Abstract: A method of connecting a coaxial cable to a wiring appliance to which a plurality of electrodes are integrally secured via insulating materials. The method comprises the steps of severing an end of the coaxial cable smoothly against the axis thereof, putting the severed end into contact with the wiring appliance, connecting the electrodes with inner and outer conductors exposed on the severed end of the coaxial cable and securing the coaxial cable to the wiring appliance.

Abstract: A radiation tight connection device for a cable containing a screening mesh or wire which is fixed by clamping. An insert equipped with an insert cone and a collar formed thereat is inserted substantially axially parallel in a conical bore of a screw cap or retaining nut. Provided at the insert cone is an external or outer conical contact surface which corresponds to or is complementary to an inner contact surface of the conical bore of the retaining nut. During assembly the screening wire or mesh is fixed by clamping between both of the contact surfaces. The invention preferably is used in conjunction with plugs or the like.

Abstract: A cable is prepared for mounting a connector, by initially deforming a helically wound strip of the cable to prevent it from unwinding. Then, an outer braided conductor and an outer sheath are cut and stripped from the cable end. Next, a sleeve is inserted beneath the braided conductor, a ferrule is positioned around the cable at the sleeve and the ferrule is clamped to the sleeve. The sleeve can have a flange for mounting the connector in clamped relation on the flange.

Abstract: A cable terminator assembly for a coaxial cable includes a housing having a raided extension affixed thereto for transferring tensile strength from a cable to the housing and braided extension. An inner cylindrical piece is swaged to the housing for holding the braided extension in place. A dielectric clamp with a closure ring, flat locking washer and cap complete the components within the termination. The washer is keyed to the housing and, together with the housing, clamp the stranded cable conductor. The keying prevents turning of the mating components so that the stranded cable conductor will not be damaged. The clamping of the strands makes electrical contact between the strands and the assembly. The dielectric clamp is forced to bite into the dielectric material of the coaxial cable. This provides a firm mechanical hold.

Abstract: Method of producing current lead-ins having a coaxial construction which includes applying to the outer surface of a first conductor tube of given outer diameter a layer of resilient vulcanized silicone rubber having an outwardly flaring conical sealing portion at one end of the tube and pressing the first conductor tube and a second conductor tube having an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of the first conductor tube and formed with an outwardly flaring conical end portion into one another so as to form a seal and stop against the outside at the conical portions thereof.

Abstract: A crimp-type cable shield bonding device for electrically interconnecting the shields of two sheathed and shielded cables each having an outer protective sheath and an underlying shield which enclose a bundle of conductors. The bonding device includes two tubular clamps respectively connectible to adjacent ends of the two cables. Each tubular clamp comprises a generally semicylindrical outer portion adapted to fit over the outer protective sheath at one end of one of the cables and a generally V-shaped inner portion within such outer portion, with its apex extending toward the outer portion. The inner portion of each tubular clamp is insertable between the shield and the conductors at the corresponding end of the corresponding cable with its apex extending toward the shield. The inner portion of each tubular clamp has teeth extending toward the outer portion of such tubular clamp and adapted to penetrate the shield of the corresponding cable.

Abstract: Apparatus for connecting the female connector end of a coaxial antenna lead to the members of a slot antenna includes a first connecting member having a flat base connected to one antenna member with a pair of arms at the base end farthest from the slot adapted to engage the female end of the coaxial lead and connect the outer conductor to the one antenna member. A forked extension projects from the base end nearest the slot, and the base flares outwardly in width from the arms to the forked extension to dissipate the radial electromagnetic field of the coaxial lead so it does not interfere with the slot. A second conducting member includes a conductor adapted at one end to engage the inner conductor at the female connector end of the coaxial lead and at the other end to engage the other antenna member. An insulator engages the forked extension to interlock the first and second connecting members.

Abstract: This invention is an improved connection for splicing or terminating coaxial cables. The connection of this invention maintains substantially the same ratio of outer conductor inside diameter to inner conductor outside diameter as in the rest of the cable, and thus avoids impairment of signals transmitted by the coaxial cable. The splices prevent moisture from entering the cable when used underground; and the splices are strong enough to permit the cable to be plowed in with no fear of splice hang-up in the plow guides.

