Patent ID: 7458851
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A method of connecting a connector to a segment of coaxial cable, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a connector that includes an opening and that comprises: (b) inserting a segment of coaxial cable into the connector, the segment of coaxial cable including an outer conductor and a center conductor, wherein following the completion of step (b) the outer conductor of the cable segment is at least partially surrounded by the clamping element, and wherein the center conductor of the coaxial cable segment is at least partially disposed within the collet; (c) causing the clamping element to engage at least a portion of the outer conductor of the coaxial cable segment; and (d) after step (c) is completed, causing the collet to engage at least a portion of the center conductor of the coaxial cable segment.