Fiber optic drop cable assembly and preconnectorized cable assembly
OwnerSteven E. Kaplaninventor
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Abstract
A fiber optic cable assembly or termination system is preconnectorized and may include different combinations of collars, crimp bands, and clamp assemblies to improve functionality of the arrangement.
Claims18
A termination system for an associated fiber optic cable assembly having an associated, elongated cable that extends along a longitudinal, first axis, and includes an associated optical fiber therein, the termination system comprising
- a connector configured for receipt around the associated cable and a terminal end of the associated optical fiber, wherein the connector includes first and second connector portions each having a central passage therethrough configured to receive the associated cable, and wherein the first and second connector portions include mating joinder elements for joining the connector portions with a seal member received therebetween;
- a crimp member configured for fixed receipt on an external surface of the associated cable and having at least a first ear extending outwardly from the associated cable;
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- a clamp housing including first and second clamp housing portions at least partially received around the crimp member, and together configured to circumferentially surround the associated cable, at least the first clamp housing portion configured to mechanically engage the ear of the crimp member and prevent relative movement therebetween.
A termination system for an associated fiber optic cable assembly having an associated, elongated cable that extends along a longitudinal, first axis, and includes an associated optical fiber therein, the termination system comprising
- a connector configured for receipt around the associated cable and a terminal end of the associated optical fiber, a groove in the connector that receives first and second legs of a U-shaped clip joined by a bight portion and configured for insertion into the connector groove in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the associated cable;
- a crimp member configured for fixed receipt on an external surface of the associated cable and having at least a first ear extending outwardly from the associated cable;
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- a clamp housing including first and second clamp housing portions at least partially received around the crimp member, and together configured to circumferentially surround the associated cable, at least the first clamp housing portion configured to mechanically engage the ear of the crimp member and prevent relative movement therebetween.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.