Patent · US Expired

Method for connecting a coaxial cable

US7028395B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

Andrew LLC · US

Inventors

Larry Buenz · Tinley Park, US
Tom McNamara · Orland Park, US
Tim Crawford · Country Club Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 19, 2003
Grant date	Apr 18, 2006
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 15, 2024

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/53213
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector for coaxial cable, and a tool and method for connecting coaxial cable. The connector may have a projection configured to extend into a channel defined by an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and to engage an inner surface of the inner conductor; and a lip configured to engage an outer surface of the inner conductor when the projection extends into the channel. The lip and the projection configured to limit the movement of the inner conductor relative to the outer conductor. The tool and method may be used to displace insulation adjacent the lead end of the inner conductor or outer conductor to facilitate connection of the connector.

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