Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Patent
1996-04-23
1998-02-17
Lee, John D.
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
385 68, 385 78, 385 84, G02B 638
Patent
active
057199779
ABSTRACT:
A connector 20 for terminating an optical fiber 31 includes a one-piece molded plastic housing 200 having an exterior latch 220 that secures the housing to an associated receptacle 60. The latch is constructed as a cantilever with its fixed end positioned toward a front end of the housing. The housing includes an axial bore 205 for receiving an end portion of the optical fiber into its interior. This passageway extends longitudinally from a back end of the housing toward its front end, and is about half the length of the housing. The connector further includes a cylindrical structure 140-2 which extends longitudinally from a midpoint of the housing toward its front end. The cylindrical structure also includes an axial passageway 145 for receiving the end portion of the optical fiber, and is positioned within the housing such that the passageways are collinear and communicate with each other. Most importantly, the cylindrical structure is rigidly held within the housing and avoids the use of a spring. The connector is particularly useful when used in an end-to-end connection, via an appropriate adapter 600, with a conventional connector 10 that has a spring 160.
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Lampert Norman Roger
Reeves Patricia Yvonne
Lee John D.
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
Morra Michael A.
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