Patent ID: 7004788
Filing Date: 2006-02-28
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A body member for use in a connector which mounts a coaxial cable having an outer dielectric layer to a piece of equipment by threaded engagement of internal threads on said body member with external, metal threads of known pitch and diameter on a shaft surrounding a port on said equipment, said body member comprising: a) a one-piece plastic molding having an outer surface, first and second opposite ends, a central axis and a through, axial bore defining an inner surface; b) internal, plastic threads molded into said inner surface and extending axially thereof for a first distance from said first opposite end; and c) said plastic threads having a pitch and diameter such that said plastic threads mate with said metal threads by interference fit, whereby engagement of said plastic and metal threads forms a thread seal d) said second opposite end being dimensioned and configured to receive and grasp the outer dielectric layer of the coaxial cable.