Fiber optic connector
US5524159A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3821
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tubular body for use with an optical fiber connector, and the connector using such a tubular body. The optical fiber connector includes a coupling nut, biasing means and a retaining ring which are axially arranged on the tubular body. The coupling nut and the biasing means are retained externally on the tubular body by the retaining ring with the coupling nut being movable along the outside surface of the body and axially displaced by the biasing means. The body includes a ring attachment portion on the outside surface thereof. The ring attachment portion includes an annular groove and an annular ridge which are formed on the outside surface thereof. The annular groove is sized and dimensioned for receiving a radially applied retaining ring. The outside diameter of the attachment portion on the outside surface of the body is sized and dimensioned for receiving an axially attached retaining ring.
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