Strain relieved adapter for a jacketed cable and boot
US9810856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/38875
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter for a fiber optic connector has provides strain relief for a jacketed cable connected to the adapter and the connector. The adapter preferably has two portions that act together to engage the jacketed cable and a boot that applies pressure to the adapter to secure the adapter. The two portions of the adapter may also be rotatably connected to one another. The boot has a projection that cooperates with an optical component to seal the adapter and optical component from outside particulates.
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