Patent Publication Number: US-11043782-B2

Title: Adjustable coaxial cable compression tool

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application claims priority to Taiwan application no. 106214271, filed on Sep. 26, 2017, of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     The invention relates to compression tools, and more particularly, to adjustable coaxial cable compression tools. 
     Description of the Related Art 
     Coaxial cables connectors, for example, F-type connectors for RG-6 and RG-6 Quad cables and BNC connectors, are used for CATV, satellite and video applications etc. Generally, twist-on coaxial cable connectors are convenient, but, can be dislodged easily, while compressed coaxial cable connectors are durable. A compression tool can be used to install a coaxial cable connector onto the end of a coaxial cable. However, depending upon the compression tool used, versatility may be non-existent or limited, when compressing coaxial cable connectors of different types, sizes, diameters and lengths. For compression tools with limited versatility and/or a larger size and/or multiple parts and/or multi-step adjustments, operation thereof can be a hindrance. Additionally, versatility, functionability, easability and durability of use are challenges. 
     There is demand for adjustable coaxial cable compression tools to solve the aforementioned problem. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     Adjustable coaxial cable compression tools are provided. 
     In an embodiment, an adjustable coaxial cable compression tool, terminating a coaxial cable connector onto a coaxial cable end, comprising a plunger, a body, and a die block is provided. The body has a body receiving end, wherein the plunger is slidable therein. The die block comprises a first die half having a first die flange and a second die half having a second pivot opening and a second die flange. The first and second die halves are complementary and rotatably attached via the first die flange and second die pivot opening. The die block is rotatably attached to a first side of a die support recess of the body via the second die flange, whereby the die block rotatably fits flush with the die support recess. In the embodiment, the plunger is axially advanced to force the coaxial cable connector onto the coaxial cable end, radially contracting the coaxial cable connector into compression engagement with the coaxial cable end, both secured within the die block. 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a lever arm pivotably mounted to the body and pivotably attached to the plunger. In the embodiment, the lever arm drives the plunger to axially advance and retract relative to the body, whereby the lever arm rotatably fits parallel with the body. 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a second moveable guideway plate, rotatably attached to the body on a second side of the die support recess of the body, opposite the first side of the die support recess of the body. The second moveable guideway plate rotatably fits flush with the die support recess. The flush rotations of the second moveable guideway plate and die block are opposite rotational directions, respectively. 
     In an alternative embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a first moveable guideway plate, in addition to the second moveable guideway plate. The first moveable guideway plate is rotatably attached to the body on the first side of the die support recess of the body, whereby the first moveable guideway plate rotatably fits flush with the die support recess. The flush rotations of the die block and first moveable guideway plate are the same rotational directions, respectively. The flush rotations of the second moveable guideway plate and first moveable guideway plate are opposite rotational directions, respectively. 
     In another alternative embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a fixed guideway plate, rotatably attached to the body on the first side of the die support recess and fixed to the body, a second moveable guideway plate, rotatably attached to the body on a second side of the die support recess, opposite the first side of the die support recess of the body, and a first moveable guideway plate, rotatably attached to the body on the first side of the die support recess, whereby the fixed, second moveable and first moveable guideway plates rotatably fits flush with the die support recess and the flush rotations of the die block, fixed guideway plate and first moveable guideway plate are the same rotational directions, respectively, and whereby the flush rotations of the second moveable guideway plate and first moveable guideway plate are opposite rotational directions, respectively. 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a first plunger head having a first plunger head end, a first plunger head rod, and a first plunger head flange therebetween and a second plunger head having a second plunger head end, a second plunger head rod, and a second plunger head flange therebetween. The first plunger head and second plunger head are of different shapes conforming to different types of coaxial cable connectors and are interchangeable. In the embodiment, the second plunger head is housed in the body for terminating the coaxial cable connector onto the coaxial cable end. 
     In an embodiment, the plunger comprises a plunger sleeve end, a bifurcated plunger end, and a spring therebetween, surrounding the plunger. The plunger is axially slidable in a body receiving end of the body, providing spring force between the plunger sleeve end and bifurcated plunger end of the plunger. 
