Mechanical interface between a fiber optic cable and a fiber optic connector
US11243359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/38875
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic connector and cable assembly includes a cable and a fiber optic connector. The connector has a main connector body, a ferrule, a spring for biasing the ferrule, and a spring push for retaining the spring within the main connector body. A crimp band is provided for securing the fiber optic cable to the fiber optic connector. The crimp band includes a first portion securing a cable strength member. The crimp band also includes a second portion crimped down on a jacket of the cable. The crimp band further includes an inner surface having gripping structures for gripping the strength member and/or the jacket.
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