the cable such that the central connector of the cable is sandwiched between the outer surface of the ferrule and the dielectric tube of the cable. A metal cable clamp engages the shield layer of the cable.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided which includes a first connector housed within an assembly which includes an inner insulator and an outer metal shell, and a second connector. The insulator and the outer metal shell include a plurality of protuberances which engage a plurality of respective openings and abutment surfaces of the second connector to prevent rotational and axial movement of the first connector relative to the second connector.

Abstract: A connector module is provided which includes a base which houses a metal shell, and a first metal connector such as a female connector, and a cover which encloses the metal shell and female connector relative to the base. The base includes projections which extend into apertures in a second metal connector such as a male connector, which has been mated with the female connector, to prevent inadvertent rotational movement between the male and female connectors. The metal shell includes protrusions which mate with protuberances of the male connector to prevent inadvertent axial movement between the male and female connectors.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided which includes an elongated metal housing which contains an electrical connector spaced from the housing by an insulator, a coaxial cable being electrically and mechanically connected to the electrical connector. The elongated metal housing includes a tapered section at one end which secures a metal shell to a metal sleeve between which a ground wire braid of the coaxial cable is sandwiched, the metal shell and metal sleeve being fastened to an end of the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A cable clamp is provided including first and second clamp members which are disposed at an angle relative to each other and connected together by a web. The first clamp member is configured so that a first length of a cable may be snapped therein to be held in place. A locking segment is pivotally connected to the second clamp member to lock a second length of such cable in place.

Abstract: A clamp is provided which is removably attachable relative to a connector and/or a conductor connected thereto. The clamp includes a plurality of ribs which extend in the direction of an axis of the clamp and protrude radially relative to such axis. Attachment of a respective clamp to adjacent connectors and/or conductors connected thereto such that ribs of one clamp mate or mesh with ribs of the other clamp is useful in controlling the angular disposition between the adjacent connectors and conductors connected thereto.

Abstract: A sealing grommet for frictional fixation a wall comprises a substantially campanulate body with a closed end and an open end. A central portion is clamped to a cable. a peripheral flange is provided on an outer surface of the body. The hollow space existing between the internal surface of the open end and the central portion collapses during insertion thereby greatly reducing the necessary seating force.

Abstract: A spare tire locking device is described including an upstanding arm which extends upwardly and outwardly from a frame member on a boat trailer or the like. A flat based plate is secured to the upper end of the arm and has a pair of threaded studs extending therefrom in a horizontal fashion. An arcuate bracket is spaced from the threaded studs and extends outwardly from the base plate and has an opening formed therein adapted to receive the shackle of a padlock. The spare tire is mounted on the base plate by extending the threaded studs through lug holes in the wheel of the spare tire. When the spare tire is so positioned, the bracket extends through the hub hole in the wheel closely adjacent the wheel. When the shackle of a padlock is extended through the bracket, the spare tire cannot be removed from the base plate even though the nuts on the threaded studs are removed.

Abstract: A male connector body for a radio antenna employs a plurality of compressible ribs to provide tactile feedback to an assembler. The ribs provide an insertion force that is less than a withdrawal force.