Patent · US Expired

Closure for cable connection

US6226434A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 1997
Grant dateMay 1, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4454
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A closure for cable connection which is capable of preventing deformation thereof, facilitating incorporation and setting of a cable therein, exhibiting increased safety and airtightness, and attaining sleeve assembling and cable connection with improved workability. A sleeve is provided therein with a cable connection mechanism including a cable clamp, a tension member holder, and a fiber cable storage casing in which a fiber connection section of cable fibers and an excessive fiber are received. The sleeve is provided on upper and lower portions of an inner surface thereof with connection fitment mounting sections, on which a frame-like connection fitment for mounting the cable connection mechanism thereon is detachably fittedly fixed.

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