US Patent:
20110230093, Sep 22, 2011
Inventors:
Jeffrey D. Paynter - Momence IL, US
Lawrence J. Buenz - Frankfort IL, US
International Classification:
H01R 9/05
Abstract:
A coaxial connector for interconnection with a coaxial cable provided with a connector body and a clamp ring dimensioned to couple with a cable end of the connector body. The clamp ring and the connector body provided with a bore along a longitudinal axis therethrough. A gasket with a radially inward protrusion coupled to an inner diameter of the clamp ring. An outer diameter sidewall of the radially inward protrusion and an inner diameter sidewall of the gasket forming an annular gasket groove open to a connector end of the clamp ring. An annular shim seated within the bore; the shim contacting the gasket groove, biasing the radially inward protrusion radially inward, as the clamp ring is advanced toward the connector body along the longitudinal axis.