Radial and thrust snap bearing retainer

A coaxial cable connector, comprising:

• an inner body;
• an outer body comprising an inner surface having a retaining shoulder, a snap shoulder, and a concave surface disposed therebetween;
• and
• a snap bearing engaging said outer body between the retaining shoulder and the snap shoulder, the snap bearing and the concave surface defining a first space therebetween;
• wherein said snap bearing comprises an interior ridge engaging a corresponding groove defined in said inner body, said connector further including ledges adjacent the retaining shoulder and snap shoulder, respectively, in which said ledges support opposing edges of the snap bearing.

A coaxial cable connector comprising:

• an outer body having a longitudinal axis, and an internal passageway defined therein;
• an inner body configured for insertion into the internal passageway of said outer body, the inner body comprising:
• a retaining shoulder at one end;
• a snap shoulder at an opposing end;
• a concave surface between the retaining shoulder and the snap shoulder;
• and,
• a snap bearing movable between a pre-assembled position and an assembled position, the snap bearing and concave surface defining a first open space therebetween, wherein in the pre-assembled position a leading edge of the snap bearing pivots inwardly toward the concave surface and wherein in the assembled position the leading edge of the snap bearing pivots outwardly to engage the retaining shoulder, said connector further including ledges adjacent the snap shoulder and retaining shoulder, respectively, said ledges supporting opposing edges of said snap bearing in the assembled position.