Wrench adaptor

摘要

The wrench adaptor of this invention provides an easy and convenient tool for connection and disconnection of the SMA connections in constrained spaces while allowing use of a standard torque wrench or just fingers. The channel design of the wrench adaptor, accommodating the cable and the protective sleeve therefor, allows access to SMA connectors without bending or disturbing semi-rigid or rigid cables. The wrench adaptor is shown in two embodiments—a single-ended and a double-ended form. The adaptor facilitates access to the hexagonal nut at the panel of an RF device which is mounted to a threaded stud and offsets the wrench application to a location away from the panel. As many of the RF cables have crimped or soldered portions adjacent or within the connector, provision is made in the adaptor by way of a hollow semicylindrical form to cradle the semi-rigid or rigid cable.

主权项

1. A wrench adaptor for use with a wrench in the installation of and the removal of a cable and a connector therefore, the connector mounted to a threaded stud by a hexagonal nut, the wrench adaptor comprising, in combination:
an elongated body being a hollow semi-cylindrical form having, in cross-section, a C-shaped wall with an interior surface and an exterior surface; a wrench seat disposed on the exterior surface of the wall of the elongated body; a pair of axial limiters, one of the pair of axial limiters disposed on each side of the wrench seat to prevent axial slippage of the wrench; a slot extending longitudinally throughout the elongated body dimensioned to cradle the cable during the installation and during the removal thereof; whereby a rotational force is applicable to the hexagonal nut without transmission loss and without disturbing the cable.