     In an embodiment, the first die half further comprises a first die cavity and the second die half further comprises a second die cavity, complementary to the first die cavity. The first die cavity and second die cavity radially contracts the coaxial cable connector into compression engagement with the coaxial cable end secured within the die block, via the plunger. 
     In an embodiment, the die block further comprises a die lever having a first die lever hook on one end thereof. The die lever is rotatably attached within a first die lever opening of the first die half. The second die half further comprises a second die pin in a second die receiving end, whereby the die lever is snap hooked onto the second die pin when the first die half and second die half are closed. 
     In an embodiment, the outer rims of the non-compression ends of the first and second die cavities comprise cavity grip grooves, respectively, gripping the coaxial cable connector for hindered movement via the plunger. 
     In an alternative embodiment, an adjustable coaxial cable compression tool, terminating a coaxial cable connector onto a coaxial cable end, comprising a plunger, a body, a second moveable guideway plate, and a die block is provided. The body has a body receiving end, wherein the plunger is slidable therein. The second moveable guideway plate is rotatably attached to the body on a second side of a die support recess of the body. The second moveable guideway plate rotatably fits flush with the die support recess. The die block comprises a first die half having a first die flange and a second die half having a second pivot opening and a second die flange. The first and second die halves are complementary and rotatably attached via the first die flange and second die pivot opening. The die block is rotatably attached to a first side of a die support recess of the body via the second die flange, whereby the die block rotatably fits flush with the die support recess. In the embodiment, the first side and second side are opposite sides of the die support recess, whereby the flush rotations of the second moveable guideway plate and die block are opposite rotational directions, respectively. In the embodiment, the plunger is axially advanced to force the coaxial cable connector onto the coaxial cable end, radially contracting the coaxial cable connector into compression engagement with the coaxial cable end, both secured within the die block. 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a lever arm pivotably mounted to the body and pivotably attached to the plunger. In the embodiment, the lever arm drives the plunger to axially advance and retract relative to the body, whereby the lever arm rotatably fits parallel with the body. 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a first moveable guideway plate, rotatably attached to the body on the first side of the die support recess of the body, whereby the first moveable guideway plate pivotably fits flush with the die support recess. The flush rotations of the first moveable guideway plate and die block are the same rotational directions, respectively. The flush rotations of the first moveable guideway plate and second moveable guideway plate are opposite rotational directions, respectively. 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a first plunger head having a first plunger head end, a first plunger head rod, and a first plunger head flange therebetween and a second plunger head having a second plunger head end, a second plunger head rod, and a second plunger head flange therebetween. The first plunger head and second plunger head are of different shapes conforming to different types of coaxial cable connectors and are interchangeable. In the embodiment, the second plunger head is housed in the body for terminating the coaxial cable connector onto the coaxial cable end. 
     In an embodiment, the plunger comprises a plunger sleeve end, a bifurcated plunger end, and a spring therebetween, surrounding the plunger. The plunger is axially slidable in a body receiving end of the body, providing spring force between the plunger sleeve end and bifurcated plunger end of the plunger. 
     In an embodiment, the first die half further comprises a first die cavity and the second die half further comprises a second die cavity, complementary to the first die cavity. The first die cavity and second die cavity radially contracts the coaxial cable connector into compression engagement with the coaxial cable end secured within the die block, via the plunger. 
     In an embodiment, the die block further comprises a die lever having a first die lever hook on one end thereof. The die lever is rotatably attached within a first die lever opening of the first die half. The second die half further comprises a second die pin in a second die receiving end, whereby the die lever is snap hooked onto the second die pin when the first die half and second die half are closed. 
     In an embodiment, the outer rims of the non-compression ends of the first and second die cavities comprise cavity grip grooves, respectively, gripping the coaxial cable connector for hindered movement via the plunger. 
     These, as well as other components, steps, features, benefits, and advantages of the present application, will now made clear by reference to the following detailed description of the embodiments, the accompanying drawings, and the claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the Detailed Description of the Invention, illustrate various embodiments of the present invention and, together with the Detailed Description of the Invention, serve to explain principles discussed below. The drawings referred to in this Brief Description of Drawings should not be understood as being drawn to scale unless specifically noted. 
