Patent ID: 7179121
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to a terminal, the coaxial cable comprising an inner conductor, a dielectric surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the dielectric, a braided shield surrounding the dielectric, and a jacket surrounding the braided shield, the connector comprising: a hollow body having a rear end, a front end, and an internal surface extending between the rear and front ends of the body, the internal surface defining a longitudinal opening; a tubular post disposed at least partially within the longitudinal opening of the hollow body, the tubular post having a rear end, an inner surface and an outer surface, the rear end of the tubular post having at least one thread on the outer surface, and wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the tubular post and at least a portion of the internal surface of the hollow body define an annular cavity therebetween; an insulating member disposed within the longitudinal opening of the hollow body, the insulating member having a front end, a rear end, and an opening extending between the front and rear ends, at least a portion of rear end of the insulating member being in contact with a portion of the inner surface of the tubular post; and a pin inserted into and substantially along the opening of the insulating member, wherein the pin and insulating member are rotatable together relative to the hollow body member and tubular post.