Patent ID: 7452237
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A coaxial cable connector for connecting a coaxial cable to an RF port, the coaxial cable connector comprising: a fastener comprising a forward end and a rearward end and including an axial bore therethrough having a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface; a tubular post comprising a first engagement portion and a tubular extension extending rearwardly from the first engagement portion, the first engagement portion located in the axial bore proximate to the forward end of the fastener; and a compression sleeve movable between a first position and a second position, the compression sleeve in the first position having a first end engaged with the first engagement surface, the compression sleeve configured to receive a prepared coaxial cable, whereby axial advancement of the compression sleeve to the second position causes the first end to engage the second engagement surface and engage the first engagement portion of the tubular post.