         FIG. 1 a    is a perspective top side view illustrating an adjustable coaxial cable compression tool according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 1 b    is a perspective top side view illustrating the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of  FIG. 1 a    having retracted guideways according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 1 c    is a perspective top side view illustrating the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of  FIG. 1 a    having retracted guideways and a partially secured die block according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 1 d    is a perspective bottom side view illustrating the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of  FIG. 1 a    according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 2 a    is an exploded view illustrating an adjustable coaxial cable compression tool according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 2 b    is a partially exploded view illustrating the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of  FIG. 2 a    according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 3 a    is a cross-sectional view illustrating an adjustable coaxial cable compression tool having a coaxial cable end and a coaxial cable connector in a retracted state according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 3 b    is a cross-sectional view illustrating the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of  FIG. 3 a    in an advanced state according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 4 a    is a perspective view illustrating a coaxial cable end and a coaxial cable connector in a non-compressed state according to various embodiments. 
         FIG. 4 b    is a perspective view illustrating the coaxial cable end and the coaxial cable connector of  FIG. 4 a    in a compressed state according to various embodiments. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     It is understood that the following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different features of the invention. Specific examples of devices and arrangements are described below to simplify the present disclosure. These are, of course, merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. For example, the formation of a first feature over or on a second feature in the description that follows can include embodiments in which the first and second features are formed in direct contact, and can also include embodiments in which additional features are formed between the first and second features, such that the first and second features are not in direct contact. In addition, the present disclosure can repeat reference numerals and/or letters in the various examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself dictate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed. It is intended that the scope of the present technology be defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalents. 
     An adjustable coaxial cable compression tool, terminating a coaxial cable connector onto a coaxial cable end, comprising a plunger, a body, a fixed guideway plate, a first moveable guideway plate, a second moveable guideway plate, and a die block is provided. The plunger comprises a first plunger head and a second plunger head, both having different shapes conforming to different types of coaxial cable connectors and are interchangeable. The body has a body receiving end, wherein the plunger is slidable therein. The fixed, first moveable and second moveable guideway plates have fixed, first and second guideways, each having different diameters, respectively. The die block comprises first and second die halves. The plunger is axially advanced to force the coaxial cable connector onto the coaxial cable end, radially contracting the coaxial cable connector into compression engagement with the coaxial cable end. 
       FIG. 1 a    is a perspective top side view illustrating an adjustable coaxial cable compression tool according to various embodiments.  FIG. 1 b    is a perspective top side view illustrating the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of  FIG. 1 a    having retracted guideways according to various embodiments.  FIG. 1 c    is a perspective top side view illustrating the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of  FIG. 1 a    having retracted guideways and a partially secured die block according to various embodiments.  FIG. 1 d    is a perspective bottom side view illustrating the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of  FIG. 1 a    according to various embodiments.  FIG. 2 a    is an exploded view illustrating an adjustable coaxial cable compression tool according to various embodiments.  FIG. 2 b    is a partially exploded view illustrating the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of  FIG. 2 a    according to various embodiments. As shown in  FIGS. 1 a  to 1 d    and  FIGS. 2 a  to 2 b   , in an embodiment, an adjustable coaxial cable compression tool, terminating a coaxial cable connector onto a coaxial cable end, comprising a lever arm  12 , a plunger  16 , a body  10 , and a die block  26  is provided. The body  10  has a body receiving end  102 , a body plunger core  104 , a die support recess  110 , and a main body guideway support  112 . The body receiving end  102 , axially communicates, with the body plunger core  104 , wherein the plunger  16  is slidable therein. Corresponding body arm through holes  102   a  are disposed on opposing body rail side walls  114  of the body receiving end  102  at an end thereof closest to the lever arm  12  for assembly of the lever arm  12  and plunger  16  to the body  10 . 
