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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. Prior art connectors of this type typically required as many as six or more revolutions of the nut to bring a metal post of the connector into contact with the end of the metal shaft to provide a properly shielded coupling of the connector and video equipment. 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. The connector is disclosed in two embodiments, one of which permits mounting upon a cable having a terminal end prepped, i.e., with certain layers severed and stripped to predetermined lengths, to present industry standards.

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First Claim