Patent ID: 7794275
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A coaxial cable connector comprising: a connector body having a rearward cable receiving end, a first engagement portion having a first internal diameter and a second engagement portion having a second internal diameter, said second internal diameter being smaller than said first internal diameter; a locking sleeve movably coupled to said rearward cable receiving end of said connector body, said locking sleeve having a rearward sleeve ring receiving end; a sleeve ring movably disposed within said rearward sleeve ring receiving end of said locking sleeve, said sleeve ring having a forward end adapted for retaining a cable within the connector upon forward insertion of said sleeve ring within said locking sleeve; and a cable gripping ferrule disposed in said first engagement portion of said connector body forward of said locking sleeve, said cable gripping ferrule being forced into said second engagement portion of said connector body upon forward insertion of said locking sleeve within said connector body, wherein said gripping ferrule compresses in a radially inward direction for engaging a cable inserted in the connector, wherein said cable gripping ferrule is an integral forward portion of said locking sleeve, said portion having at least one slot formed therein to facilitate said radially inward compression.