Field installable fiber optic connector and installation tool
US7811006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3806
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for reversibly terminating a cable comprising a buffer cladding surrounding an optical fiber wherein an end portion of the cable is exposed to reveal the optical fiber. The connector comprises a clamping assembly comprising a splice anvil comprising a fiber clamping surface positioned facing a member surface and overlapping a stub splicing face and an optical fiber splicing face. The clamping assembly is adapted for opening by applying a tangential force to the splice anvil, illustratively through engaging an actuating boss with a tool inserted through the opening and applying a force to the actuating boss such that the clamping surface is moved away from the member surface against a spring.
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