Abstract: A coaxial, hermetically sealed end structure is described for electrical instrumentation cables. A generally tubular ceramic body is hermetically sealed within a tubular sheath which is in turn sealed to the cable sheath. One end of the elongated tubular ceramic insulator is sealed to a metal end cap. The other end of the elongated tubular insulator has an end surface which is shaped concave relative to a central conductor which extends out of this end surface. When the end seal is hermetically sealed to an instrumentation cable device and the central conductor is maintained at a high positive potential relative to the tubular metal sheath, the electric field between the central conductor and the outer sheath tends to collect electrons from the concave end surface of the insulator. This minimizes breakdown pulse noise generation when instrumentation potentials are applied to the central conductor.

Abstract: An improved coaxial end seal for hermetically sealed nuclear instrumentation cable exhibiting an improved breakdown pulse noise characteristic under high voltage, high temperature conditions. A tubular insulator body has metallized interior and exterior surface portions which are braze sealed to a center conductor and an outer conductive sheath. The end surface of the insulator body which is directed toward the coaxial cable to which it is sealed has a recessed surface portion within which the braze seal material terminates.

Abstract: A main transmission line with inner and outer metallic layers on a dielectric tube is joined to a coaxial branch line via a pin and a sleeve forming extensions of the inner and outer conductors of that branch line, the pin penetrating two diametrically opposite bores of the dielectric tube while the sleeve is in contact with the outer metallic layer. Two lugs on the sleeve are soldered to that outer layer whereas a connection between the inner layer and the pin is established via a conductive coating of the wall of the remote bore which terminates in a metallic patch surrounding the outer end of that bore, the patch being insulated from the outer layer of the tube and being soldered to the projecting tip of the pin.

Abstract: The invention relates to shielded cables and in particular to an electrically conductive junction between the conduit which shields the cable and the electrical connector at the end of the cable which serves as the cable termination. The invention comprehends an adapter back-shell for this junction which is a simple solder casting.

Abstract: The invention relates to shielded cables and in particular to an electrically conductive junction between the conduit which shields the cable and the electrical connector at the end of the cable which serves as the cable termination. In accordance with the invention this junction is molded directly onto the conduit and the electrical connector.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical connector suitable for connecting a plurality of electrically conductive members to an electrical component, the connector being adjustable to the spacing of the terminals on the component. The connector comprises a plurality of hollow members slidably retained within one another and having electrically conductive members extending from one end of each hollow member for connection to the electrical component.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a coaxial cable having an annularly corrugated outer conductor has a first unitary clamping member which fits over the end of the coaxial cable and forms an inwardly extending bead at one end thereof for meshing with the last valley in the corrugated outer conductor, thereby locking the clamping member to the cable in the axial direction. One side of the bead also forms a first conically beveled clamping surface for engaging the outer surface of the last crest in the corrugated outer conductor. When the clamping member is advanced over the cable during installation of the connector assembly, the bead cams a plurality of resilient segments in the beaded end of the clamping member outwardly to clear the crest of the corrugated outer conductor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a crimp-type connector for terminating triaxial cable. The connector includes a body of a conductive material which body has an extending thin-walled rear ferrule portion. A means, such as a conductive clamp, is provided for clamping the inner braid of the cable in the ferrule portion with a portion of the inner braid in contact with the walls of the ferrule portion. A crimp ferrule is fitted over the outer braid of the cable and a means, such as an insulating bushing, is provided to physically and electrically isolate the inner braid and body from the outer braid and crimp ferrule. The crimp ferrule and ferrule portion of the body are crimped in a single operation to captivate the outer braid and inner braid respectively.

Abstract: A fitting assembly is disclosed for connection to the ends of flexible tubing. The fitting assembly comprises a first and second element and a sleeve. The first element includes a threaded bore and a plurality of flanged tines extending axially therefrom. The flexible tubing is adapted to be threaded through the bore of the first element until a portion of its end extends alongside and beyond the tines. The second element includes a bore having interior annular ridges formed on the interior surface thereof for receiving the flanged tines of the first element. The second element also includes an annular shoulder located on the sidewall of the bore. The sleeve is cylindrical in construction and includes an enlarged end. The sleeve is adapted to fit snugly within the end of the flexible tubing prior to the interconnection of the first and second elements. After the first element is threaded onto the tubing and the sleeve is inserted therein, the first and second elements are brought together for connection.

Abstract: A connector for use with a plastic corrugated tubing is provided in which a first annular member is provided with an end face which is adjacent a projecting end of the tube when the annular member is disposed about the tube. The end face is disposed within a trough of one of the tube corrugations. An outer sleeve is threaded to the annular member and includes an inwardly depending flange having a face which is coextensive with the end face of the annular member. The two faces serve to clamp the projecting end of the conduit therebetween thereby clamping the connector to the conduit.