# US 2014/0154907 A1 · Connector producing a biasing force > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0154907 A1 - Document ID: US20140154907A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/173,355 - Filed: 2014-02-05 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2011-03-30 - Assignees: Ppc Broadband, Inc. - Applicants: PPC Broadband, Inc. - Inventors: Trevor Ehret; Richard A. Haube; Noah P. Montena; Souheil Zraik - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140154907A1 ## CPC - H01R 9/0521: {Connection to outer conductor by action of a nut} - H01R 4/48: utilising a spring, clip, or other resilient member (H01R4/52 takes precedence) - H01R 9/05: for coaxial cables - H01R 9/0527: {Connection to outer conductor by action of a resilient member, e.g. spring} - H01R 13/5025: {one or more pieces being of resilient material} - H01R 13/62: Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement - H01R 43/00: Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors (of trolley lines B60M1/28) - H01R 43/16: for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending - H01R 43/26: for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device (structural association with two-part coupling device H01R13/629) - H01R 13/5202: {Sealing means between parts of housing or between housing part and a wall, e.g. sealing rings} - H01R 13/622: Screw-ring or screw-casing (H01R13/623 takes precedence) - H01R 43/20: for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve - Y10T 29/49174: Assembling terminal to elongated conductor - Y10T 29/49204: Contact or terminal manufacturing - Y10T 29/49208: by assembling plural parts - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A connector includes, in one embodiment, a post, a coupling element configured to engage the post, and a connector body configured to engage the post. The connector body, in one embodiment, is configured to produce a biasing force. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A connector attachable to a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising a center conductive strand surrounded by a dielectric, the connector comprising: a post comprising a first end, a second end, and a flange, wherein the post is configured to receive the center conductive strand; a coupling element configured to engage the post and configured to move between a first position, where, as the coupling element is tightened onto an interface port, the post does not contact the interface port, and a second position, where, as the coupling element is tightened onto the interface port, the post contacts the interface port, the second position being axially spaced from the first position, the coupling element comprising a first end, a second end, and an inward lip; and a connector body configured to engage the post and receive a coaxial cable when the connector is in an assembled state, the connector body comprising: an integral body biasing element comprising a coupling element contact portion configured to extend from the connector body when the connector is in the assembled state; and an annular groove configured to allow the integral body biasing element to deflect along an axial direction, wherein the integral body biasing element is configured to exert a biasing force against the coupling element sufficient to axially urge the inward lip of the coupling element away from the connector body and toward the flange of the post at least until the post contacts the interface port as the coupling element is tightened on the interface port, so as to improve electrical grounding reliability between the coupling element and the post, even when the post is not in contact with the interface port, wherein the coupling element is rotatable relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the coupling element, wherein the post comprises a first component of the connector configured to make electrical contact with an outer conductor of the coaxial cable and the interface port when the connector is fully tightened onto the interface port, wherein the inward lip of the coupling element comprises an inward protrusion of the coupling element, wherein the connector body comprises a second component of the connector that is securable to the post at a first connector body end of the connector body and is configured to receive a first portion of the coaxial cable at a second connector body end of the connector body, wherein the biasing force comprises a force selected from the group consisting of a spring force and a pushing force, wherein the integral body biasing element comprises an integral portion of the connector body that is configured to constantly exert the spring force by pushing against the coupling element, the integral body biasing element being formed of a single, unitary structure with the connector body, wherein the coupling element contact portion of the integral body biasing element comprises a second portion of the integral body biasing element that is configured to engage the coupling element, wherein the sufficiency of the biasing force comprises an adequate force to push the inward lip of the coupling element in a direction toward the flange of the post, wherein the annular groove comprises a narrow, ring-shaped channel formed by the connector body that is configured to allow: (a) the integral body biasing element to be deflected within the narrow, ring-shaped channel; and (b) the integral body biasing element to exert the constantly exerted spring force, and wherein the improving of the electrical grounding reliability between the coupling element and the post comprises helping to maintain a reliable ground path through the coupling element and the post. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the connector body comprises a first part located rearward of the annular groove, the connector body being configured to enable the deflection without causing deformation of the first part of the connector body. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the connector body is configured to enable the deflection of the integral body biasing element without causing destruction of the connector body. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the integral body biasing element comprises a spring characteristic. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the dielectric is surrounded by the outer conductor, and the dielectric comprises an insulation material. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the coupling element contact portion is configured to enable rotation of the coupling element relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the coupling element. