One-piece metal blank for joining a connector to an insulated cable by crimping, pre-assembled connector sub-assembly incorporating the blank or comprising a central contact and two crimping portions of different materials and/or thicknesses, and associated methods for joining a connector to a cable

Abstract

A first alternative of the application first defines a one-piece metal blank that will make it possible to produce a connector sub-assembly ready to be directly crimped to an insulated and shielded cable, prepared beforehand. A second alternative of the application first defines a pre-assembled connector sub-assembly that incorporates front and rear crimping portions with different electrical and/or mechanical characteristics, and which is ready to be directly crimped to an insulated and shielded cable, prepared beforehand. Either of the two alternatives makes it possible to minimize assembly steps and associated risks such as those due to the processes of fitting together a great many components according to the prior art.