Rotate-to-close connector for a coaxial cable
First Claim
1. A coaxial cable connector for attachment to an end of a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising an inner conductor, a dielectric at least partially surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the dielectric, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductor, the coaxial cable connector comprising:
- a rotatable body segment comprising a body wall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a width of the body wall therebetween, wherein the body wall has a radial dimension that varies along a perimeter of the rotatable body segment, and wherein the inner surface defines a longitudinal opening extending between a forward end of the rotatable body segment and a rearward end of the rotatable body segment;
a post positioned proximal the forward end of the rotatable body segment, wherein the post comprises a first end and a second end with a bore extending therebetween, and wherein the post is rotationally stationary with respect to the rotatable body segment; and
a coupling member positioned proximal to the first end of the post;
wherein the rotatable body segment is rotated to close the coaxial cable connector.
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Abstract
A coaxial cable connector for attachment to an end of a coaxial cable is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector includes a rotatable body segment having a body wall with an outer surface and an inner surface defining a width of the body wall. The body wall has a radial dimension which varies along a perimeter of the rotatable body segment. The inner surface defines a longitudinal opening extending between a forward end of the rotatable body segment and a rearward end of the rotatable body segment. A post positions proximal the forward end of the rotatable body segment. The post has a first end and a second end with a bore extending therebetween. The post is rotationally stationary with respect to the rotatable body segment. A coupling member positions proximal to the first end of the post. The rotatable body segment is rotated to close the coaxial cable connector.
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21 Claims
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1. A coaxial cable connector for attachment to an end of a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising an inner conductor, a dielectric at least partially surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the dielectric, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductor, the coaxial cable connector comprising:
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a rotatable body segment comprising a body wall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a width of the body wall therebetween, wherein the body wall has a radial dimension that varies along a perimeter of the rotatable body segment, and wherein the inner surface defines a longitudinal opening extending between a forward end of the rotatable body segment and a rearward end of the rotatable body segment; a post positioned proximal the forward end of the rotatable body segment, wherein the post comprises a first end and a second end with a bore extending therebetween, and wherein the post is rotationally stationary with respect to the rotatable body segment; and a coupling member positioned proximal to the first end of the post; wherein the rotatable body segment is rotated to close the coaxial cable connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A coaxial cable connector for attachment to an end of a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable comprising an inner conductor, a dielectric at least partially surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the dielectric, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductor, the coaxial cable connector comprising:
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a rotatable body segment comprising a body wall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a width of the body wall, wherein the body wall has a variable width along a perimeter of the rotatable body segment, and wherein the inner surface defines a longitudinal opening extending between a forward end of the rotatable body segment and a rearward end of the rotatable body segment, and wherein the longitudinal opening is centered along a longitudinal opening axis; a post positioned proximal the forward end of the rotatable body segment, wherein the post comprises a first end and a second end with a bore extending therebetween, and wherein the bore of the post is centered along a longitudinal bore axis, and wherein the post is rotationally stationary with respect to the rotatable body segment; and a coupling member positioned proximal to the first end of the post; wherein, in a connector open state, the rotatable body segment is in a first configuration, wherein the variable width of the body wall is in a first orientation along the perimeter of the rotatable body segment; and wherein, in a connector closed state, the rotatable body segment is in a second configuration, wherein the variable width of the body wall is in a second orientation along a perimeter of the rotatable body segment. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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