Small form factor optical connector with thermoplastic adhesive
US7147384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3863
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A optical connector for terminating an optical fiber comprises a housing configured to mate with an LC receptacle. The housing comprises a polymer material that does not deform when exposed to temperatures of at least 210° C. The optical connector further includes a ferrule assembly. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule portion and a barrel portion. The ferrule assembly is preloaded with a thermoplastic adhesive material. The thermoplastic material can be a polyamide-based hot melt adhesive. The thermoplastic mater can be an ultra high temperature hot melt adhesive. These optical connectors can be terminated in the field in a short amount of time.
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