Reversible fiber optic stub fiber clamping mechanism
US7178990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3858
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic stub fiber connector for reversibly and nondestructively terminating an inserted field fiber having a buffer over at least a portion thereof. The connector includes a housing and a ferrule including a stub fiber disposed within and extending from a bore through the ferrule. The ferrule is generally at least partially disposed within and supported by the housing. The connector further includes a reversible actuator for reversibly and nondestructively terminating the inserted field fiber to the stub fiber. The reversible actuator includes a buffer clamp for engaging with the buffer to simultaneously provide reversible and nondestructive strain relief to the terminated field fiber.
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