Patent ID: 8661656
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hydraulic compression tool for installing a cable connector onto a coaxial cable, the cable connector having a longitudinal axis, a connector body, and a compression member mounted on the connector body, the compression tool comprising: a hydraulic assembly, the hydraulic assembly having an axially extendable ram; a connector frame detachably attached to the hydraulic assembly, the connector frame having a cable cradle configured to accommodate the cable; an opening for receiving the axially extendable ram; and a sleeve for engaging the cable connector, the sleeve being attachable to the axially extendable ram, whereby activating the hydraulic assembly extends the axially extendable ram along a longitudinal axis of the cable connector to move the sleeve along the longitudinal axis and cause compression of the compression member and the connector body into engagement with the cable.