Simplified fiber optic connectors having lenses and method for making the same
US9651741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49801
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are optical connectors having lenses along with methods for making the same. In one embodiment, the optical connector includes a fiber body having a front portion with a plurality of fiber guides, and a connector body having a plurality of connector body fiber guides that lead to a plurality of lenses at a front portion of the connector body. The fiber body attaches to the connector body and may align a plurality of optical fibers to the lenses at the front portion of the connector body. One embodiment has the fiber body configured as a crimp body with a barrel at a rear portion for attaching a fiber optic cable.
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