Patent ID: 7458850
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A right-angled coaxial cable connector comprising: a main body having a first end and a second end, and an internal surface extending between the first and second ends of the main body, the internal surface defining a longitudinal opening, the main body also having a first opening at the first end and the second opening adjacent the second end, each opening having a longitudinal axis therethrough, the longitudinal axis of the first opening being generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second opening; a retainer having a rear end, a front end, and an internal surface extending between the rear and front ends of the retainer, the internal surface defining a longitudinal opening, the retainer disposed through the second opening and into the longitudinal opening of the main body, at least a portion of the rear end of the retainer engaging at least a portion of the internal surface of the main body; a coupler disposed proximate the front end of the retainer to engage a terminal, the coupler having a portion with a hexagonal outer configuration; and an electrical conductor disposed in the longitudinal openings of the main body and the retainer, the electrical conductor being bent through an angle of about 90° to extend through the longitudinal opening of the retainer and out of the front end thereof.