Hardened fiber optic connector
AssigneeCommScope Technologies LLC
InventorsYu LU, Randy REAGAN
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector includes a connector housing having an end defining a plug portion. A ferrule assembly is mounted at least partially within the connector housing. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule located at the plug portion of the connector housing. A sealing member is mounted about an exterior of the connector housing for providing a seal between the connector housing and the adapter. The fiber optic connector further includes first and second separate retaining mechanism for retaining the fiber optic connector within the fiber optic adapter.
Claims11
1-13. (canceled)
A hardened optical fiber connector, comprising:
- a connector housing;
- a ferrule assembly at least partially mounted within the connector housing, the ferrule assembly including a ferrule;
- a sealing member mounted around the connector housing, the sealing member having a diameter less than or equal to 15 millimeters, and the sealing member being mounted between the ferrule assembly and a proximal end of the connector housing;
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- a cable secured to the connector housing, the cable including at least one optical fiber, a buffer tube, and at least one strength member, the at least one optical fiber being held by the ferrule, adhesive bonding the buffer tube and the at least one strength member.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.