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the integral body biasing element comprises a surface that projects axially to engage the coupling element, the surface projecting toward the coupling element. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the integral body biasing element is configured to constantly exert the biasing force against the coupling element, and the integral body biasing element is integrally formed with the connector body. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the integral body biasing element is made of a substantially non-metallic, non-conductive material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the integral body biasing element operates with the annular groove to permit the deflection so as to bias the coupling element against the post. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the flange of the post comprises a second surface, the integral body biasing element biasing the inward lip of the coupling element against the second surface. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The connector of claim 1, wherein the connector is in a partially tightened position when the coupling element is in the first position, and wherein the connector is in a fully tightened position when the coupling element is in the second position. ### Claim 13 A connector attachable to a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising a center conductive strand surrounded by a dielectric, the connector comprising: a post comprising a first post end, a second post end, and a flange, wherein the post is configured to receive the center conductive strand; a coupling element configured to engage the post and configured to move between a first position, where, as the coupling element is tightened onto an interface port, the post does not contact the interface port, and a second position, where, as the coupling element is tightened onto the interface port, the post contacts the interface port, the second position being axially spaced from the first position, the coupling element comprising a first end, a second end, and an inward lip; and a connector body configured to engage the post and receive the coaxial cable when the connector is in an assembled state, the connector body comprising: an integral body biasing element comprising a coupling element contact portion configured to extend from the connector body when the connector is in the assembled state; and an annular groove configured to allow the integral body biasing element to deflect along an axial direction, wherein the integral body biasing element is configured to exert a biasing force against the coupling element sufficient to axially urge the inward lip of the coupling element away from the connector body and toward the flange of the post at least until the post contacts the interface port as the coupling element is tightened on the interface port, so as to improve electrical grounding reliability between the coupling element and the post, even when the post is not in contact with the interface port, and wherein the coupling element is rotatable relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the coupling element. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the integral body biasing element and the coupling element are configured to cooperate to enable the coupling element to rotate relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the coupling element. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the post comprises a first component of the connector configured to make electrical contact with an outer conductor of the coaxial cable and the interface port when the connector is fully tightened onto the interface port. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the inward lip of the coupling element comprises an inward protrusion of the coupling element. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the connector body comprises a second component of the connector that is securable to the post at a first connector body end of the connector body and is configured to receive a first portion of the coaxial cable at a second connector body end of the connector body. ### Claim 18 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the biasing force comprises a force selected from the group consisting of a spring force and a pushing force. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The connector of claim 18, wherein the integral body biasing element comprises an integral portion of the connector body that is configured to constantly exert the spring force by pushing against the coupling element, the integral body biasing element being formed of a single, unitary structure with the connector body. ### Claim 20 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the coupling element contact portion of the integral body biasing element comprises a second portion of the integral body biasing element that is configured to engage the coupling element. ### Claim 21 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the coupling element comprises a plurality of threads. ### Claim 22 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the sufficiency of the biasing force comprises an adequate force to push the inward lip of the coupling element in a direction toward the flange of the post. ### Claim 23 (depends on 19) The connector of claim 19, wherein the annular groove comprises a narrow, ring-shaped channel formed by the connector body that is configured to allow: (a) the biasing element to be deflected within the narrow, ring-shaped channel; and (b) the integral body biasing element to exert the constantly exerted spring force. ### Claim 24 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the improving of the electrical grounding reliability between the coupling element and the post comprises helping to maintain a reliable ground path through the coupling element and the post. ### Claim 25 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the connector body comprises a first part located rearward of the annular groove, the connector body being configured to enable the deflection without causing deformation of the first part of the connector body. ### Claim 26 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the connector body is configured to enable the deflection of the integral body biasing element without causing destruction of the connector body. ### Claim 27 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the integral body biasing element comprises a spring