1978-09-13
1980-04-15
Levy, Stewart J.
350 9621, G02B 514
Patent
active
041981197
ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly for an optical cable, consisting of an optical fiber and a protective jacket, includes a connector body with an opening therethrough. The opening consists of two coaxial bores of different sizes. A sleeve assembly located within the larger bore includes an outer heat-shrinkable sleeve and a concentric, inner sleeve of meltable filler material. A length of optical fiber from which the protective jacket has been stripped is inserted through the sleeve assembly and through the second, smaller bore in the connector body. Heat is applied to the connector assembly. The shrinking outer sleeve forces melting filler material into the smaller bore to lock the fiber in place. The connector body is also secured to the protective jacket of the optical cable to relieve strain on the optical fiber.
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I. S. Fews, "Instrument for Testing Telecommunications Optical Fibres", Optical Engineering, vol. 15, No. 3, May-Jun., 1976.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Levy Stewart J.
Woods Gerald R.
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