Patent ID: 6783394
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A multi-stage connector for mechanically and electrically connecting a cable having a first electrically conductive member to a second electrically conductive member, said connector comprising:a connector body; an outer sleeve member extending from an end of said connector body for insertion of an end of said cable therein; a first crimping member having an annular portion including a first inner diameter at least as great as an outer diameter of said outer sleeve member and disposed in outer surrounding relation to said outer sleeve member; and a second crimping member having a tapered annular portion at least partially overlying said first crimping member wherein slidable axial advancement of said second crimping member with respect to said first crimping member and said first crimping member with respect to said outer sleeve member will impart inward radial deformation to said outer sleeve member into sealed engagement with an external surface of said cable.