Alignment assembly for multifiber or single fiber optical cable

Details Alignment assembly for multifiber or single fiber optical cable Alignment assembly for multifiber or single fiber optical cable

1997-10-20

1998-12-01

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

G02B 638

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058450289

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a precise optical fiber cable connector for aligning and connecting ends of a pair of cables. The connector has a fiber alignment block having a fiber receiving surface and a connector engagement surface. First and second openings are provided in the connector engagement surface. An alignment ball is provided and is retained in the first opening. The alignment ball is for aligning the connector with another like connector, and specifically, for aligning optical fibers carried on the connector alignment assemblies.

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