     In an embodiment, the lever arm  12  is pivotably mounted to the body  10  and pivotably attached to the plunger  16 . In the embodiment, the lever arm  12  comprises an arm front side  121  and arm back side  120  for gripping and moving of the lever arm  12  and an arm offset  122  at a bottom end thereof. The arm offset  122  has an arm plunger opening  124  having opposing offset side walls  126 . The opposing offset side walls  126  comprise arm link holes  124   a  and pivot holes  122   a  therethrough, wherein the arm link holes  124   a  are disposed near an upper side of the arm offset  122  closest to the arm front side  121  and the pivot holes  122   a  are disposed near an outer bottom side of the arm offset  122  closest to the plunger  16  and furthest away from the arm front side  121 . 
     In an embodiment, the plunger  16  comprises a plunger sleeve end  167 , a bifurcated plunger end  162 , and a spring  165  therebetween, surrounding the plunger  16 . The plunger sleeve end  167  has an inner threaded end  1674  on a front end thereof, furthest from the lever arm  12  and a sleeve end flange  1672  on an opposite end thereof closest to the lever arm  12 . The plunger  16  has an outer threaded end  164  at a tip furthest from the lever arm  12 . The bifurcated plunger end  162  is disposed on the opposite end of the outer threaded end  162 , closest to the lever arm  12 . The bifurcated plunger end  162  has bifurcated plunger tip ends  168  at an end thereof and plunger link holes  168   a  disposed centrally, near thereto. 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a floating link  14  having a link plunger hole  14   a  and a link arm hole  14   a . The floating link  14  is pivotably attached to the plunger  16  via the link plunger hole  14   b , the plunger link hole  168   a , and a plunger pin  167  and pivotably attached to the lever arm  12  via the link arm hole  14   a , arm link hole  124   a , and an arm link roll pin  125 . The lever arm  12  is attached to the body receiving end  102  of the body  10  via the pivot hole  122   a , the body arm through hole  102   a , and a body arm roll pin  118 . The plunger  16  is slidable within the body receiving end  102  and body rail side walls  114  of the body  10 . The lever arm  12  drives the plunger  16  to axially advance and retract relative to the body  10 , whereby the lever arm  12  rotatably fits parallel with the body  10 . When advanced, the sleeve end flange  1672  prevents the plunger sleeve end  167  and abutting spring  165  from completely sliding through the body plunger core  104 , but not the plunger  16 . 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a first plunger head  24  having a first plunger head end  244 , a first plunger head rod  246  having a rod outer threaded end  247 , and a first plunger head flange  245  therebetween, near to the first plunger head end  244 , and a second plunger head having a second plunger head end, a second plunger head rod having a rod outer threaded end, and a second plunger head flange therebetween, near to the first plunger head end (not shown). The surface of the first plunger head flange  245  and second plunger head flange is coarse for ease of assembly and/or operation. The first plunger head  244  and second plunger head are of different shapes conforming to different types of coaxial cable connectors and are interchangeable. In an embodiment, the second plunger head is housed in the body  10  for terminating the coaxial cable connector onto the coaxial cable end. Both the first plunger head  244  and second plunger head further comprise a plunger head connector having head connector inner threads, respectively, disposed through centers thereof. In an embodiment, the first plunger head connector  22  is attached to the first rod outer threaded end  247  of the first plunger head rod  246  on one end of the first plunger head  24  and attached to the plunger  16  on an opposite end of the first plunger head  24  for advancement and retraction via the plunger  16  and level arm  12 . In an embodiment, the first plunger head  24  is disposed on an opposing side of the body receiving end  102  of the body  10 , furthest from the level arm  12  and outside of the body plunger core  104 . In the embodiment, the plunger  16  is axially slidable in the body receiving end  102  of the body  10 , providing spring force between the sleeve end flange  1672  of the plunger sleeve end  167  and front sidewall of the bifurcated plunger end  162  of the plunger  16 . 
