Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090064490 | Pneumatic compression tool and method of using the compression tool to attach a cable connector - A tool for changing first and second parts of a connector from a pre-assembly relationship into an assembled relationship. The tool is portable and has a frame with an operating mechanism thereon. The operating mechanism has a plunger that is movable to thereby change the relationship of the connector parts. The operating mechanism is operable by a pressurized fluid within a container that is connected to the frame. | 03-12-2009 |
20110041326 | CONNECTOR COMPRESSION TOOL AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A connector compression tool and associated method of compressing a connector is provided wherein the tool includes a handle, pivotally moveable from a second position to a first position, a body, configured to compress together when the handle is moved to the first position, and a jaw, operably associated with the body, wherein the jaw includes at least two centering openings having different widths to accommodate differently configured connectors having different diameters and different lengths. | 02-24-2011 |
20110041327 | CONNECTOR COMPRESSION TOOL - A connector compression tool is provided wherein the tool includes a handle, pivotally moveable from a second position to a first position, a body, configured to compress together when the handle is moved to the first position, and a jaw, operably associated with the body, wherein the jaw includes at least two centering openings having different widths to accommodate differently configured connectors having different diameters and different lengths. | 02-24-2011 |
20110173810 | PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION TOOL AND METHOD OF USINGTHE COMPRESSION TOOL TO ATTACH A CABLE CONNECTOR - A tool for changing first and second parts of a connector from a pre-assembly relationship into an assembled relationship. The tool is portable and has a frame with an operating mechanism thereon. The operating mechanism has a plunger that is movable to thereby change the relationship of the connector parts. The operating mechanism is operable by a pressurized fluid within a container that is connected to the frame. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179639 | PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION TOOL AND METHOD OF USING THE COMPRESSION TOOL TO ATTACH A CABLE CONNECTOR - A tool for changing first and second parts of a connector from a pre-assembly relationship into an assembled relationship. The tool is portable and has a frame with an operating mechanism thereon. The operating mechanism has a plunger that is movable to thereby change the relationship of the connector parts. The operating mechanism is operable by a pressurized fluid within a container that is connected to the frame. | 07-28-2011 |
20110312210 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR WITH STRAIN RELIEF CLAMP - Coaxial cable connectors with a strain relief clamp. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable connector for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the insulating layer, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductor. The coaxial cable connector includes an inner conductor clamp configured to engage the inner conductor, an outer conductor clamp configured to engage the outer conductor, a strain relief clamp configured to exert a first inwardly-directed radial force against the coaxial cable, and a moisture seal configured to exert a second inwardly-directed radial force against the jacket. The first force is greater than the second force. | 12-22-2011 |
20120096712 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A COMPRESSION-TYPE CONNECTOR TO A CABLE - A method of assembling a connector to a cable with a length. The method includes the steps of: providing a connector with first and second relatively movable parts; providing an apparatus with a frame defining a bearing surface, a force applying assembly, and an advancing assembly including a threaded component; placing the connector in a pre-assembly position on the cable; reinforcing the first part of the connector against the bearing surface; and turning the threaded component around an axis to thereby advance a part of the force applying assembly against the connector in a line that is substantially parallel to the length of the cable to thereby cause the first and second parts to be relatively moved from a pre-assembly state into an assembled state, wherein the connector is mechanically and electrically connected to the cable. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102728 | CONNECTOR COMPRESSION TOOL - A connector compression tool is provided wherein the tool includes a handle, pivotally moveable from a second position to a first position, a body, configured to compress together when the handle is moved to the first position, wherein the body includes at least two centering openings having different widths to accommodate differently configured connectors having different diameters and different lengths. | 05-03-2012 |
20130232777 | COMPRESSION TOOL FOR INSTALLING A COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A hydraulic compression tool for securing a compression type cable connector to a prepared end of a coaxial cable. The tool can include a hydraulic assembly having an axially extendable ram, and a connector frame detachably attached to the hydraulic assembly. The connector frame can include a cable cradle configured to accommodate cables of various sizes and a sleeve for engaging a cable connector. The connector frame can further include a sliding guide structure attached to the cable cradle. The sliding guide structure can include a sliding bar and one or more sliding guides. The sleeve can be attached to the sliding bar. The sleeve can be configured to accommodate connectors of various sizes. Activating the hydraulic assembly can cause the ram to extend, which, in turn, can cause the sliding bar to move along the longitudinal axis of the cable connector compressing the compression member and connector body into operative engagement with the cable. | 09-12-2013 |
20130232778 | COMPRESSION TOOL AND METHOD OF USING THE COMPRESSION TOOL TO ATTACH A CABLE CONNECTOR - A tool for changing first and second parts of a connector from a pre-assembly relationship into an assembled relationship. The tool is portable and has a frame with an operating mechanism thereon. The operating mechanism has a plunger that is movable to thereby change the relationship of the connector parts. The operating mechanism is operable by a pressurized fluid within a container that is connected to the frame. | 09-12-2013 |
20130232785 | COMPRESSION TOOL FOR INSTALLING A COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A hydraulic compression tool for securing a compression type cable connector to a prepared end of a coaxial cable. The tool can include a hydraulic assembly having an axially extendable ram, and a connector frame detachably attached to the hydraulic assembly. The connector frame can include a cable cradle configured to accommodate cables of various sizes and a sleeve for engaging a cable connector. The connector frame can further include a sliding guide structure attached to the cable cradle. The sliding guide structure can include a sliding bar and one or more sliding guides. The sleeve can be attached to the sliding bar. The sleeve can be configured to accommodate connectors of various sizes. Activating the hydraulic assembly can cause the ram to extend, which, in turn, can cause the sliding bar to move along the longitudinal axis of the cable connector compressing the compression member and connector body into operative engagement with the cable. | 09-12-2013 |
20130232786 | COMPRESSION TOOL FOR INSTALLING A COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A hydraulic compression tool for securing a compression type cable connector to a prepared end of a coaxial cable. The tool can include a hydraulic assembly having an axially extendable ram, and a connector frame detachably attached to the hydraulic assembly. The connector frame can include a cable cradle configured to accommodate cables of various sizes and a sleeve for engaging a cable connector. The connector frame can further include a sliding guide structure attached to the cable cradle. The sliding guide structure can include a sliding bar and one or more sliding guides. The sleeve can be attached to the sliding bar. The sleeve can be configured to accommodate connectors of various sizes. Activating the hydraulic assembly can cause the ram to extend, which, in tum, can cause the sliding bar to move along the longitudinal axis of the cable connector compressing the compression member and connector body into operative engagement with the cable. | 09-12-2013 |
20130267109 | Coaxial Cable Connector with Strain Relief Clamp - Coaxial cable connectors with a strain relief clamp. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable connector for terminating a coaxial cable is provided. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer surrounding the inner conductor, an outer conductor surrounding the insulating layer, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductor. The coaxial cable connector includes an inner conductor clamp configured to engage the inner conductor, an outer conductor clamp configured to engage the outer conductor, a strain relief clamp configured to exert a first inwardly-directed radial force against the coaxial cable, and a moisture seal configured to exert a second inwardly-directed radial force against the jacket. The first force is greater than the second force. | 10-10-2013 |
20140213106 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR - A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a coupler, a body, an inner conductor engager and an outer conductor engager. The connector also includes a driver configured to axially move along an axis as a result of at least one axial installation force. | 07-31-2014 |