US 7,299,550 B2 · Environmentally protected and tamper resistant CATV drop connector

Abstract

In addition to the single molded part incorporating features of the conventional nut, sealing member and body, the connector includes a post and a hollow compression sealing ring. The post includes an integrally formed stem and flange portions, with the compression ring axially movable upon the body and including a tapered surface which applies a radially inward force to the body, compressing the cable and providing tight frictional engagement of the connector and cable. When in its fully installed position, the axial length of the ring is sufficient to entirely enclose the unitary body and nut, preferably having an interference fit with the outer surface of the nut portion, thus locking and sealing the connector threads to the equipment port. The compression ring is preferably of metal to shield the internal plastic parts of the connector from UV rays.

Claims8

Dependent claims

The method of connecting a coaxial cable to a port of a piece of electrical equipment, said method comprising:

a) first threadedly engaging a first end of a coaxial cable connector having first and second ends, to a threaded shaft surrounding said port;
b) then inserting a terminal end of said cable, previously prepared by removing specified axial lengths of individual layers of said cable, into said second end of said connector and advancing said terminal end to a predetermined position with respect to said connector wherein said terminal end is surrounded by a body portion of said connector;
and
c) then applying a radially compressive force to said body portion and to said terminal end within said body portion.

1 more element

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Environmentally protected and tamper resistant CATV drop connector

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Environmentally protected and tamper resistant CATV drop connector

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Abstract

Claims8