Optical fiber crimp

Details Optical fiber crimp Optical fiber crimp

1992-10-19

1993-08-24

Gonzalez, Frank

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure

385 72, G02B 636

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052396045

ABSTRACT:
In an optical fiber connector subassembly, a ferrule is received within a hollow cylindrical crimp. The ferrule has a bore extending through the ferrule with a longitudinal slot formed within the ferrule exposing a portion of the bore. The crimp is provided with first and second crimping portions. The first crimping portion extends into the slot and opposes the ferrule bore. The second crimping portion is diametrically opposed to the first crimping portion and opposes an exterior surface of the ferrule. Application of a force to the sides of the crimp causes the first and second crimping portions to be spaced apart a distance sufficient to insert a fiber within the ferrule bore. Release of the force causes the first and second crimping portions to be biased toward one another to securely crimp the fiber within the ferrule.

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