METHOD AND CABLE FABRICATION DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING A CABLE CONNECTOR

Abstract

A method for assembling a cable connector which has an outer conductor part, and insulating part and an electrical cable that is prefabricated with an inner conductor part. In a first method step, the insulating part is introduced into the outer conductor part by relative movement between the insulating part and the outer conductor part. In a second method step, before or at least partially during the first method step, the electrical cable is prefabricated to have an inner conductor part secured on an inner conductor of the cable. In a third method step, during or after the first method step, the prefabricated cable is introduced into the insulating part up to a defined axial terminal position. The positions of the inner conductor part, the outer conductor part and/or the insulating part are fixed relative to each other by compressing the outer conductor part at least partly.

Claims

1. A method for assembling a cable plug connector that has an outer conductor part, an insulation part and an electrical cable that is prefabricated with an inner conductor part, and wherein the inner conductor part and the insulation part are positioned in the outer conductor part, comprising the steps: inserting the inner conductor part into the insulation part as far as a defined axial end position (P.sub.1) by virtue of a relative movement between the inner conductor part and insulation part; and wherein the insulation part is fixed in an axial direction relative to the outer conductor part after the inner conductor part is located in the axial end position (P.sub.1) in the insulation part; and wherein the position of the inner conductor part, of the outer conductor part, and of the insulation part is fixed with respect to one another, in that the outer conductor part is pressed thereon at least in sections.

2. The method as claimed in claim 1, and wherein the insulation part remains axially movable in the outer conductor part until the inner conductor part is located in the axial end position (P.sub.1) in the insulation part.

3. The method as claimed in claim 1 and wherein the insulation part remains axially movable in the outer conductor part until the inner conductor part is located in the axial end position (P.sub.1) in the insulation part.

4. The method as claimed in claim 1 and wherein the insulation part is pre-assembled in the outer conductor part, prior to the inner conductor part and the insulation part being positioned relative to one another.

5. The method as claimed in claim 1 and wherein a position of at least one of the inner conductor part or of the insulation part is axially fixed in the outer conductor part when the inner conductor part is located in the axial end position (P.sub.1) in the insulation part.

6. The method as claimed in claim 1 and wherein the inner conductor part is inserted into the outer conductor part by virtue of a relative movement between the inner conductor part and the outer conductor part, until a front, free end of the inner conductor part has achieved a defined distance measurement (A) from a front end of the outer conductor part that is facing a corresponding mating plug connection.

7. The method as claimed in claim 6, and wherein the position of the inner conductor part and the position of the insulation part is axially fixed in the outer conductor part when the front, free end of the inner conductor part has achieved the defined distance measurement (A) in the outer conductor part.

8. The method as claimed in claim 1 and wherein the inner conductor part and the insulation part are inserted into the outer conductor part from opposite directions.

9. The method as claimed in claim 1 and wherein the inner conductor part is inserted as far as the defined axial end position (P.sub.1) into the insulation part prior to the inner conductor part and the insulation part being inserted into the outer conductor part.

10. The method as claimed in claim 1 and wherein the inner conductor part and the insulation part are positioned in the outer conductor part using a common cable fabrication apparatus.

11. The method as claimed in claim 1 and wherein the inner conductor part and the insulation part are positioned in the outer conductor part using the same cable fabrication apparatus.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0125] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying Figures.

[0126] The Figures illustrate preferred exemplary embodiments in which individual features of the present invention are represented in combination with one another. Features of an exemplary embodiment can also be implemented separately from the other features of the same exemplary embodiment and can accordingly be readily combined by a person skilled in the art to form further expedient combinations and subcombinations having features of other exemplary embodiments.

[0127] Like-functioning elements are provided with the same reference numerals in the figures.

[0128] FIG. 1 is a perspective exploded view of a cable plug connector that is to be assembled on an electrical cable within the scope of the method in accordance with the invention and that comprises an outer conductor part, an insulation part and an inner conductor part.

[0129] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cable plug connector shown in FIG. 1 that is assembled in accordance with the invention on the electrical cable.

