Installation tool with integrated visual fault indicator for field-installable mechanical splice connector
US7680384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4204
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mechanical splice fiber optic connector installation tool operable for performing splice terminations and verifying an acceptable splice termination includes a power source, a connector holder, an integrated Visual Fault Locater having an optical transmission element and a display for displaying the status of the termination. An adapter configured to receive the connector and align the connector with the optical transmission element, such that the optical transmission element is spaced apart from the connector at a predetermined distance and is in optical communication with the connector for propagating light energy through the adapter and along the stub optical fiber to a termination area of the connector.
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