Patent ID: 9246294
Filing Date: 2016-01-26
CPC Classification: H01R,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A tool comprising: a frame defining a receptacle configured to hold a coaxial cable connector, the coaxial cable connector extending along an axis when held by the receptacle, the frame configured to support part of a cable which is connectable to the coaxial cable connector, the coaxial cable connector having first and second parts which are movable relative to each other along the axis between: i) a pre-assembled relationship; and ii) an assembled relationship, the receptacle having an axial stop configured to maintain a fixed axial position of the first part while the second part is moved relative to the first part; and an operating mechanism comprising a plunger that is movable along the axis between a first position and a second position to thereby reposition the first and second parts of the coaxial cable connector from the pre-assembled relationship to the assembled relationship, wherein the operating mechanism is configured to be actuated by a fluid.