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Abstract

An F connector for mounting to the prepared end of a coaxial cable by compression of portions of the connector into tight frictional engagement with the cable. The body and compression ring of the usual F connector are incorporated in a unitary, one-piece body having three axial sections. The first section surrounds and frictionally engages the outer surface of the post stem in the usual manner. The second section is spaced from the stem to provide an annular space for the shielding and outer dielectric layers of the cable, also in the usual manner. A third section of the body is joined to the second section by an area of reduced thickness. In a first disclosed embodiment, the body fractures at the area of reduced thickness in response to an axial force applied to the third section in the direction of the second section. The wall thickness of the third section tapers outwardly from the area of reduced thickness, whereby movement of the third section between the inner surface of the second section and the outer surface of the cable by the axial force subsequent to fracture applies a radially compressive force to the cable and provides the desired tight frictional engagement of the connector and cable. In a second embodiment, the third section includes two, axially spaced areas of reduced thickness. The portions of the third section adjacent these reduced thickness areas are folded into the area between the second section and the cable as the axial force is applied, rather than being fractured.

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