Patent ID: 7351101

Claim:
A compression connector for the end of an annular corrugated coaxial cable, the annular corrugated coaxial cable including a center conductor having a surrounding dielectric, the dielectric surrounded by an outer conductor in the form of a plurality of conductive peaks and a plurality of conductive valleys, the outer conductor being at least partially surrounded by a protective outer jacket, the compression connector having an opening and comprising: a body having a first end, a second end and a bore defined therebetween; a compression member having a first member end, a second member end and a member bore defined therebetween, wherein the second member end of the compression member is in sliding engagement with the body; and a clamping element having a clamping element bore disposed within the bore of the body, the clamping element comprising: a plurality of through slots; a plurality of peaks; and a plurality of valleys; an intermediate member formed of an elastomeric material, wherein upon axial advancement of the compression member on the body the clamping element is caused to be compressed radially to an extent whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the clamping element becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the annular corrugated coaxial cable and whereby at least one of the plurality of peaks of the annular corrugated coaxial cable becomes engaged within one of the plurality of valleys of the clamping element so as to provide at least one contact force between the compression connector and the annular corrugated coaxial cable.