1981-03-16
1983-12-06
Lee, John D.
350 9620, G02B 726
Patent
active
044189834
ABSTRACT:
A connector for axially aligning a pair of optical waveguides is disclosed comprising a receptacle, a pair of plug members for positionment in the receptacle bore, and a pair of retention sleeves for positionment within respective plug members. Each plug member is adapted to receive a respective waveguide cable therein, and provides a forward alignment nose portion having a profiled opening receiving a forward end of the waveguide. The opening is defined by opposed V-grooves, with the V-grooves being separated by a transverse slot which extends through the alignment nose portion. The nose portion further includes external protrusion means for engaging the receptacle, and causing the opposed V-grooves to wedge against the waveguide extending therebetween. Each retention sleeve is received within a respective plug member, for inhibiting rearward withdrawal of the optical cable from the plug member.
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Bowen Terry P.
Caron Bernard G.
Glover Douglas W.
Hoffer John C.
AMP Incorporated
Gonzalez Frank
LaRue Adrian J.
Lee John D.
O'Planick Richard B.
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