Optical fiber polishing fixture
US11458588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B19/226
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An optical fiber polishing fixture assembly comprises a fixture base and a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly has first and second base portions, a lever, and a biasing member. Each of the first and second base portions has an inner facing side with a slot and an inner facing surface. The slots are adapted to receive bars on opposing sides of a fiber optic connector and cable assembly. The lever has a first end positioned between the inner facing surfaces and a second end extending outward therefrom. The clamping assembly has a locked position, when the first and second base portions are biased toward one another by the biasing member, and an unlocked position, when the lever overcomes a biasing force of the biasing member and separates the first and second base portions.
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