     In an embodiment, the die support recess  110  having a die fixing through hole  110   a  at a center thereof, is laterally extended, opposite the body receiving end  102 , between the main body guideway support  112  and body receiving end  102 . The main body guideway support  1122  comprises a main body guideway  1124  disposed in a top middle thereof. Top curved ledges of the main body guideway  1124  have main body guideway protrusions  1122  thereon for enhanced gripping. In an embodiment, on bottom sides of the main body guideway support  112 , the main body guideway support  112  further comprises a second bolt receiving end  1126  having a second receiving end through hole  126   a  at a center thereof and a first bolt receiving end  1128  having a first receiving end through hole  128   a  at a center thereof, opposite the second bolt receiving end  1126 . The main body guideway protrusion  1122  further comprises a plate fixing screw hole  122   a  on a second side thereof. 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a fixed guideway plate  28  having a fixed guideway plate through hole  28   a , a plate fixing appendage  280  having a fixing appendage through hole  280   a  and a fixed guideway  282 . The fixing appendage through hole  280   a  of the plate fixing appendage  280  is assembled to be flush with the second side and the plate fixing screw hole  122   a  of the main body guideway support  112  via the fixing appendage screw  284 . The fixed guideway plate  28  is also flush with the die support recess  110  of the body  10 . At an opposite bottom end thereof, the fixed guideway plate  28  is assembled to a first bolt receiving end  1128  on a first bottom side of the main body guideway support  112  via a first body bolt  304 , a first bolt threaded sleeve  306  and a first receiving end through hole  128   a  of the main body guideway support  112 , wherein the first bolt threaded sleeve  306  is within the first receiving end through hole  128   a . In the embodiment, the fixed guideway  282  is aligned with the main body guideway  1124 , having substantially the same diameters; however the embodiments are not limited thereto. The diameter of the fixed guideway  282  can be smaller than the diameter of the main body guideway  1124 . 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a second moveable guideway plate  32  having a second guideway plate through hole  32   a  and a second guideway  322 . The second moveable guideway plate  32  is rotatably attached to a second bolt receiving end  1126  on a second bottom side of the main body guideway support  112 , opposite the first bottom side, via a second body bolt  324 , a second bolt threaded sleeve  326 , a second receiving end through hole  126   a , and a nut  38 , wherein the second bolt threaded sleeve  326  is within the second receiving end through hole  126   a . The second moveable guideway plate  32  rotatably fits flush with the die support recess  110 . The flush rotations of the second moveable guideway plate  32  and die block  26  are opposite rotational directions, respectively. In the embodiment, the second guideway  322  is aligned with the main body guideway  1124 , having substantially the same diameters; however the embodiments are not limited thereto. The diameter of the second guideway  322  can be smaller than the diameter of the main body guideway  1124 . 
     In another embodiment, the second guideway  322  is aligned with the fixed guideway  282  and the main body guideway  1124 , and the diameters of the main body guideway  1124 , the fixed guideway  282  and the second guideway  322  are different, as an example, and not to be limiting, with the largest being the second guideway  322  and the smallest being the main body guideway  1124 . 
     In an alternative embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a first moveable guideway plate  30  having a first guideway plate through hole  30   a  and a first guideway  302 . The first moveable guideway plate  30  is rotatably attached to the first bolt receiving end  1128  on the first bottom side of the main body guideway support  112 , opposite the second bottom side, via the first body bolt  304 , first bolt threaded sleeve  306  and a first receiving end through hole  128   a , wherein the first bolt threaded sleeve  306  is in the first receiving end through hole  128   a . The first moveable guideway plate  30  rotatably fits flush with the die support recess  110 . The flush rotations of the die block  26  and first moveable guideway plate  30  are the same rotational directions, respectively. In the embodiment, the first guideway  302  is aligned with the main body guideway  1124 , having substantially the same diameters; however the embodiments are not limited thereto. The diameter of the first guideway  302  can be smaller than the diameter of the main body guideway  1124 . 
     In another embodiment, the flush rotations of the fixed guideway plate  28 , first moveable guideway plate  30 , and die block  26  are the same rotational directions, respectively. The first guideway  302  is aligned with the fixed guideway  282  and the main body guideway  1124 , and the diameters of the main body guideway  1124 , the fixed guideway  282  and the first guideway  302  are different, as an example, and not to be limiting, with the largest being the main body guideway  1124  and the smallest being the first guideway  302 . 
