Topic
F connector
About: F connector is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 37 publications have been published within this topic receiving 1295 citations. The topic is also known as: coaxial connector & cable TV connector.
Papers
Patent•
27 Dec 1991
TL;DR: An end connector for connecting a coaxial cable to a port having a tubular body with front and rear end portions, a cable attachment section associated with the rear end portion for attaching the connector to the cable, and a port attachment section with a split ferrule defining a plurality of partially cylindrical resilient fingers, the fingers having inward arcuate projections defining a circumferential ridge adapted to engage the port as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: An end connector for connecting a coaxial cable to a port having a tubular body with front and rear end portions, a cable attachment section associated with the rear end portion for attaching the connector to the cable, and a port attachment section associated with the front end portion for attaching the connector to the port The port attachment means includes a split ferrule defining a plurality of partially cylindrical resilient fingers, the fingers having inward arcuate projections defining a circumferential ridge adapted to engage the port The split ferrule defines an inner surface which is inwardly tapered to enhance port to connector contact A locking sheath is disposed about the front end portion of the tubular body and is adapted to engage an outer surface of the split ferrule so as to restrict the resiliency of the resilient fingers The attachment section includes an interiorly threaded portion of the tubular body which is preceded by a non-threaded interior portion of the tubular body that is adjacent a rear end opening at the rear end portion of the tubular body
232 citations
Patent•
7 Jun 1999
TL;DR: In this paper, a compression type coaxial cable F-connector is described, which includes a conventional coupling nut (38) and tubular post (32), and includes a cylindrical body member (46) with a sleeve (52) for receiving the cable jacket.
Abstract: A compression type coaxial cable F-connector (20) includes a conventional coupling nut (38) and tubular post (32). A cylindrical body member (46) is secured to the tubular post and includes a sleeve (52) for receiving the jacket (30) of the coaxial cable (22). A circular relief (62) in the sleeve allows the end of such sleeve to be deformed inwardly toward the cable jacket. A compression ring (64) is mounted over the outer wall (54) of the sleeve of the cylindrical body member and includes a tapered inner bore (74) which forces the end of the sleeve inwardly against the cable jacket as the compression ring is advanced axially over the cylindrical body member. As the end of the sleeve is deformed inwardly, it extends just behind a circular barb (76) formed about the tubular post to pinch the cable jacket therebetween. The compression ring can be manufactured as a separate component, or the compression ring can initially be integral with the sleeve of the cylindrical body member and attached thereto by a frangible connection (102).
161 citations
Patent•
22 Oct 1990
TL;DR: An F-type coaxial cable connector includes a tapered interface surface (18) for even compression of the interface gasket and prevention of shearing as mentioned in this paper, and the cable is retained in the connector by a crimping arrangement including a cylindrical outer ferrule (7) designed with a series of protruding ridges (10) and an inner body of the connector which has a V-shaped ridges.
Abstract: An F-type coaxial cable connector includes a tapered
interface surface (18) for even compression of the interface gasket
and prevention of shearing. The cable is retained in the connector
by a crimping arrangement including a cylindrical outer ferrule (7)
designed with a series of protruding ridges (10) and an inner body
(15) of the connector which has a series of V-shaped ridges (16),
the size and shape of the ridges being optimized for both cable
retention and waterproofing. The interface (19) is also part of
inner body (15), thus minimizing the number of the loose or
secondary parts required for installation. A groove (11) in the
outer ferrule (7) accomodates a second O-ring located between a
coupling nut (22) and the outer ferrule (7).
134 citations
Patent•
21 Oct 2002TL;DR: An F-type connector for mounting to a prepared terminal end of a coaxial cable for threaded engagement of a nut on the connector to a threaded shaft at a port on video equipment is described in this paper.
Abstract: An F-type connector for mounting to a prepared terminal end of a coaxial cable for threaded engagement of a nut on the connector to a threaded shaft at a port on video equipment to which the coaxial cable is to be electrically connected. In the connector of the present invention, the nut is mounted for limited axial movement with respect to the post, body and compression ring. A coil spring biases the nut toward a rest position with respect to the other elements wherein not more than three revolutions of the nut into engagement with the shaft are necessary in order to bring the post of the connector into contact with the shaft on the equipment, providing a satisfactory coupling. Upon further revolution of the nut, the post and shaft remain in contact as the nut moves axially away from the rest position with respect to the other elements.
122 citations
Patent•
1 Dec 1997
TL;DR: An F-connector for terminating the end of a coaxial drop cable includes a tubular post and fastening nut, along with a modified form of body member as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: An F-connector for terminating the end of a coaxial drop cable includes a tubular post and fastening nut, along with a modified form of body member. The body member outer wall includes a series of annular ridges, and the end of the body member includes a beveled surface. The F-connector includes a collar assembly that incorporates a gripping ring. The collar assembly has a central passage for receiving the end of the coaxial cable. One end of the collar assembly has an internal bore of a diameter commensurate with the outer diameter of the body member; the internal bore also has annular ridges formed thereon which frictionally engage the ridges on the outer wall of the body member. A compression tool longitudinally compresses the collar assembly over the body member during installation, causing the beveled surface of the body member to cam the gripping ring inwardly toward the tubular post, securing the outer jacket and conductive braid of the coaxial cable therebetween.
119 citations
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