Flexible push-pull boot and crimp body for fiber optic connector
US11719893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/406
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A new boot for a fiber optic connector has a ribbed back portion, a center portion, and a forward extending portion that can be used to insert and remove the fiber optic connector to receptacle. The ribbed back portion has grasping elements and is connected to the center portion. The center portion is removably connected to a crimp body that is in turn connected to the connector housing. The front extension is connected to the fiber optic connector and also provides a keying feature depending on the side of the fiber optic connector on which it is installed.
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