characteristic. ### Claim 28 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the dielectric is surrounded by an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, and the dielectric comprises an insulation material. ### Claim 29 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the coupling element contact portion is configured to enable rotation of the coupling element relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the coupling element. ### Claim 30 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the integral body biasing element comprises a surface that projects axially to engage the coupling element, the surface projecting toward the coupling element. ### Claim 31 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the integral body biasing element is configured to constantly exert the biasing force against the coupling element, and the integral body biasing element is integrally formed with the connector body. ### Claim 32 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the integral body biasing element is made of a substantially non-metallic, non-conductive material. ### Claim 33 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the integral body biasing element operates with the annular groove to permit the deflection so as to bias the coupling element against the post. ### Claim 34 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the flange of the post comprises a second surface, the integral body biasing element biasing the inward lip of the coupling element against the second surface. ### Claim 35 (depends on 13) The connector of claim 13, wherein the connector is in a partially tightened position when the coupling element is in the first position, and wherein the connector is in a fully tightened position when the coupling element is in the second position. ### Claim 36 A connector attachable to a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising a center conductive strand surrounded by a dielectric, the connector comprising: a post comprising a flange, the post configured to receive the center conductive strand; a coupling means for coupling to an interface port, engaging the post, and axially moving between a first position, where the post does not engage the interface port, and a second position, where the post engages the interface port, the second position being axially spaced from the first position, the coupling means comprising an inward lip, the coupling means also comprising a contact means facing a rearward direction; and a body means for engaging the coaxial cable when the connector is in an assembled state, the body means comprising: a resilient biasing means for biasing the contact means of the coupling means when the connector is in the assembled state; and a deflection space means for allowing the resilient biasing means to flexibly deflect along an axial direction and exert a biasing force against the contact means of the coupling means sufficient to axially move the inward lip of the coupling means toward the flange of the post when the coupling means axially moves between the first position and the second position so as to improve electrical grounding continuity between the coupling means and the post even when the coupling means is not fully tightened relative to the interface port, wherein the coupling means is rotatable relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the coupling means, wherein the post comprises a first component of the connector configured to make electrical contact with an outer conductor of the coaxial cable and the interface port when the connector is fully tightened onto the interface port, wherein the coupling means comprises a part selected from the group consisting of: (a) a nut; and (b) another element configured to allow the connector to be attached to the interface port, wherein the inward lip of the coupling means comprises an inward protrusion of the coupling means, wherein the contact means of the coupling means comprises a surface of the coupling means that the resilient biasing means pushes against, wherein the body means comprises a second component of the connector that is securable to the post at a first body means end of the body means and is configured to receive a first portion of the coaxial cable at a second body means end of the body means, wherein the biasing force comprises a force selected from the group consisting of a spring force and a pushing force, wherein the resilient biasing means comprises an integral portion of the body means that is configured to constantly exert the spring force by pushing against the coupling means, wherein the sufficiency of the biasing force comprises an adequate force to push the inward lip of the coupling means in a direction toward the flange of the post, wherein the deflection space means comprises a narrow, ring-shaped channel formed by the body means that is configured to allow: (a) the resilient biasing means to be deflected within the narrow, ring-shaped channel; and (b) the resilient biasing means to exert the constantly exerted spring force, and wherein the improving of the electrical grounding continuity between the coupling means and the post comprises helping to maintain a reliable ground path through the coupling means and the post. ### Claim 37 (depends on 36) The connector of claim 36, wherein the body means comprises a first part located rearward of the deflection space, the body means being configured to enable the deflection without causing deformation of the first part of the body means. ### Claim 38 (depends on 36) The connector of claim 36, wherein the body means is configured to enable the deflection of the resilient biasing means without causing destruction of the body means. ### Claim 39 (depends on 36) The connector of claim 36, wherein the resilient biasing means comprises a spring characteristic. ### Claim 40 (depends on 36) The connector of claim 36, wherein the dielectric is surrounded by the outer conductor, and the dielectric comprises an insulation material. ### Claim 41 (depends on 36) The connector of claim 36, wherein the resilient biasing means is configured to enable rotation of the coupling means relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the coupling means. ### Claim 42 (depends on 36) The connector of claim 36, wherein the resilient biasing means comprises a surface that projects axially to engage the coupling means, the surface projecting toward the coupling means. ### Claim 43 (depends on 36) The connector of claim 36, wherein the resilient biasing means is configured to constantly exert the biasing