Fiber optic connector polishing apparatus
US5863242A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3863
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A polishing apparatus is provided for holding at least one fiber optic connector ferrule in an upright position while allowing the face portion the ferrules to be held firmly against a planar sheet of ferrule polishing paper. The apparatus can be manually maneuvered over said polishing paper thereby polishing the face portion of the ferrules inserted therein. The polishing apparatus includes a disc having a polishing surface and an upper surface opposite said polishing surface. A plurality of ferrule receiving apertures are formed in the disc for receiving various connector ferrules. Support skirts surround each aperture, extending upward from said upper surface. The ferrule support skirts define internal circular bores communicating with the polishing surface such that fiber optic connector ferrules may be inserted into the bores with the face portion of said ferrules extending beyond said polishing surface. A grasping ring is integrally molded with the disc and provides a means by which a technician can grasp the apparatus and maneuver the apparatus over a piece of polishing paper. Tooling support members are integrally formed with the grasping ring and are configured to accept t…
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