Coaxial cable connector with weather seal
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1. A connector comprising:
- a connector body having a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end configured to receive a coaxial cable;
a sleeve configured to be received at least partially within the connector body; and
a seal assembly, the seal assembly comprising;
an interface seal having a first end and a second end,the interface seal configured to be removeably coupled to an interface port; and
a sleeve seal configured to remain fixed to the sleeve when the interface seal is removed from the sleeve.
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Abstract
A connector is attachable to a coaxial cable. The connector, in one embodiment, has a connector body, a sleeve, a fastener and a seal assembly. At least part of the seal assembly is configured to be removeably coupled to the sleeve.
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1. A connector comprising:
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a connector body having a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end configured to receive a coaxial cable; a sleeve configured to be received at least partially within the connector body; and a seal assembly, the seal assembly comprising; an interface seal having a first end and a second end, the interface seal configured to be removeably coupled to an interface port; and a sleeve seal configured to remain fixed to the sleeve when the interface seal is removed from the sleeve. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A connector comprising:
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a connector body having a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end configured to receive a coaxial cable; a sleeve configured to be received at least partially within the connector body, the sleeve including a collapsible portion configured to form a forward-tilting barb, the forward-tilting barb configured to engage the connector when the sleeve is moved forward relative to the connector body; a fastener coupled to the forward end of the connector body and configured to fasten to a mating connector; a post disposed at least partially within the connector body; an annular seal configured to engage the mating connector; and a compressible member disposed at least partially between the connector body and the fastener, the compressible member configured to provide a biasing force against the connector body and fastener. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A cable connector comprising:
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a body having a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end configured to receive a cable; a sleeve configured to be received at least partially within the body; and a seal member, at least a portion of the seal member removeably coupled to the sleeve and configured to provide a seal at one end of the body, and a portion of the seal member configured to remain fixed to the sleeve. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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