[0130] FIG. 3 is an orthographic side view of the cable plug connector shown in FIG. 1 that is assembled in accordance with the invention,

[0131] FIG. 4 is an orthographic side cross-section view of the cable plug connector shown in FIG. 1 that is assembled in accordance with the invention,

[0132] FIG. 5 illustrates a first variant of a method in accordance with the invention for assembling the cable plug connector, wherein initially the inner conductor part of the prefabricated cable is positioned in the outer conductor part and the insulation part is only subsequently inserted into the outer conductor part.

[0133] FIG. 6 illustrates a second variant of a method in accordance with the invention for assembling the cable plug connector, wherein the inner conductor part of the prefabricated cable and the insulation part are positioned simultaneously in the outer conductor part.

[0134] FIG. 7 illustrates a third variant of a method in accordance with the invention for assembling the cable plug connector, wherein initially the insulation part is positioned in the outer conductor part and the inner conductor part of the prefabricated cable is only subsequently inserted into the outer conductor part.

[0135] FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of the assembly procedure of a further cable plug connector by means of a positioning facility of a cable fabrication apparatus.

[0136] FIG. 9 is an orthographic side view of the assembly procedure of the cable plug connector shown in FIG. 8.

[0137] FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary method sequence for assembling a cable plug connector having three or four method steps.

[0138] FIG. 11 illustrates a further method sequence for assembling a cable plug connector having supplementary method steps.

DETAILED WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0139] This disclosure of the invention is submitted in furtherance of the Constitutional purposes of the U.S. Patent Laws “to promote the progress of science and the useful arts.” (Article 1, Section 8).

[0140] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective exploded view of an electrical cable 1 onto which, in accordance with the invention, a cable plug connector 2 is to be assembled. The cable plug connector 2 comprises an insulation part 3, an outer conductor part 4 and an inner conductor part 5. FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the cable plug connector 2 that is ready assembled on the electrical cable 1.

[0141] The electrical cable 1 is already prefabricated for the assembly procedure. For this purpose, the cable 1 comprises a front section from which a cable sheath 6 has been removed. A support sleeve 8 is fastened, preferably crimped, onto the outer conductor, in the present case a cable shielding braid 7, which is located below the cable sheath 6. Moreover, the outer conductor or the cable shielding braid 7 can be folded back, as illustrated, onto the support sleeve 8. FIG. 8 illustrates the folded-back outer conductor 7 in a section on the support sleeve 8 in order to show the support sleeve 8. In the exemplary embodiments, the support sleeve 8 is positioned on the cable shielding braid 7 of the cable 1 in such a manner that an exposed section of the cable shielding braid 7 still remains between a rear cable-side end of the support sleeve 8 and the cable sheath 6. However, it is fundamentally also possible to provide that the support sleeve 8 is axially positioned on the cable 1 in such a manner that said support sleeve directly adjoins the cable sheath 6. Fundamentally, the support sleeve 8 can also be fastened to the cable sheath 6 or in part to the cable sheath 6.

[0142] The electrical cable 1 that is illustrated comprises a cable film 9 that is optionally located below the cable shielding braid 7 (cf. FIG. 8). Moreover, a dielectric 10, in which is guided an inner conductor 11 of the cable 1, is located below the outer conductor or the cable shielding braid 7. Within the scope of the prefabrication procedure, the inner conductor part 5 is fastened, in particular crimped, to the inner conductor 11 of the cable 1.

[0143] Within the scope of the method in accordance with the invention for assembling the cable plug connector 2, it is provided that the inner conductor part 5 and the insulation part 3 are positioned in the outer conductor part 4.

[0144] Within the scope of the second method in accordance with the invention, it is provided for this purpose that the inner conductor part 5 is inserted, as far as a defined axial end position P.sub.1, into the insulation part 3, wherein the insulation part 3 is only fixed in the axial direction relative to the outer conductor part 4 after the inner conductor part 5 is located in the axial end position P.sub.1. Subsequently, the position of the inner conductor part 5 and of the insulation part 3 can be fixed in the outer conductor part 4.

[0145] In particular, it is possible to provide that the insulation part 3 remains axially movable in the outer conductor part 4 at least so as to compensate assembling tolerances until the inner conductor part 5 is located in the axial end position P.sub.1 in the insulation part.

