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Abstract

A quick connector for securing a coaxial cable to an electronic device (cable splitter, VCR, monitor, etc.) is formed integrally with the device. The connector has a cylindrical housing extending from the structure of the electronic device, with a generally tubular inner body and collar permanently and immovably affixed within the housing. The only movable component is a retainer having a series of fingers which selectively grip a corresponding circumferential groove inside the collar. A coaxial cable is trimmed to expose the center conductor, a portion of the outer cover is removed, and the shielding is folded back. The cable is inserted into the connector, with the barbed end of the inner body penetrating between the cable dielectric and shielding. The cable and retainer are then withdrawn slightly to force the retainer fingers against the cable outer cover and shielding to capture them between the retainer fingers and inner body.

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