Coaxial connector with grommet biasing for enhanced continuity

摘要

A compressible, F-connector and method for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes a biasing grommet for promoting electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Each connector body comprises a frontal ring groove in which is seated a biasing grommet with integral wings spiraling away from one or both grommet ends that bias the nut to insure mechanical and electrical contact with the post.

主权项

1. A coaxial connector comprising:
a nut having a through hole, the nut adapted to threadably fasten the connector; a hollow post with a nut abutment; a tubular body coaxially disposed over the post; a socket in the body, the socket facing the nut, and a plastic grommet protruding from the socket; and, the nut, post, body, and grommet in coaxial arrangement about a longitudinal connector axis; wherein said grommet is configured to provide a biasing force to the nut to promote mechanical and electrical contact between the nut and the post.