Fiber optic furcation assemblies, methods, and systems
US12216321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4479
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic furcation assembly includes a main fiber optic cable structure, a plurality of furcation tubes, and a housing with a cavity including a transition portion. A plurality of optical fibers each continuously and uninterruptedly extends through an end portion of a jacket of the main fiber optic cable structure, the transition portion of the cavity of the housing, and a respective one of the plurality of furcation tubes. In one embodiment, the cavity includes a securing portion including a plurality of protrusions. The plurality of protrusions defines a plurality of locating channels and at least one securing channel that intersects the locating channels. Bonding material is positioned within the securing channel and bonds the plurality of furcation tubes to the plurality of protrusions. In another embodiment, a cable mount includes a housing attachment, a cable jacket attachment, and a passage. The housing attachment is mounted within a port of the housing. Each optical fiber also extends through the passage of the cable mount, respectively.
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