Assembly tool and optical connector assembly method

Details Assembly tool and optical connector assembly method Assembly tool and optical connector assembly method

2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

Reexamination Certificate

active

11318957

ABSTRACT:
An assembly tool for installing an optical fiber in an optical connector includes a base having a connector mounting region to receive and secure the optical connector on the base, the connector including a housing and a ferrule. The assembly tool further includes a protrusion setting mechanism to set a protrusion of the terminal end of the optical fiber, the protrusion corresponding to a distance the terminal end of the fiber extends from an end face of the connector ferrule.

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