Coupling device for linking optical fiber connectors

Details Coupling device for linking optical fiber connectors Coupling device for linking optical fiber connectors

1996-09-13

1998-05-12

Ngo, John

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

385 92, 385 88, 385139, G02B 638

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057518742

ABSTRACT:
A universal coupling device compatible with several industry-standard fiber optic connector styles to releasably couple the axial ferrule of one such connector in optical communication with the ferrule of another connector of the same or different style, or with the connector port of industry-standard test equipment. The device includes a split-spring bushing for receiving, in frictional engagement, a standard ferrule in either or both ends, and housing means defining a cavity closely surrounding the bushing and having coaxial bores aligned with the busing. The housing means is formed in two sections, mutually engageable by threaded or snap-fit connection. A spacer member may be positioned in the bushing to provide an air gap for controlled attenuation of light passing through the fibers of ferrules coupled by the device.

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patent: 4991929 (1991-02-01), Bowen et al.
patent: 5082345 (1992-01-01), Cammons et al.
patent: 5408557 (1995-04-01), Hsu
patent: 5452390 (1995-09-01), Bechtel et al.

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