Bonding assembly for fiber optic cable and associated method
US5491766A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/44775
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic cable bonding assembly includes a base member, a shield clamping member, and a strength member clamping member assembled in stacked relation. The fiber optic cable has a core, a metallic shield, at least one lengthwise extending strength member, and an overall jacket. A portion of the jacket is removed leaving exposed a portion of the metallic shield and the strength members. The base member has a tongue portion inserted between the shield and an underlying portion of the cable core. The shield clamping member overlies the shield to clamp the shield with the base member. A strength member clamping member overlies the strength members and the shield clamping member to clamp the strength members in a longitudinally extending direction. A threaded stud carried by the base member connects the base member, shield clamping member, and strength member clamping member together, as well as secures an end portion of a bonding strap to the stud.
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