[0146] FIG. 3 illustrates a lateral/side view of the assembled cable plug connector 2. Moreover, the cable plug connector 2 is illustrated in a sectional view in FIG. 4, wherein for the sake of a simplified view the cable 1 is hidden in each case in FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0147] The defined axial end position P.sub.1 of the inner conductor part 5 in the insulation part 3 can be determined taking into consideration a distance measurement or connection measurement A (cf. FIG. 4) of a front, free end 5.1 of the inner conductor part 5 to the front end 4.1 of the outer conductor part 4 that is facing a subsequent mating plug connector (not illustrated) if the insulation part 3 is positioned together with the inner conductor part 5 in the outer conductor part 4. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the insulation part 3 can be optionally joined to an inner-lying shoulder 12 of the outer conductor 4. In particular, within the scope of the second method in accordance with the invention for assembling the cable plug connector 2, the insulation part 3 can however be fundamentally positioned independently of the inner-lying shoulder 12 in such a manner that an advantageous impedance adjustment is performed in the case of the transition from the cable 1 to the cable plug connector 2 and/or in the case of the distance measurement A being maintained.

[0148] Within the scope of the invention, the inner conductor part 5 and the insulation part 3 can be inserted axially into the outer conductor part 4 starting from opposite assembling directions as indicated in FIG. 1 and in the following FIGS. 5 to 7. For example, the insulation part 3 can be inserted from the front into the outer conductor part 4 and the inner conductor part 5 can be inserted from the rear into the outer conductor part 4. However, it is also possible to provide that the inner conductor part 5 and the insulation part 3 are inserted axially into the outer conductor part 4 preferably simultaneously starting from the same assembly direction. For this purpose, it is possible for example to position the insulation part 3 on the inner conductor part 5 in advance and subsequently insert it together with the inner conductor part 5 into the outer conductor part 4.

[0149] It can be provided that the position of the inner conductor part 5 and of the insulation part 3 in the outer conductor part 4 can be at least axially fixed if the insulation part 3 is located in the axial end position P.sub.1. It is possible within the scope of the first method in accordance with the invention to also provide that prior to the inner conductor part 5 being inserted into the insulation part 3 the insulation part 3 is at least axially fixed in the outer conductor part 4 in such a manner that the insulation part 3 lies against the inner-lying shoulder 12 of the outer conductor part 4. The position of the inner conductor part 5, of the outer conductor part 4 and/or of the insulation part 3 can be fixed in that for example the outer conductor part 4 is pressed, preferably crimped, at least in sections thereon.

[0150] Fundamentally, all the movements that are described within the scope of the invention are merely a movement of the components 3, 4, 5 relative to one another. For example, it is possible to provide that the inner conductor part 5 is inserted as far as the defined axial end position P.sub.1 into the insulation part 3 in that the inner conductor part 5 is inserted into the insulation part 3 and/or in that the insulation part 3 is pushed over the inner conductor part 5.

[0151] Three variants of the method in accordance with the invention are illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7. The respective illustrated processing is preferably performed using the same cable fabrication device 13.

[0152] In accordance with the variant illustrated in FIG. 5, it is provided that the inner conductor part 5 is already inserted into the outer conductor part 4 prior to the insulation part 3 being likewise inserted into the outer conductor part 4 starting from the opposite assembly direction. The illustrated variant is accordingly suitable advantageously for use with the second method in accordance with the invention.

[0153] Moreover, FIG. 5 illustrates a die of an actuator facility 16 that can be fed in and provided for inserting the insulation part 3 into the outer conductor part 4 by means of the positioning facility.

[0154] As is likewise illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7, the outer conductor part 4 can be produced as a stamped outer conductor part 4 and fed in on a carrier strip 15 within the scope of the method for assembling the cable plug connector 2. An optional feed mechanism 17 can be provided for the feed-in procedure, as illustrated in FIG. 5.

[0155] FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative variant of the invention, wherein the inner conductor part 5 and the insulation part 3 are inserted simultaneously into the outer conductor part 4. This variant is suitable in a similar manner advantageously for the first and the second method in accordance with the invention. The further apparatus features of FIG. 5 are however not illustrated and described for the sake of simplicity but naturally they can also be advantageously provided for this variant. This also applies for the Figures herein.

