RF connector
First Claim
1. A connector for an elongated cylindrical element having a deformable jacket surrounding a core, comprising:
- an inner member including a sleeve characterized by a diameter and thickness adapted to allow the sleeve to be inserted between the jacket and the core and to extend longitudinally into a space between the jacket and the core a first distance, an outer sleeve spaced radially outside the inner sleeve to form a cavity therebetween for receiving a portion of the deformable jacket, the outer sleeve extending longitudinally along the cylindrical element a distance less than the first distance; and
an outer member rotatably disposed on the cylindrical member and slidably movable with respect to the inner member, having a first cavity for receiving the inner member and radially inwardly extending means for engaging the deformable jacket and deforming at least a portion of the jacket radially outwardly to anchor the connector with respect to the elongated cylindrical element.
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Abstract
A connector for an elongated cylindrical element having a deformable jacket surrounding a core includes an inner member having a sleeve, characterized by a diameter and thickness adapted to allow the sleeve to be inserted between the jacket and the core and to extend longitudinally into a space between the jacket and the core a first distance, an outer sleeve spaced radially outside the inner sleeve to form a cavity therebetween for receiving a portion of the deformable jacket, the outer sleeve extending longitudinally along the cylindrical element a distance less than the first distance; and an outer member rotatably disposed on the cylindrical element and slidably movable with respect to the inner member, and having a first cavity for receiving the inner member and a radially inwardly extending flange for engaging the deformable jacket and deforming at least a portion of the jacket radially outwardly to anchor the connector with respect to the elongated cylindrical element.
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9 Claims
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1. A connector for an elongated cylindrical element having a deformable jacket surrounding a core, comprising:
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an inner member including a sleeve characterized by a diameter and thickness adapted to allow the sleeve to be inserted between the jacket and the core and to extend longitudinally into a space between the jacket and the core a first distance, an outer sleeve spaced radially outside the inner sleeve to form a cavity therebetween for receiving a portion of the deformable jacket, the outer sleeve extending longitudinally along the cylindrical element a distance less than the first distance; and an outer member rotatably disposed on the cylindrical member and slidably movable with respect to the inner member, having a first cavity for receiving the inner member and radially inwardly extending means for engaging the deformable jacket and deforming at least a portion of the jacket radially outwardly to anchor the connector with respect to the elongated cylindrical element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A connector for an elongated cylindrical element having a plastic deformable jacket surrounding a core comprising:
first and second members slidably mounted with respect to each other on the elongated cylindrical element, the first and second members cooperating when installed on the element to form a radially outwardly extending cavity, said first and second members including first and second jacket engaging elements respectively, for engaging and deforming a portion of said jacket radially outwardly within said cavity for securing the connector to the cylindrical element.
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9. A connector for an elongated plastically deformable tube comprising:
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an inner member including a sleeve characterized by a diameter adapted to allow the sleeve to be inserted between the jacket and the core and to extend longitudinally therein a first distance, an outer sleeve spaced radially outside the inner sleeve to form a cavity therebetween for receiving a portion of the deformable tube, the outer sleeve extending longitudinally along the cylindrical element a distance less than the first distance; and an outer member rotatably disposed on the cylindrical member and slidably movable with respect to the inner member, having a first cavity for receiving the inner member and radially inwardly extending means for engaging the deformable tube and deforming at least a portion of the jacket radially outwardly to anchor the connector with respect to the elongated cylindrical tube.
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Specification