Security shield integral with tap faceplate
View Patent ↗The present invention provides a security shield integral with a CATV tap faceplate. The device comprises a substantially cylindrical housing, extending outward from the faceplate. The security shield is configured to receive an F-type connector. To safeguard against foreign elements, the shield is configured to receive a weather seal about the port. Additionally, a flap seal is provided, adding an additional seal between the outer wall of the F-Type connector and the inner wall of the security shield.
1. An improved CATV tap assembly comprising:
a) a faceplate;
b) at least one port having a threaded component for receiving and retaining a connector;
c) a security shield comprising a substantially cylindrical housing, integral with and extending outward from said faceplate, wherein said security shield surrounds and is coaxial with said threaded component of said at least one port; and
d) a weather seal contained within said security shield for sealing said threaded component of said at least one port, wherein said weather seal surrounds said threaded component of said at least one port wherein said weather seal comprises an upper flanged end and a lower rim, said upper flanged end is adapted to communicate with said connector, and said lower rim is in abutting engagement with said faceplate upon installation.
2. An improved CATV tap assembly comprising:
a faceplate;
b) at least one port having a threaded component for receiving and retaining a connector;
c) a security shield comprising a substantially cylindrical housing, integral with and extending outward from said faceplate, wherein said security shield surrounds and is coaxial with said threaded component of said at least one port; and
d) a weather seal integral with said connector for sealing said threaded component of said at least one port, wherein said connector comprises a gripping means, and said weather seal comprises a lower rim and an upper flanged end integral with said gripping means.
3. The improved CATV tap assembly of claim 2 wherein advancing said connector onto said threaded component serves to deform said weather seal such that an outer perimeter of said upper flanged end is in abutting engagement with an inner surface of said security shield, and said lower rim of said weather seal is in abutting engagement with said tap faceplate, thereby sealing said threaded component.
4. A method of providing a seal for a connection port of a CATV tap faceplate, comprising the steps of:
inserting a weather seal into a security shield extending outward from a tap faceplate, wherein said weather seal comprises a bore adapted to receive a threaded component of said port;
inserting a connector into said security shield;
advancing a threaded component of said connector onto said threaded port component, thereby compressing said weather seal into abutting engagement with an inner surface of said cylindrical housing, and said tap faceplate; and
sealing said threaded component of said port.
5. The method of claim 4 further comprising the step of inserting a flap seal into the security shield, wherein said flap seal is in abutting engagement with the outer surface of said connector and the inner surface of said security shield.
6. A method of providing a seal for a connection port of a CATV tap faceplate, comprising the steps of:
inserting a connector having an integral weather seal into a security shield extending outward from a tap faceplate, wherein said weather seal comprises a bore adapted receive a threaded component of the port;
inserting a connector into said security shield;
advancing a threaded component of said connector onto said threaded component of said port, thereby compressing said integral weather seal into abutting engagement with an inner surface of said security shield and said tap faceplate; and
sealing said threaded component of said port.
7. The method of claim 6 further comprising the step of inserting a flap seal into security shield, wherein said flap seal is in communication with the outer surface of said connector and the inner surface of said security shield.