Coaxial connector torque aid
US7147509B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A coaxial connector torque aid, in the form of a tubular grip element, is installed over a conventional coaxial connector to facilitate tightening of the connector onto an equipment port by hand. The tubular grip element includes an outer surface for being grasped by a user, and an internal bore for extending over the connector body. The tubular grip element is axially-slidable for being axially advanced to extend over, and fixedly engage, an outer surface portion of the nut, simultaneously with axial compression of the connector over an end of a coaxial cable. The tubular grip element has an axial length exceeding that of the nut to make the nut more accessible.
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