     In a further embodiment, the flush rotations of the fixed guideway plate  28 , first moveable guideway plate  30 , and die block  26  are the same rotational directions, respectively, and opposite to the flush rotation of the second moveable guideway plate  32 . The first guideway  302  is aligned with the second guideway  322 , fixed guideway  282  and the main body guideway  1124 , and the diameters of the main body guideway  1124 , the fixed guideway  282 , the first guideway  302 , and the second guideway  322  are different, as an example, and not to be limiting, with the largest being the main body guideway  1124 , second largest being the fixed guideway  282  and the smallest being the second guideway  322 . 
     In an embodiment, the die block  26  comprises a first die half  264  having a first die roll pin  2666  and first die flange  2642  having a through hole therethrough, a second die half  262  having a second die pin  268 , second pivot opening and a second die flange  2622 , and a die lever  266 . The first and second die halves  264 ,  262  are complementary and rotatably attached via the first die flange  2642  and second die pivot opening. The die block  26  is rotatably attached to a first side of the die support recess  110  of the body  10  via the second die flange  2622 , whereby the die block  26  rotatably fits flush with the die support recess  110 . 
     In an embodiment, the second die half  262  further comprises a screw hole receiving protrusion  2629  at a central bottom thereof, having a die fixing screw hole  2629   a  therein. When assembled the screw hole receiving protrusion  2629  of the second die half  262  of the die block  26 , correspondingly fits within a die fixing through hole  110   a  of the die support recess  110 , with the non-protruding bottom surface areas of the die block  26  being rotatably flush with the die support recess  110 . A die fixing screw  119 , fixes the body  10  to the second die half  262  via the die fixing through hole  110   a  and die fixing screw hole  2629   a.    
     In an embodiment, the outer rims of the non-compression ends of the first and second die cavities  2649 ,  2628  comprise cavity grip grooves  2623 , respectively, gripping the coaxial cable connector  38  for hindered movement via the plunger  16 . 
     In an embodiment, the first die half  264  further comprises a first die cavity  2649  and the second die half  262  further comprises a second die cavity  2628 , complementary to the first die cavity  2649 . The first die cavity  2649  and second die cavity  2628  radially contracts the coaxial cable connector into compression engagement with the coaxial cable end secured within the die block, via the plunger  16 . 
     In an embodiment, the die lever  266  has a first die lever hook  2664  on one end thereof and a perforated end, as an example, and not to be limiting, on an opposite end thereof. The first die half  264  comprises a first die lever opening  2645  having opposing first die side walls  2644 , wherein an outer first die side wall end thereof has a first die through hole  2646  therethrough. The die lever  266  is rotatably attached within the first die lever opening  2645  of the first die half  264 . The first die cavity  2649  is between the first die through hole  2646  and first die flange  2642 . The second die half  262  comprises a second die receiving end  2627  having opposing second die side walls  2624 , wherein an outer first die side wall end thereof has a second die through hole  2626  therethrough. The second die half  262  further comprises a second die pin  268 , and a second die receiving end  2627 . The second die pin  268  is slid through the second die through hole  2626  and secured, and the die lever  266  is snap hooked onto the second die pin  268  when the first die half  264  and second die half  262  are closed. The second die cavity  2628  is between the second die through hole  2626  and second die flange  2622 . 
     In the embodiments, the plunger  16  is axially advanced to force the coaxial cable connector onto the coaxial cable end, radially contracting the coaxial cable connector into compression engagement with the coaxial cable end, both secured within the die block  26 . 
       FIG. 4 a    is a perspective view illustrating a coaxial cable end and a coaxial cable connector in a non-compressed state according to various embodiments.  FIG. 4 b    is a perspective view illustrating the coaxial cable end and the coaxial cable connector of  FIG. 4 a    in a compressed state according to various embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 4 a    and  FIG. 4 b   , in an embodiment, the diameter of a compression end of the first and second die cavities  2649 ,  2628  is smaller than the diameter of a non-compression end of the first and second die cavities  2649 ,  2628 , wherein the compression end is the end closest to the main body guideway support  112 . The first and second die cavities  2649 ,  2628  comprise a tapered slope  261 . 