force against the coupling means, and the resilient biasing means is integrally formed with the body means. ### Claim 44 (depends on 36) The connector of claim 36, wherein the resilient biasing means is made of a substantially non-metallic, non-conductive material. ### Claim 45 (depends on 36) The connector of claim 36, wherein the coupling means comprises a wall extending along an axial direction and toward the rearward direction, and wherein the contact means of the coupling means is substantially perpendicular to the wall of the coupling means. ### Claim 46 (depends on 45) The connector of claim 45, wherein the contact means of the coupling means is located axially rearward from the wall of the coupling means. ### Claim 47 (depends on 46) The connector of claim 46, wherein the connector is in a partially tightened position when the coupling means is in the first position, and wherein the connector is in a fully tightened position when the coupling means is in the second position. ### Claim 48 A connector attachable to a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising a center conductive strand surrounded by a dielectric, the connector comprising: a post comprising a flange, the post configured to receive the center conductive strand; a coupling means for coupling to an interface port, engaging the post, and axially moving between a first position, where the post does not engage the interface port, and a second position, where the post engages the interface port, the second position being axially spaced from the first position, the coupling means comprising an inward lip, the coupling means also comprising a contact means facing a rearward direction; and a body means for engaging the coaxial cable when the connector is in an assembled state, the body means comprising: a resilient biasing means for biasing the contact means of the coupling means when the connector is in the assembled state; and a deflection space means for allowing the resilient biasing means to flexibly deflect along an axial direction and exert a biasing force against the contact means of the coupling means sufficient to axially move the inward lip of the coupling means toward the flange of the post when the coupling means axially moves between the first position and the second position so as to improve electrical grounding continuity between the coupling means and the post even when the coupling means is not fully tightened relative to the interface port, wherein the coupling means is rotatable relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the coupling means. ### Claim 49 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the post comprises a first component of the connector configured to make electrical contact with an outer conductor of the coaxial cable and the interface port when the connector is fully tightened onto the interface port. ### Claim 50 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the coupling means comprises a part selected from the group consisting of: (a) a nut; and (b) another element configured to allow the connector to be attached to the interface port. ### Claim 51 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the inward lip of the coupling means comprises an inward protrusion of the coupling means. ### Claim 52 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the contact means of the coupling means comprises a surface of the coupling means that the resilient biasing means pushes against. ### Claim 53 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the body means comprises a second component of the connector that is securable to the post at a first body means end of the body means and is configured to receive a first portion of the coaxial cable at a second body means end of the body means. ### Claim 54 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the biasing force comprises a force selected from the group consisting of a spring force and a pushing force. ### Claim 55 (depends on 54) The connector of claim 54, wherein the resilient biasing means comprises an integral portion of the body means that is configured to constantly exert the spring force by pushing against the coupling means. ### Claim 56 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the sufficiency of the biasing force comprises an adequate force to push the inward lip of the coupling means in a direction toward the flange of the post. ### Claim 57 (depends on 55) The connector of claim 55, wherein the deflection space means comprises a narrow, ring-shaped channel formed by the body means that is configured to allow: (a) the resilient biasing means to be deflected within the narrow, ring-shaped channel; and (b) the resilient biasing means to exert the constantly exerted spring force. ### Claim 58 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the improving of the electrical grounding continuity between the coupling means and the post comprises helping to maintain a reliable ground path through the coupling means and the post. ### Claim 59 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the body means comprises a first part located rearward of the deflection space, the body means being configured to enable the deflection without causing deformation of the first part of the body means. ### Claim 60 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the body means is configured to enable the deflection of the resilient biasing means without causing destruction of the body means. ### Claim 61 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the resilient biasing means comprises a spring characteristic. ### Claim 62 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the dielectric is surrounded by an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, and the dielectric comprises an insulation material. ### Claim 63 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the resilient biasing means is configured to enable rotation of the coupling means relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the coupling means. ### Claim 64 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the resilient biasing means comprises a surface that projects axially to engage the coupling means, the surface projecting toward the coupling means. ### Claim 65 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the resilient biasing means is configured to constantly exert the biasing force against the coupling means, and the resilient biasing means is integrally formed with the body means. ### Claim 66 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the resilient biasing means is made of a