Dual function splice component for mechanical splice connector

Details Dual function splice component for mechanical splice connector Dual function splice component for mechanical splice connector

2007-09-04

2007-09-04

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With splice

C385S096000, C385S097000, C385S098000, C385S099000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11377827

ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic mechanical splice connector including a single connector element operable for providing optical fiber alignment and strain relief includes opposed splice components that define first and second grooves for receiving the bare glass portions of mating optical fibers, as well as the coated or buffered portion of at least one of the optical fibers when the splice components are biased together by an actuator. The mating optical fibers are aligned while the coated or buffered portion of one of the optical fibers is retained within the same connector element, thus eliminating positioning problems that occur when separate connector elements are utilized for fiber alignment and strain relief. The splice components may be unbiased to allow removal of at least one of the mating optical fibers without destroying the connector assembly or potentially damaging the optical fibers.

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