Sheath connector for an optical cable
US5096276A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3854
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector 1 for assembly with an optical cable 2 comprises, a shell 10 encircling a spring biased holder 13 for an optical fiber 3 of the cable 2, a sheath 16 to prevent leaking of adhesive 59 from the holder 13, and strength members 5 of the cable 2 anchored to the shell 10, whereby the holder 13 and the optical fiber 3 of the cable 2 are displaceable with respect to the strength members 5 of the cable 2.
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