     In an embodiment, the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool further comprises a plurality of alternative moveable guideway plates  34  which are disposed at a bottom of the body  10 . The plurality of alternative moveable guideway plates  34  is combined with a plurality of plunger heads of the plunger, to support different type, size, diameter and length coaxial cable connectors, such as F-type BNC, RCA, XLR, DFP, DVI, SCART and RF cable connectors etc. 
       FIG. 3 a    is a cross-sectional view illustrating an adjustable coaxial cable compression tool having a coaxial cable end and a coaxial cable connector in a retracted state according to various embodiments.  FIG. 3 b    is a cross-sectional view illustrating the adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of  FIG. 3 a    in an advanced state according to various embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 3 a    and  FIG. 3 b   , in an embodiment, a coaxial cable  40  and coaxial cable connector  38  is coaxially aligned within the main body guideway  1124 , fixed guideway  28   a , first guideway  302 , second guideway  322 , and first and second die cavities  2649 ,  2628 . The coaxial cable  40 , as an example, and not to be limiting, comprises an external jacket  9 , thin conductive shield  5 , braided textile wrap  7 , dielectric insulator  3 , and a center conductor  1 . The coaxial cable connector  38 , as an example, and not to be limiting, comprises a drive head nut  386 , an outer sleeve  384  and an inner sleeve  382 , wherein the drive head nut  386  is sleeved on the inner sleeve  382  and the outer sleeve  384  is coaxially disposed on the inner sleeve  382 , and the outer sleeve  384  and inner sleeve  382  form an outer-inner sleeve gap  387  at a cable connecting end thereof. The outer sleeve  384  has a diameter d 1 . 
     In an embodiment, an appropriate sized, shaped and type plunger head end  244 , corresponding to the coaxial cable connector  38 , is assembled to the plunger  16 , wherein the plunger head end  244  is coaxially aligned with the fixed coaxial cable  40  and coaxial cable connector  38 , between the plunger  16  and the coaxial cable connector  38 . Additionally, an appropriate sized, shaped and type guideway plate is rotatably fit flush with the die support recess  110  and a die fixing screw  119 , fixes the body  10  to the second die half  262  of the die block  26  via the die fixing through hole  110   a  and die fixing screw hole  2629   a.    
     To begin, an end portion of the braided textile wrap  7  is wrapped back over the external jacket  9 , to allow the thin conductive shield  5 , dielectric insulator  3 , and a center conductor  1  to enter the coaxial cable connector  38 , wherein the center conductor  1  coaxially protrudes through to the drive head nut  386 . Next, the assembled coaxial cable  40  and coaxial cable connector  38  is coaxially aligned and positioned within the main body guideway  1124 , appropriate guideway, and second die cavity  2628 . Following, the plunger head connector  22  of the plunger  16  is axially advanced to the drive head nut  386  of the coaxial cable connector  38 , wherein the center conductor  1  coaxially protrudes through to the center of the plunger head end  244  as the top surface of the plunger head end  244  abuts an end of the thin conductive shield  5  and dielectric insulator  3 . After, the first die half  264  is rotated toward the second die half  262 , and the die lever  266  attached to the first die half  264  is snap hooked onto the second die pin  268  of the second die half  262  to secure the assembled coaxial cable  40  in the die block  26 . The diameter of a compression end of the first and second die cavities  2649 ,  2628  is smaller than the diameter of a non-compression end of the first and second die cavities  2649 ,  2628 . The compression end is the end closest to the main body guideway support  112 . The first and second die cavities  2649 ,  2628  comprise a tapered slope  261 . Next, the lever arm  12  is rotated toward the body  10 , whereby the floating link  14  rotatably attached to the arm offset  122  and plunger  16  is advanced forward toward the main body guideway support  112  via the spring  165 , plunger  16 , plunger head connector  22  and plunger head  24 . The plunger  61  is axially advanced to force the coaxial cable connector  38  onto the coaxial cable end, radially contracting the coaxial cable connector  38  into compression engagement with the coaxial cable end. Specifically, the plunger head  24  pushes the coaxial cable connector  38  against the inner wall of the tapered siding  261  of the first and second die cavities  2649 ,  2628 . During advancement, the cavity grip grooves  2623  hinder