Heat insulating connector for plastic optical fibers
US5502784A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4296
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for plastic optical fibers having improved heat resistance properties including a metallic core and a heat insulative tubular sleeve which surrounds the optical fiber. The outward tip of the metallic core is deformed to provide a mechanical, frictional engagement of the sleeve and optical fiber within the connector.
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