Cable TV end connector starter guide

In an end connector fitting for connecting a male end of a coaxial cable in centered relation to a hollow cylindrical connector body having radially inner and outer spaced concentric sleeve members defining an annular space therebetween for insertion of one or more outer layers of said male end in said space, said sleeve members extending from one end of said body with a crimping ring disposed at one end of said sleeve members, the improvement comprising:

• a starter guide of elongated configuration having a bore at one end in facing relation to said male end, said starter guide being dimensioned for slidable insertion into said inner of said sleeve members and to project axially therethrough, said bore being centered in relation to said inner of said sleeve members and dimensioned for loose-fitting insertion of said male end of said cable whereupon axial slidable advancement of said cable through said crimping ring and insertion of said outer layer(s) into said space said starter guide will follow slidable advancement of said male end through said connector body.

In an end connector fitting for connecting a male end of a coaxial cable in centered relation to a connector body wherein said body includes a sleeve member extending from one end thereof, and a crimping ring extending from said sleeve, the improvement comprising:

• a starter guide comprising an elongated tubular insert mounted in centered relation to said connector body for insertion of said male end therethrough and wherein said tubular insert is slidable through said connector body in response to axial movement of said cable into said connector body.

In an end connector fitting for mounting a male end of a coaxial cable in centered relation to an annular connector body having radially inner and outer spaced concentric sleeve members which define an annular space therebetween for insertion of one or more outer layers of said male end in said space, and a crimping ring projecting from one end of said sleeve members, the improvement comprising:

• a starter guide of elongated cylindrical configuration slidably disposed in said connector body and having an electrically conductive extension pin at one end thereof in facing relation to said male end of said cable to be mounted therein, said extension pin being sized at one end for insertion of said male end of said cable, and limit stop means on said starter guide for limiting axial advancement of said extension pin to a predetermined position with respect to an opposite end of said connector body in response to axial advancement of said male end.