Coaxial cable connector
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1. A coaxial cable connector comprising;
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a post, engageable with the connector body;
a coupling member, axially rotatable with respect to the connector body, the coupling member having a first end and opposing second end;
an outer sleeve engageable with the coupling member, the sleeve configured to rotate the coupling member;
a compression portion structurally integral with the connector body, wherein the compression portion is configured to break apart from the body when axially compressed; and
a radial restriction member, wherein at least some part of the radial restriction member is disposed radially extent of the compression portion to restrict radial expansion of the compression portion.
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Abstract
A connector used in coaxial cable communication applications, and more specifically to coaxial connectors having features for sealing against environmental contaminants, facilitating effective attachment to a corresponding interface port, and improving the efficiency of structures and processes for attaching the connectors to coaxial cables. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
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18 Claims
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1. A coaxial cable connector comprising;
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a connector body; a post, engageable with the connector body; a coupling member, axially rotatable with respect to the connector body, the coupling member having a first end and opposing second end; an outer sleeve engageable with the coupling member, the sleeve configured to rotate the coupling member; a compression portion structurally integral with the connector body, wherein the compression portion is configured to break apart from the body when axially compressed; and a radial restriction member, wherein at least some part of the radial restriction member is disposed radially extent of the compression portion to restrict radial expansion of the compression portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A coaxial cable connector comprising;
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a connector body; a post engageable with connector body; a coupling member, axially rotatable with respect to the connector body, the coupling member having a first end and opposing second end portion; a sealing element attached to the first end of the coupling member, wherein the sealing element prevents ingress of environmental elements proximate the first end of the coupling member that is configured to mate with a port; and an outer sleeve engageable with the coupling member, the sleeve configured to rotate the coupling member. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A coaxial cable connector comprising;
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a connector body; a post engageable with connector body; a coupling member, axially rotatable with respect to the connector body, the coupling member having a first end and opposing second end; a sealing element attached to the first end of the coupling member, wherein the sealing element prevents ingress of environmental elements proximate the first end of the coupling member that is configured to mate with a port; and a compression portion structurally integral with the connector body, wherein the compression portion is configured to break apart from the body when axially compressed. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of fastening a coaxial cable to a communication port, the method comprising:
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providing a coaxial cable connector including; a connector body; a post operably attached to the connector body; a coupling member axially rotatable with respect to the connector body; an outer sleeve engageable with the coupling member; a compression portion structurally integral with the connector body; and a radial restriction member, wherein at least some part of the radial restriction member is disposed radially extent of the compression portion to restrict radial expansion of the compression portion; axially compressing the compression portion to form an environmental seal around the coaxial cable, wherein when axially compressed, the compression portion breaks away from the body and securely connects to the coaxial cable; and fastening the coupling member to an interface port by operating the outer sleeve.
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18. A coaxial cable connector comprising;
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a connector body; a post engageable with connector body; a coupling member, axially rotatable with respect to the connector body, the coupling member having a first end and opposing second end; a sealing element attached to the first end of the coupling member, wherein the sealing element prevents ingress of environmental elements proximate the first end of the coupling member that is configured to mate with a port; a compression portion structurally integral with the connector body, wherein the compression portion is configured to break apart from the body when axially compressed; and an outer sleeve engageable with the coupling member, the sleeve configured to rotate the coupling member.
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