[0156] FIG. 7 illustrates a third variant of the invention, wherein initially the insulation part 3 is inserted into the outer conductor part 4, after which the inner conductor part 5 is pushed into the outer conductor part. As an option, the insulation part 3 can already be axially fixed in the outer conductor part 4 prior to the inner conductor part 5 being inserted within the scope of the first method in accordance with the invention. The method of performing the prefabrication procedure of the electrical cable 1 and the assembly procedure of the insulation part 3 into the outer conductor part 4 in parallel to one another using the same cable fabrication apparatus 13 can be advantageously realized in particular with respect to this variant of the invention.

[0157] FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate the assembly procedure, in particular the positioning of the inner conductor part 5 in the outer conductor part 4, in that the insulation part 3 is already prefabricated. The configuration of the outer conductor part 4 deviates in the exemplary embodiment illustrated in the FIGS. 8 and 9 slightly from the outer conductor part 4 that is illustrated in the FIGS. 1 to 7. Fundamentally, the configuration of the outer conductor part 4 can be arbitrary within the scope of the invention.

[0158] In accordance with the invention, it is possible to provide a cable fabrication apparatus 13 (cf. in particular the black box in FIG. 11) for the assembly procedure of the cable plug connector 2 that comprises a positioning facility that is embodied in order to position the inner conductor part 5 and the insulation part 3 in the outer conductor part 4. The positioning facility can comprise a positioning means in order to insert the inner conductor part 5 into the defined axial end position P.sub.1 into the insulation part 3. In the exemplary embodiment, the positioning means is embodied as an axially movable clamping facility 14. It is fundamentally also possible to provide further positioning means.

[0159] It is preferred that the inner conductor part 5 and the insulation part 3 can be positioned in the outer conductor part 4 preferably using a common cable fabrication apparatus 13 that preferably also performs the prefabricating procedure of the electrical cable 1.

[0160] FIG. 10 illustrates for example a method in accordance with the invention for assembling the cable plug connector 2.

[0161] In this case, a first method step S1 is provided that starts at a first method point in time A, and ends at a second method point in time B. During the first method step S1, it is provided that the insulation part 3 is inserted into the outer conductor part 4 by virtue of a relative movement between the insulation part 3 and the outer conductor part 4, as illustrated for example in FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0162] In a second method step S2, prior to, or at least in part during the first method step S1, the electrical cable 1 is prefabricated in such a manner that the inner conductor part 5 is fastened to the inner conductor 11 of the cable 1. Naturally, it is also possible to provide further assembly steps for prefabricating the electrical cable 1 during the second method step S2, such as for example a step of fastening the support sleeve 8 to the cable shielding braid 7. It is preferred that the method steps S1 and S2 are performed to a great extent in parallel to one another in order to save process time during the entire assembly procedure.

[0163] In a third method step S3, during or after the first method step S1, the electrical cable 1 that has been prefabricated with the inner conductor part 5 is inserted, as far as a defined axial end position P.sub.1 into the insulation part 3 by virtue of a relative movement between the inner conductor part 5 and the outer conductor part 4 that is equipped with the insulation part 3, as illustrated for example in FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0164] As an option, it is possible for example to provide after the third method step S3 that in an optional fourth method step S4 (indicated by the broken line) the inner conductor part 5, the insulation part 3 and/or the outer conductor part 4 are fixed to one another, for example are crimped to one another. It is fundamentally also possible to provide further method steps.

[0165] FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary fabricating method within the scope of which it is also possible to provide one of the above described methods for assembling the cable plug connector 2. The fabrication method is preferably performed using a common (the same) cable fabrication apparatus 13.

[0166] The fundamentally necessary steps in the case of the fabrication procedure of an electrical cable 1 are known. The arrangement described below is merely to be understood as an example and is sometimes also not described in full.

[0167] In a first step K1, it is possible within the scope of the prefabrication procedure to fasten, preferably crimp, the support sleeve 8 to the outer conductor, for example to the cable shielding braid 7, of the electrical cable 1.

[0168] Subsequently, in a second step K2 it is still possible within the scope of the prefabrication procedure to fasten, preferably to crimp, the inner conductor part 5 to the inner conductor 11 of the cable 1.

[0169] The steps K1 and K2 can consequently be in particular part of the above described second method step S2.

[0170] In a third method step K3, the inner conductor part 11 can be inserted in accordance with the invention as far as a defined axial end position P.sub.1 into the insulation part 3.

