Patent ID: 7134189
Filing Date: 2006-11-14
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tool for facilitating a connection to an exposed end of a coaxial cable having an outer conductor having a lead end, an inner conductor defining a channel, and insulation disposed between the inner and outer conductors, the tool comprising: a support; a projection extending from the support and configured to be received by the channel of the inner conductor, the projection having a longitudinal axis; a protrusion extending from the support and configured to displace insulation from the lead end of the outer conductor when the projection is received by the channel of the inner conductor, the protrusion being arcuate about the longitudinal axis of the projection and having an arc length of less than 90 degrees; and the support, projection and protrusion being removable from the exposed end of the coaxial cable following displacement of the insulation.