COMPRESSION CONNECTOR FOR COAXIAL CABLE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION

摘要

A connector body (18) for use with a coaxial cable connector includes a hollow, one-piece body with three axial sections. The first section has an inner diameter equal to an outer diameter of a hollow post stem (14) which fits inside the first section. The second section extends integrally from the first section with an inner diameter larger than the first section inner diameter. The third section extends integrally from the second section. The first and second sections have walls of predetermined thickness while the third section includes at least one peripheral wall area having a thickness substantially less than the predetermined thickness. The third section includes at least one portion movable between the inner surface of the second section and the cable outer surface in response to axial force, transmitting a radially compressive force to the cable, thereby effecting tight frictional engagement between the connector body and the cable.