Method and apparatus for mechanical connector assembly

Details Method and apparatus for mechanical connector assembly Method and apparatus for mechanical connector assembly

1991-02-19

1992-05-12

Lee, John D.

Optical waveguides

Accessories

External retainer/clamp

385 82, 385 87, G02B 636

Patent

active

051134748

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for the assembly of an optical fiber termination that does not require adhesive applies a selected force characteristic over a selected displacement. The apparatus includes a holder element, a drive element, and a positioning element that directs the relative motion of the holder and drive elements. In operation, the holder element receives a partially assembled optical fiber termination including inner and outer elements and a compressive system. The drive element, guided by the positioning element, provides the force which presses the elements of the termination telescopically together. The telescoping of the two termination elements compresses the compressive system into mechanical engagement with the optical fiber. The pressing force has a limited maximal value to prevent undue stress or damage to the optical fiber.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4834488 (1989-05-01), Lee
patent: 4840450 (1989-06-01), Jones et al.
patent: 4946247 (1990-08-01), Muska et al.
patent: 4958900 (1990-09-01), Ortiz, Jr.

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