Fiber optic eccentric connector
US4146300A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 1977 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3882
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic connector is disclosed capable of joining in proper alignment the uncentered ends of two optical fibers mounted in ferrules. Each ferrule is rotatably supported inside an eccentric bore of a connector sleeve by means of a rotatable cage whose balls or rollers have different diameters. The two cylindrical connector sleeves are capable of being mated in a connector receptacle with the optical fibers therein adjusted to exact lateral alignment.
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