Multifiber optical cable connector
US4744629A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 1985 |
| Grant date | May 17, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3861
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for a multifiber optical cable in which each of the fibers is retained on a common housing which includes receptacle portions for retaining, respectively, a fitting for the cable, and each ferrule to which respective optical fibers are secured. The housing is preferably molded of a plastic material with intergral constituents for retaining the ferrules and cable fitting. The ferrules extend from the housing and can be secured to respective optical connectors or other devices.
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