Optical connector and fiber distribution unit

Details Optical connector and fiber distribution unit Optical connector and fiber distribution unit

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Wood, Kevin S. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

C385S099000, C385S095000, C385S097000, C385S087000, C385S078000, C385S060000, C385S062000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11551760

ABSTRACT:
An optical connector for terminating an optical fiber comprises a housing configured to mate with a receptacle and a collar body disposed in the housing. The collar body includes a fiber stub disposed in a first portion of the collar body, the fiber stub including a first optical fiber mounted in a ferrule and having a first end proximate to an end face of the ferrule and a second end. The collar body also includes a mechanical splice disposed in a second portion of the collar body, the mechanical splice configured to splice the second end of the fiber stub to a second optical fiber. The collar body also includes a buffer clamp configured within a third portion of the collar body, the buffer clamp configured to clamp at least a portion of a buffer cladding of the second fiber upon actuation. A fiber distribution unit is also provided.

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