Strain relief boot and fiber optic cable assembly including the same
US9857540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/58
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A strain relief boot and a fiber optic cable assembly are described. The strain relief boot has a first conduit made of at least a first material. The first conduit has a front segment and a rear segment. The rear segment includes at least one discontinuity to make the rear segment more flexible than the front segment. The rear segment also includes at least one projection extending outwardly from the rear segment at a location adjacent to the at least one discontinuity. The strain relief boot also has a second conduit made from at least a second material that is less rigid than the first material. The second conduit at least partially surrounds at least the rear segment of the first conduit and extends rearwardly of the first conduit.
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