Coaxial cable end connector.

摘要

An end connector (10) for connecting a coaxial cable (14) to a port (12) having a tubular body (26) with front (28) and rear (30) end portions, a cable attachment section associated with the rear end (30) portion for attaching the connector (10) to the cable (14), and a port attachment section associated with the front end (28) portion for attaching the connector (10) to the port (12). The port attachment section includes a split ferrule (32) defining a plurality of partially cylindrical resilient fingers (42), the fingers having inward arcuate projections (46) defining a circumferential ridge adapted to engage the port (12). The split ferrule defines an inner surface (48) which is inwardly tapered to enhance port to connector contact. A locking sheath (64) is disposed about the front end portion (28) of the tubular body (26) and is adapted to engage an outer surface (68) of the split ferrule (32) so as to restrict the resiliency of the resilient fingers (42). The attachment section includes an interiorly threaded portion (60) of the tubular body (26) which is preceded by a non-threaded interior portion (56) of the tubular body (26) that is adjacent a rear end opening (52) at the rear end portion (30) of the tubular body (26).