Optical fiber connector
US4149771A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 1977 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3873
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spiral spring strip for coupling a pair of optical fibers which may be terminated with ferrules. The spring loop diameter is reduced by tension so as to grip the ferrules. Several spirals may be employed to form a multiway connector.
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