Patent ID: 7607218

Claim:
A tool adaptor for applying an axially disposed force to a compression type end connector having a longitudinal axis along the length of a connector body for compressing a deformable section of the end connector into tight frictional engagement with the prepared end of a coaxial cable, wherein said tool adaptor further includes: a first slide frame and a second slide frame being arranged to move along a linear path of travel toward and away from each other; a first seat mounted in said first slide frame for engaging a non-deformable section of said end connector and a second seat mounted in said second slide frame for engaging the deformable section of said end connector; and a first drive surface located upon said first slide frame and a second drive surface located upon said second slide frame, said drive surfaces being generally perpendicularly aligned with said longitudinal axis whereby said surfaces can be engaged by the jaws of a clamping tool for applying sufficient linear force along the longitudinal axis of the end connector to compress the deformable section of the end connector into locking engagement with the prepared end of the coaxial cable.