Fiber optic multi-cable pair connector
Номер патента: CA1119857A
Опубликовано: 16-03-1982
Автор(ы): John A. Makuch, Kevin J. Monaghan, Russell C. Schwickert
Принадлежит: Bunker Ramo Corp
Опубликовано: 16-03-1982
Автор(ы): John A. Makuch, Kevin J. Monaghan, Russell C. Schwickert
Принадлежит: Bunker Ramo Corp
Реферат: ABSTRACT The present invention is directed to a fiber optic cable connector assembly and more particularly to fiber optic cable connectors which, when mated, form an assembly which accurately aligns and spaces the term-inal ends of one or more fiber optic pairs. Fiber optic connector assemblies must properly align and closely space the terminal ends of the optical fiber pairs to very exact tolerances. Fiber optic connectors have generally included terminating pins constructed from rigid material which receive the optic fibers and support them in the connector. In many cases, damage to the pins or other connector components result during ser-vicing. The connector assembly of the present inven-tion includes a connector having a cable terminating tubular pin which receives one of the cables and which also has an outer circumferential flange. The pin is received within a channel of the connector body which channel has a forwardly facing annular shoulder portion. A cylindrical retainer coaxially disposed about the pin has a rear surface engaging the channel shoulder and forwardly depending fingers engaging the pin flange. The rearward end of the retainer also includes an in-tegral spring mechanism which urges the pin in the for-ward direction so that its forward end continuously engages a spacer within a mating connector which causes the terminal ends of the coupled cables to be closely and controllably spaced for efficient light transfer between the fiber optic cables. This assembly allows ease of manufacture and facllitates disassembly of the connectors during servicing.
Fiber optic connectors and fiber optic connection systems
Номер патента: US20240201454A1. Автор: Philippe Coenegracht,Patrick Jacques Ann DIEPSTRATEN,Johan Geens. Владелец: CommScope Technologies LLC. Дата публикации: 2024-06-20.