1990-05-15
1991-07-02
Lee, John D.
350 9621, G02B 636
Patent
active
050281151
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a connector for an optical waveguide which is inserted capable of sliding into a wire sleeve (4), comprising a housing (1) in which a connector element (9) accommodating the LWG (6) is arranged with radial play and capable of axial movement against the action of a spring (12), the optical waveguide (6) being freely inserted into a slide space formed between the connector element (9) and a rear wall of the housing (1) and permitting the axial sliding motion. Kinks in the LWG and additional attenuations are prevented in that the LWG is surrounded in the slide space by a sleeve which is arranged in the slide space in such a manner that it is radially and axially movable relative to the LWG. In accordance with a further solution it is provided that the LWG (6) is directly surrounded in the slide space by a helical spring (12a) whose initial and end turns (17, 19) are so connected to elements (2, 9) of the connector which are axially slidable relative to each other, that the inner diameters of the initial or end turns (17, 19), respectively, are approximately equal to the diameters of the holes (18, 20) in the elements (2, 9) of the connector through which the LWG (6) is passed.
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Bartlett Ernestine C.
Heartney Phan T.
Lee John D.
U.S. Philips Corp.
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