Optical fiber connector

Details Optical fiber connector Optical fiber connector

1980-02-04

1981-09-29

Lee, John D.

29280, 350 9621, G02B 726

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042919410

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides an optical fiber connector that includes a tubular receptacle with a lens at its central portion and fiber termination units extending into its opposite ends. Each of the fiber termination units includes two elements, one telescopingly received in the other and resiliently biased toward the lens. A nut engages either end of the receptacle and the outer element of the fiber termination unit, biasing the latter element against a positive stop which limits its axial travel toward the lens. A single seal at each nut engages the receptacle and the fiber termination unit to preclude entry of foreign matter. The fibers are gripped by resilient members compressed around the fibers by crimped portions of the fiber holding units. An elongated tool, with spaced shoulders, positions the lens and its retention springs at the center of the receptacle.

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