Simplified and shortened parallel cable
US9081156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4281
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One embodiment includes a connector comprising a connector housing, a ferrule, and a crimp ring. The connector housing has inner and outer surfaces extending between forward and rear ends of the connector housing. The inner surfaces defined a passageway extending lengthwise between the forward and rear ends. The connector housing includes at least one protrusion formed on one of the outer surfaces that is configured to engage a corresponding connector engaging structure of an alignment guide to secure the connector housing within the alignment guide. The ferrule is configured to mount upon end portions of a plurality of optical fibers of a multi-fiber communication cable. The ferrule is disposed partially within the passageway. The crimp ring encompasses the rear end of the connector housing and is configured to secure the connector to the multi-fiber communication cable.
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