substantially non-metallic, non-conductive material. ### Claim 67 (depends on 48) The connector of claim 48, wherein the coupling means comprises a wall extending along an axial direction and toward the rearward direction, and wherein the contact means of the coupling means is substantially perpendicular to the wall of the coupling means. ### Claim 68 (depends on 67) The connector of claim 67, wherein the contact means of the coupling means is located axially rearward from the wall of the coupling means. ### Claim 69 (depends on 68) The connector of claim 68, wherein the connector is in a partially tightened position when the coupling means is in the first position, and wherein the connector is in a fully tightened position when the coupling means is in the second position. ### Claim 70 A connector attachable to a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising a center conductive strand surrounded by a dielectric, the connector comprising: a threaded nut configured to engage an interface port and move between a first position, where the threaded nut is partially threaded on the interface port, and a second position, where the threaded nut is fully threaded on the interface port, the threaded nut comprising an inward lip, the threaded nut also comprising a radial contact surface facing away from the interface port when the threaded nut is engaged with the interface port; a post rotatably attached to the threaded nut, the post comprising a flange; and a connector body configured to engage the post when the connector is in an assembled state, the connector body comprising: an integral biasing structure comprising an integral body biasing element, the integral biasing structure comprising a first surface extending a radial distance with respect to a general axis of the connector, wherein the integral biasing structure is configured to facilitate biasing engagement with the radial contact surface of the threaded nut when the connector is in the assembled state; and a groove located axially rearward of the integral biasing structure and configured to permit axial deflection of the integral biasing structure to provide a biasing force against the radial contact surface of the threaded nut sufficient to move the inward lip of the threaded nut toward the flange of the post until the threaded nut is fully threaded onto the interface port and the post makes constant, physical and electrical contact with the interface port, wherein the threaded nut is rotatable relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the threaded nut, wherein the post comprises a first component of the connector configured to make electrical contact with an outer conductor of the coaxial cable and the interface port when the connector is fully tightened onto the interface port, wherein the inward lip of the threaded nut comprises an inward protrusion of the threaded nut, wherein the radial contact surface of the threaded nut comprises a surface of the threaded nut that the integral biasing structure pushes against, wherein the connector body comprises a component of the connector that is securable to the post at a first connector body end of the connector body and is configured to receive a first portion of the coaxial cable at a second connector body end of the connector body, wherein the biasing force comprises a force selected from the group consisting of a spring force and a pushing force, wherein the integral biasing structure comprises an integral portion of the connector body that is configured to constantly exert the spring force by pushing against the threaded nut, the integral biasing structure being formed as a single, unitary structure with the connector body, wherein the sufficiency of the biasing force comprises an adequate force to push the inward lip of the threaded nut in the direction of the flange of the post, and wherein the groove comprises a narrow, ring-shaped channel formed by the connector body that is configured to allow: (a) the integral biasing structure to be deflected within the narrow, ring-shaped channel; and (b) the integral biasing structure to constantly exert the spring force. ### Claim 71 (depends on 70) The connector of claim 70, wherein the connector body comprises a first part located rearward of the groove, the connector body being configured to enable the deflection without causing deformation of the first part of the connector body. ### Claim 72 (depends on 70) The connector of claim 70, wherein the connector body is configured to enable the axial deflection of the integral biasing structure without causing destruction of the connector body. ### Claim 73 (depends on 70) The connector of claim 70, wherein the integral biasing structure comprises a spring characteristic. ### Claim 74 (depends on 70) The connector of claim 70, wherein the dielectric is surrounded by the outer conductor, and the dielectric comprises an insulation material. ### Claim 75 (depends on 70) The connector of claim 70, wherein the integral biasing structure is configured to enable rotation of the threaded nut relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the threaded nut. ### Claim 76 (depends on 70) The connector of claim 70, wherein the integral biasing structure comprises a surface that extends axially to engage the threaded nut, the surface extending toward the threaded nut. ### Claim 77 (depends on 70) The connector of claim 70, wherein the integral biasing structure is configured to constantly exert the biasing force against the threaded nut and the integral biasing structure is integrally formed with the connector body. ### Claim 78 (depends on 70) The connector of claim 70, wherein the integral body biasing element is made of a substantially non-metallic, non-conductive material. ### Claim 79 (depends on 70) The connector of claim 70, wherein the first surface of the integral biasing structure projects along an axial distance to engage the threaded nut. ### Claim 80 (depends on 70) The connector of claim 70, wherein the threaded nut comprises a wall extending along an axial direction and toward a rearward direction, and wherein the radial contact surface of the threaded nut is substantially perpendicular to the wall of the threaded nut. ### Claim 81 (depends on 80) The connector of claim 80, wherein the radial contact surface of the threaded nut is located axially rearward from the wall of the threaded nut. ### Claim 82 (depends on 80) The connector of claim 80, wherein the integral biasing structure is configured to constantly exert the biasing force against the radial contact surface of the threaded