Connector for optical fibers and the like

Details Connector for optical fibers and the like Connector for optical fibers and the like

1990-06-05

1991-04-09

Lee, John D.

350 9620, G02B 638

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050059408

ABSTRACT:
A spirally wound resilient cylindrical or tubular connecting element adapted to connect or terminate pressure sensitive or brittle elongated conducting elements in either supporting or end-to-end conductive relationship. In one embodiment, the connecting element is comprised of a generally resilient cylindrical member having a hollow internal passageway therethrough adapted to receive said conducting elements in end-to-end relationship, said cylindrical member having integrally associated therewith a second, smaller, cylindrical member defining a second hollow passageway therethrough, said second hollow passageway adapted to receive an expansion strand or rip wire, said expansion strand having an outside diameter slightly larger than the internal diameter of said second hollow cylindrical passageway, wherein when said expansion strand is disposed within said second hollow cylindrical passageway the internal diameter of said first hollow cylindrical passageway is expanded beyond its equilibrium diameter. When said expansion strand is removed from said second hollow cylindrical passageway, the inherent resiliency of said connecting element urges said connecting element to grip the conducting strand or strands about their outer periphery with a generally equally directed radial force, thereby holding said conductive strands in firm coaxial alignment without disturbing the conductive material of the strand or strands.

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