Torque sleeve for use with coaxial cable connector

摘要

A torque sleeve for use on a coaxial cable connector that facilitates rotation of the coaxial connector onto an interface port is disclosed. The inner bore of the torque sleeve is dimensioned to allow the torque sleeve to fit over the back end cap of the coaxial connector and yet engage with the nut on the front of the coaxial connector. The torque sleeve may also have features to ensure that it stays in place over the coaxial connector and/or to promote continuity of grounding connection between the coaxial connector and interface port. The torque sleeve may be used for jumper cables, which possess a length of wire and two coaxial connectors.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising a torque sleeve configured to be disposed radially over a coaxial cable connector having (i) a body and an endcap with a maximal radius of R and (ii) an N-sided nut having N corners wherein the radius, S, of the N-sided nut is greater than R and the apothem, T, of the N-sided nut is less than R, wherein the torque sleeve comprises:
a first end; a second end; an outer surface; and an inner surface defining a bore; wherein the bore, at least at the first end, has a radius of approximately R or greater than R for all points on the inner surface; wherein the bore, at least at the first end, has a radius of approximately S for at least N points on the inner surface; wherein the bore, at least at the first end, has a radius less than S for at least 2N points on the inner surface; and wherein the bore is configured to engage the corners of the N-sided nut such that the torque sleeve and the N-sided nut are rotatable together.