Tool is devised which holds BNC connector during installation and permits tightening nut without damaging connector

Haro, P. J.

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December 1971
	 Brief 71-10480 
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Tool Expedites Installation of BNC Connectors 
The problem: 
To devise a satisfactory method of installing stand-
ard BNC connectors. Pliers can cause damage to the 
connectors and can leave them insufficiently tightened.
The tool is placed over the connector and the pins 
are fitted into the tool slots. The connector is then 
held firmly with the tool while a wrench is used to 
tighten the nut. 
The solution: 
A tool which holds the connector during installa-
tion and permits tightening the nut without damaging 
the connector. 
How it's done: 
The tool (see fig.) contains slots into which the 
indexing pins of the BNC connector are fitted. This 
prevents rotation of the connector during installation. 
The connector and its mounting hardware are 
placed in position and the nut is hand tightened.
Note: 
Requests for further information may be directed 
to:
Technology Utilization Officer 
Ames Research Center 
Moffett Field, California 94035 
Reference: TSP71-10480 
Patent status: 
No patent action is contemplated by NASA. 
Source: P. J. Haro
Ames Research Center

(ARC-10327) 
Category 07 
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