End fitting for optical fibre connector and connector equipped with such an end fitting
US4445753A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 1981 |
| Grant date | May 1, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3825
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to connectors for optical transmission lines. It more specifically relates to an end fitting for an optical fibre connector, comprising at least one substantially cylindrical locating sleeve in which an optical monofibre is fixed. According to the invention the locating sleeve is provided with orientation means in the form of a ball joint permitting the sleeve to pivot within the end fitting. Preferably the ball joint comprises an elastic O-ring ensuring the sealing of the optical cable.
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