Optical fiber connector and optical fiber connector assembly
US11495913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/40
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber connector includes: a cylindrical connector body; an optical fiber connection assembly disposed within the connector body proximate to a proximal end of the connector body, the optical fiber connection assembly including a support and at least one elongate member fixed to and extending through the support, the elongate member being configured to couple an optical fiber of an optical fiber cable; a locking assembly for holding the optical fiber cable, the locking assembly being disposed proximate to a distal end of the optical fiber connection assembly; and a sealing element disposed at a distal end of the optical fiber connector, the sealing element being configured to seal the connection between the distal end of the optical fiber connector and an outer periphery of the optical fiber cable.
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