Fiberoptic connector assembly and method and device for the manu

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1994-12-12

1999-06-22

Lee, John D.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure

385 53, 385 92, G02B 636

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RE0362310

ABSTRACT:
A fiberoptic connector assembly which includes an optical fiber that is engaged within a fiberoptic connector. The fiberoptic connector includes a metal core having a malleable external tip. The tip is deformed by physical contact during the manufacturing process, whereby the optical fiber is held within the fiberoptic connector by mechanical frictional engagement with the deformed portion of the tip. The manufacturing device includes a holder for holding the fiberoptic connector with the optical fiber disposed therewithin. A mechanical spring-loaded punch is utilized to make physical contact with the malleable tip of the fiberoptic connector to deform the tip upon physical contact with the punch. Also disclosed is the method that is utilized for manufacturing the fiberoptic connector assembly.

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