nut when the connector is in the assembled state and when the threaded nut moves between the first position and the second position. ### Claim 83 A connector attachable to a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising a center conductive strand surrounded by a dielectric, the connector comprising: a threaded nut configured to engage an interface port and move between a first position, where the threaded nut is partially threaded on the interface port, and a second position, where the threaded nut is fully threaded on the interface port, the threaded nut comprising an inward lip, the threaded nut also comprising a radial contact surface facing away from the interface port when the threaded nut is engaged with the interface port; a post rotatably attached to the threaded nut, the post comprising a flange; and a connector body configured to engage the post when the connector is in an assembled state, the connector body comprising: an integral biasing structure comprising an integral body biasing element, the integral biasing structure comprising a first surface extending a radial distance with respect to a general axis of the connector, wherein the integral biasing structure is configured to facilitate biasing engagement with the radial contact surface of the threaded nut when the connector is in the assembled state; and a groove located axially rearward of the integral biasing structure and configured to permit axial deflection of the integral biasing structure to provide a biasing force against the radial contact surface of the threaded nut sufficient to move the inward lip of the threaded nut toward the flange of the post until the threaded nut is fully threaded onto the interface port and the post makes constant, physical and electrical contact with the interface port, wherein the threaded nut is rotatable relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the threaded nut. ### Claim 84 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the post comprises a first component of the connector configured to make electrical contact with an outer conductor of the coaxial cable and the interface port when the connector is fully tightened onto the interface port. ### Claim 85 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the inward lip of the threaded nut comprises an inward protrusion of the threaded nut. ### Claim 86 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the radial contact surface of the threaded nut comprises a surface of the threaded nut that the integral biasing structure pushes against. ### Claim 87 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the connector body comprises a component of the connector that is securable to the post at a first connector body end of the connector body and is configured to receive a first portion of the coaxial cable at a second connector body end of the connector body. ### Claim 88 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the biasing force comprises a force selected from the group consisting of a spring force and a pushing force. ### Claim 89 (depends on 88) The connector of claim 88, wherein the integral biasing structure comprises an integral portion of the connector body that is configured to constantly exert the spring force by pushing against the threaded nut, the integral biasing structure being formed as a single, unitary structure with the connector body. ### Claim 90 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the sufficiency of the biasing force comprises an adequate force to push the inward lip of the threaded nut in a direction toward the flange of the post. ### Claim 91 (depends on 88) The connector of claim 88, wherein the groove comprises a narrow, ring-shaped channel formed by the connector body that is configured to allow: (a) the integral biasing structure to be deflected within the narrow, ring-shaped channel; and (b) the integral biasing structure to constantly exert the spring force. ### Claim 92 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the connector body comprises a first part located rearward of the groove, the connector body being configured to enable the deflection without causing deformation of the first part of the connector body. ### Claim 93 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the connector body is configured to enable the axial deflection of the integral biasing structure without causing destruction of the connector body. ### Claim 94 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the integral biasing structure comprises a spring characteristic. ### Claim 95 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the dielectric is surrounded by an outer conductor of the coaxial cable, and the dielectric comprises an insulation material. ### Claim 96 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the integral biasing structure is configured to enable rotation of the threaded nut relative to the post while the biasing force is being exerted against the threaded nut. ### Claim 97 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the integral biasing structure comprises a surface that extends axially to engage the threaded nut, the surface extending toward the threaded nut. ### Claim 98 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the integral biasing structure is configured to constantly exert the biasing force against the threaded nut and the integral biasing structure is integrally formed with the connector body. ### Claim 99 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the integral body biasing element is made of a substantially non-metallic, non-conductive material. ### Claim 100 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the first surface of the integral biasing structure projects along an axial distance to engage the threaded nut. ### Claim 101 (depends on 83) The connector of claim 83, wherein the threaded nut comprises a wall extending along an axial direction and toward a rearward direction, and wherein the radial contact surface of the threaded nut is substantially perpendicular to the wall of the threaded nut. ### Claim 102 (depends on 101) The connector of claim 101, wherein the radial contact surface of the threaded nut is located axially rearward from the wall of the threaded nut. ### Claim 103 (depends on 101) The connector of claim 101, wherein the integral biasing structure is configured to constantly exert the biasing force against the radial contact surface of the threaded nut when the connector is in the assembled state and when the threaded nut moves between the first position and the second position.