[0171] The third step K3 can consequently correspond for example to the third method step S3.

[0172] Finally, it is possible, where appropriate, in a fourth step K4 to finely adjust the insulation part 3, the inner conductor part 5 and the outer conductor part 4 relative to one another.

[0173] In a fifth step K5, it is possible in accordance with the invention to fix, preferably crimp, the position of the inner conductor part 5 and of the insulation part 3 in the outer conductor part 4.

[0174] In an optional sixth step K6, it is possible for example to insert the prefabricated electrical cable 1 into a housing, preferably a synthetic material housing, of the cable plug connector and where appropriate to latch said prefabricated electrical cable into said synthetic material housing.

OPERATION

[0175] Having described the structure of our Method and Cable Fabrication Device for Assembling a Cable Connector, its operation is briefly described.

[0176] A principal object of the present invention is a method for assembling a cable plug connector (2) that has an outer conductor part (4), an insulation part (3) and an electrical cable (1) that is prefabricated with an inner conductor part (5), the method comprising the steps: a first method step (S1), which starts at a first method point in time (A) and ends at a second method point in time (B), and in the first method step the insulation part (3) is inserted into the outer conductor part (4) by virtue of a relative movement between the insulation part (3) and the outer conductor part (4), and a second method step (S2) prior to, or at least in part during the first method step (S1), and in the second method step the electrical cable (1) is prefabricated so that the inner conductor part (5) is fastened to an inner conductor (11) of the electrical cable (1); and a third method step (S3), during or after the first method step (S1), and in the third method step the electrical cable (1) that has the fastened inner conductor part (5) is inserted into the insulation part (3) as far as a defined axial end position (P1) by a relative movement between the inner conductor part (5) and the outer conductor part (4) ; and wherein the first method step (S1), the second method step (S2) and the third method step (S3) are performed in a synchronized cyclic manner within a time-restricted continuous flow production when the second method step (S2) is performed prior to the first method step (S1).

[0177] A further object of the present invention is a method wherein the first method step (S1), the second method step (S2) and the third method step (S3) are performed in a synchronized cyclic manner within a time-restricted continuous flow production, and the first method step (S1), the second method step (S2) and the third method step (S3) at least one of start simultaneously or end simultaneously.

[0178] A further object of the present invention is a method wherein the first method step (S1), the second method step (S2) and the third method step (S3) are performed in a synchronized cyclic manner within the scope of a time-restricted continuous flow production, and the first method step (S1), the second method step (S2) and the third method step (S3) comprise identical cycle times.

[0179] A further object of the present invention is a method wherein a position of at least one of the inner conductor part (5), or of the insulation part (3) is fixed in that the outer conductor part (4) is pressed, preferably crimped, at least in sections thereon.

[0180] A further object of the present invention is a method and further comprising the step: prior to the inner conductor part (5) being inserted into the insulation part, (3) the insulation part (3) is axially fixed in the outer conductor part (4) in such a manner that the insulation part (3) lies against an inner-lying shoulder (12) of the outer conductor part (4).

[0181] A further object of the present invention is a method for assembling a cable plug connector (2) that has an outer conductor part (4), an insulation part (3) and an electrical cable (1) that is prefabricated with an inner conductor part (5), and wherein the inner conductor part (5) and the insulation part (3) are positioned in the outer conductor part (4), comprising the steps: inserting the inner conductor part (5) into the insulation part (3) as far as a defined axial end position (P.sub.1) by virtue of a relative movement between the inner conductor part (5) and insulation part (3),; and wherein the insulation part (3) is fixed in an axial direction relative to the outer conductor part (4) after the inner conductor part (5) is located in the axial end position (P.sub.1) in the insulation part (3),; and wherein the position of the inner conductor part (5), of the outer conductor part (4), and of the insulation part (3) is fixed with respect to one another, in that the outer conductor part (4) is pressed thereon at least in sections,

[0182] A further object of the present invention is a method wherein the insulation part (3) remains axially movable in the outer conductor part (4) until the inner conductor part (5) is located in the axial end position (P.sub.1) in the insulation part (3).

[0183] A further object of the present invention is a method wherein the insulation part (3) is pre-assembled in the outer conductor part (4), prior to the inner conductor part (5) and the insulation part (3) being positioned relative to one another.

