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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2023
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2021
Aptiv Technologies Limited, St. Michael, BB;
James P. Schuster, Vienna, OH (US);
Luke Bucey, McDonald, OH (US);
APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, St. Michael, BB;
Abstract
A coaxial cable assembly includes a coaxial cable having a shield conductor surrounding a central conductor, a shield terminal in contact with an inner surface of the shield conductor, and a ferrule configured to secure the shield terminal to the coaxial cable. The ferrule defines first and second crimping wings. The first and second crimping wings each having an arcuate shape and are compressively connected to an outer surface of the shield conductor. A distal end of the first crimping wing overlies a distal end of the second crimping wing. A method for forming the coaxial cable assembly and a crimping tool for attaching the ferrule to the coaxial cable is also provided.