Field installable cable termination system and method
US10094999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/44765
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A termination for a fiber optic cable, includes an optical connector for a fiber optic member, a collar having a hollow interior in which at least part of the optical connector is positionable, and a retaining clip positionable with respect to the collar at a location to block exiting of the optical connector from the collar. A stop in the collar limits insertion of the connector in the collar. The termination may be assembled and installed in the field.A method of assembling a cable termination assembly, includes positioning at least part of a cable and connector in a hollow collar, and inserting a retainer clip through an opening in a wall of the collar in position to block withdrawing of the connector from one end of the collar. Additionally, a resilient cover is positioned on the collar to provide a watertight connection with another device with which the cable termination assembly may be attached. The method may be carried out to assemble and install the cable termination assembly in the field.
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