Universal optical fiber connectors and basic plugs thereof
US6224270A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3894
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A universal optical fiber connector comprises a ferrule for supporting an optical fiber and having an axis extending in an axial direction of the ferrule, a biasing member comprised of a synthetic elastic material for biasing the ferrule in the axial direction, and a securing member for securing the biasing member between the securing member and the ferrule. A connecting member is adapted to receive the ferrule for connection to another ferrule through the connecting member.
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