Patent ID: 7028395
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for connecting a connector to an exposed end of a coaxial cable having an outer conductor, an inner conductor, and insulation disposed about the inner conductor, the outer conductor having a lead end and the inner conductor defining a channel and having a lead end, the method comprising: displacing a portion of the insulation adjacent the lead end of one of the inner conductor and the outer conductor with a tool comprising a support and a projection and at least one protrusion extending from the support, the projection having a longitudinal axis and the protrusion being arcuate about the longitudinal axis and having an arc length of less than 90 degrees, by inserting the projection into the channel so that the protrusion contacts a surface adjacent said lead end of one of the inner conductor and outer conductor and displaces the portion of the insulation; and removing the support, projection and protrusion from the exposed end of the coaxial cable.