the outer sleeve  384  of the coaxial cable  40  to move further into the compressed areas. The compressed spring  165  exerts spring force between the sleeve end flange  1672  of the plunger sleeve end  167  and front sidewall of the bifurcated plunger end  162  of the plunger  16 . Accordingly, the outer-inner sleeve gap  387  compresses along with the outer sleeve  384  and the braided textile wrap  7  and the external jacket  9  of the coaxial cable  40  are pressed together. The outer sleeve  384  is compressed from diameter d 1  to diameter d 2 , adjacent to the outer sleeve  384  near the drive head nut  386 . The coaxial cable  40  is tightly coupled with the coaxial cable connector  38  and is durable. Next, the lever arm  12  is retracted, allowing the spring force of the spring  165  to move the plunger head  244  and plunger  16  back toward the level arm  12 . Lastly, the die lever  266  attached to the first die half  264  is unhooked from the second die pin  268  of the second die half  262 , and the first die half  264  is rotated away from the second die half  262  to remove the compressed coaxial cable connector. 
     In the embodiments, as an example, and not to be limiting, the body  10 , lever arm  12 , floating link  14 , plunger  16 , spring  165 , plunger pin  167 , plunger head connector  22 , plunger head  24 , die block  26 , fixed guideway plate  28 , first moveable guideway plate  30 , second moveable guideway plate  32 , and alternative moveable guideway plates  34 , can be made of copper, bismuth, silver, nickel, tin, gold-copper alloy, copper-tin alloy, copper-nickel alloy brass, brass alloy, phosphorous bronze, beryllium-copper, aluminum, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, steel-bismuth alloy or any combination thereof or combination of other high strength polymer plastics. 
     Coaxial cables connectors, for example, F-type connectors for RG-6 and RG-6 Quad cables and BNC connectors, are used for CATV, satellite and video applications etc. Generally, twist-on coaxial cable connectors are convenient, but, can be dislodged easily, while compressed coaxial cable connectors are durable. A compression tool can be used to install a coaxial cable connector onto the end of a coaxial cable. However, depending upon the compression tool used, versatility may be non-existent or limited, when compressing coaxial cable connectors of different types, sizes, diameters and lengths. For compression tools with limited versatility and/or a larger size and/or multiple parts and/or multi-step adjustments, operation thereof can be a hindrance. Additionally, versatility, functionability, easability and durability of use is a challenge. 
     The adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of the embodiments, terminating a coaxial cable connector onto a coaxial cable end, comprising a plunger, a body, a fixed guideway plate, a first moveable guideway plate, a second moveable guideway plate, and a die block, is versatile, functional, easy to use and durable. The plunger comprises a first plunger head and a second plunger head, both having different shapes conforming to different types of coaxial cable connectors and are interchangeable. The body has a body receiving end, wherein the plunger is slidable therein. The fixed, first moveable and second moveable guideway plates have fixed, first and second guideways, each having different diameters, respectively. The die block comprises first and second die halves. The plunger is axially advanced to force the coaxial cable connector onto the coaxial cable end, radially contracting the coaxial cable connector into compression engagement with the coaxial cable end. The adjustable coaxial cable compression tool of the embodiments, via the interchangeable plunger heads, die block, and different sized guideway plates, can be used with coaxial cable connectors of different types, sizes, diameters and lengths, such as F-type BNC, RCA, XLR, DFP, DVI, SCART and RF cable connectors etc. for versatility, functionability, easability and durability. 
     Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers used herein to express quantities, dimensions, and so forth used should be understood as being modified in all instances by the term “about.” The use of the singular includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise, and use of the terms “and” and “or” means “and/or” unless otherwise indicated. 
     From the foregoing it will be appreciated that, although specific embodiments have been described herein for purposes of illustration, various modifications can be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, where an alternative is disclosed for a particular embodiment, this alternative can also apply to other embodiments even if not specifically stated.