Patent ID: 7189115
Filing Date: 2007-03-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable having a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric, the dielectric being surrounded by a spiral corrugated thin-walled conductor, said connector comprising: a. a connector body, having a first end and a second opposing end; b. a fastener member, axially positioned proximate the first end of the connector body, said fastener member having a central passageway, said central passageway having a grooved surface dimensioned for closely receiving the spiral corrugated thin-walled conductor; and c. a compression member, operable with a compression cap, said compression cap slidably mounted on an outer surface of said connector body, wherein axial advancement of the compression member by the compression cap toward the second end of said connector body compresses the central passageway of the fastener member inwardly causing the fastener member to engage the spiral corrugated thin-walled conductor of the coaxial cable.