1978-02-21
1981-07-21
Corbin, John K.
350 9622, G02B 514
Patent
active
042794668
ABSTRACT:
A hermaphroditic fiber optic connector for use in an assembly for aligning mating ends of at least one pair of optical fibers is disclosed. The connector includes a terminating member having a passage therein dimensioned for receiving one of the optical fibers. An adapter associated with a mating end of the terminating member and communicating with the passage is provided wherein the adapter has a hermaphroditic face exposed at the mating end of the terminating member. The connector also includes means associated with the adapter for securing the one optical fiber in a preselected position relative to the mating end of the terminating member. In a more specific sense, the connector is adapted for use in an assembly including a second identical connector for aligning mating ends of optical fibers in a pair of fiber optic cables in which the various elements may be formed in a manner making them interchangeable with other like elements in order to form a modular hermaphroditic connector.
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Makuch John A.
Monaghan Kevin J.
Arbuckle F. M.
Bunker Ramo Corporation
Corbin John K.
Ertel P. D.
Lee John D.
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