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Fiber splicing using a two-piece ferrule to form a MPO connector

US10983280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2019
Grant dateApr 20, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3897
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Splicing or connecting optical fibers extending from a first ferrule and a second ferrule is accomplished using heat or epoxy. Two half ferrules of differing dimensions or the same dimensions are secured together using a pair of guide pins. One of the two ferrules is biased by a spring forward and against a second ferrule to form the mechanical transfer ferrule. The mechanical transfer ferrule is secured within an inner housing of a fiber optic connector by a spring push that is secure to a distal end of the inner housing. A slidable outer housing biased forward by an elastic arm that ensures the fiber optic connector with the spliced two half ferrules is secured within an adapter port.

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