Cable connector for tubular conveyor systems

A cable conveying apparatus comprising:

• a flexible member having a plurality of discs attached thereto, the flexible conveyor member and plurality of discs being adapted to be moved through a tube for conveying materials disposed in the tube, the flexible member having a first end and a second end;
• a cable connector for operatively attaching the first end to the second end of the flexible member for making continuous loop for movement inside of the tube;
• the cable connector comprising a swivel joint attached to the first end of the flexible member, the cable connector comprising a housing with an inner surface therein that is at least partially spherical, an inner member disposed in the housing, the inner member having an outer surface thereon which is at least partially spherical and is in engagement with the inner surface of the housing to permit the inner member to swivel with respect to the housing;
• the first end of the flexible member being operatively attached to the inner member;
• wherein the inner member has an opening therein;
• a hollow sleeve having a flange on one end thereof, the hollow sleeve being disposed in the opening of the inner member;
• and
• the one end of the flexible member being disposed inside of the hollow sleeve, the flexible member extending out of another end of the hollow sleeve.