[0184] A further object of the present invention is a method wherein a position of at least one of the inner conductor part (5) or of the insulation part (3) is axially fixed in the outer conductor part (4) if when the inner conductor part (5) is located in the axial end position (P.sub.1) in the insulation part (3).

[0185] A further object of the present invention is a method wherein the inner conductor part (5) is inserted into the outer conductor part (4) by virtue of a relative movement between the inner conductor part (5) and the outer conductor part (4), until a front, free end (5.1) of the inner conductor part (5) has achieved a defined distance measurement (A) from a front end (4.1) of the outer conductor part (4) that is facing a corresponding mating plug connection.

[0186] A further object of the present invention is a method wherein the position of the inner conductor part (5) and the position of the insulation part (3) is axially fixed in the outer conductor part (4) when the front, free end (5.1) of the inner conductor part (5) has achieved the defined distance measurement (A) in the outer conductor part (4).

[0187] A further object of the present invention is a method wherein the inner conductor part (5) and the insulation part (3) are inserted into the outer conductor part (4) from opposite directions.

[0188] A further object of the present invention is a method wherein the inner conductor part (5) is inserted as far as the defined axial end position (P.sub.1) into the insulation part (3) prior to the inner conductor part (5) and the insulation part (3) being inserted into the outer conductor part (4).

[0189] A further object of the present invention is a method as wherein the inner conductor part (5) and the insulation part (3) are positioned in the outer conductor part (4) using a common cable fabrication apparatus (13).

[0190] A further object of the present invention is a cable fabrication apparatus (13) for assembling a cable plug connector (2) that has an outer conductor part (4), an insulation part (3) and an electrical cable (1) that is prefabricated with an inner conductor part (5), the cable fabrication apparatus comprising: a positioning facility that positions the inner conductor part and the insulator part in the outer conductor part; and wherein the positioning facility has an actuator (16) that inserts the insulation part (3) into the outer conductor part (4) by virtue of a relative movement between the insulation part (3) and the outer conductor part; (4), and wherein the cable fabrication apparatus fabricates the electrical cable (1) prior to or during the inserting of the insulation part (3) into the outer conductor part (4) so that the inner conductor part (5) is fastened to an inner conductor (11) of the electrical cable (1), and the positioning facility has a positioning means that inserts the prefabricated electrical cable (14) as far as a defined axial end position (P.sub.1) into the insulation part (3) by virtue of a relative movement between the inner conductor part (5) and the outer conductor part (4) that is equipped with the insulation part (3).

[0191] A further object of the present invention is a cable fabrication apparatus (13) and further comprising: a feed mechanism (17) that moves the outer conductor part (4), which has the insulation part (3) into a region of influence of the positioning means (14) so that the positioning means (14) is able to insert the inner conductor part (5) into the insulation part as far as the defined axial end position (P.sub.1).

[0192] A further object of the present invention is a cable fabrication apparatus (13) for assembling a cable plug connector (2) that has an outer conductor part (4), an insulation part (3) and an electrical cable (1) that is prefabricated to have an inner conductor part (5), the cable fabrication apparatus comprising: a positioning facility to position the inner conductor part (5) and the insulation part (3) in the outer conductor part (4), and wherein the positioning facility has a positioning means (14) to insert the inner conductor part (5) into the insulation part (3) as far as a defined axial end position (P.sub.1) by virtue of a relative movement between the inner conductor part (5) and the insulation part (3), and a fixing facility to fix the position of the inner conductor part (5) and of the insulation part (3) in the outer conductor part (4) after the inner conductor part (5) is located in the defined axial end position (P.sub.1) in the insulation part (3).

[0193] A still further object of the present invention is a method wherein the insulation part (3) remains axially movable in the outer conductor part (4) until the inner conductor part (5) is located in the axial end position (P.sub.1) in the insulation part (3).

[0194] An even still further object of the present invention is a method wherein the inner conductor part (5) and the insulation part (3) are positioned in the outer conductor part (4) using the same cable fabrication apparatus (13).

[0195] In compliance with the statute, the present invention has been described in language more or less specific, as to structural and methodical features. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the specific features shown and described since the means herein disclosed comprise preferred forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims appropriately interpreted in accordance with the Doctrine of Equivalence.