Cable retention system

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1991-10-04

1992-11-24

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure

G02B 600, G02B 636

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051669978

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber cable retention system is disclosed for use in joining or terminating optical fiber cables having as a central core at least one optical fiber with said central core surrounded by a flexible strength member. The cable retention system comprises a pair of tapered and mating engagement components defining an engagement zone therebetween within which a portion of the flexible strength member of an optical fiber cable may be held in compressive engagement, and a band of elastomeric material of suitable dimension to reside in a groove in the male engagement member.

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"Field Splice Assembly For Tactical Fiber Optic Cable" By Lafaw et al. Connection Technology May, 1989 pp. 27-30.

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