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US 5,293,582 AGranted
Fiber optic connector
AssigneeADC Telecommunications, Inc.
InventorsMichael S. Beard, Curtis Puetz
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Abstract
A fiber optic connector includes a ferrule assembly having a fiber within a The ferrule is received within a hub held in a barrel. An inner spring urges the ferrule and hub outwardly from the barrel. A nut is movably attached to the barrel. An outer spring biases the barrel toward a connector end of a housing.
Claims9
An optical fiber connector ferrule assembly comprising;
- a ferrule having a longitudinal axis and a bore therethrough for receiving an optical fiber of a fiber cable;
- a housing sized to slidably receive at least a portion of said ferrule with said ferrule extending outwardly along said longitudinal axis;
- first biasing means for biasing said ferrule outwardly along said longitudinal axis from a cable entrance end of the housing to an opposite end thereof;
- said first biasing means includes an elongated hub disposed within said housing and having one end adapted for securely receiving said ferrule and first spring means disposed about a portion of said hub and biased to urge said hub toward said opposite end;
- a cap enclosing said housing including means for causing said nut to be releasably secured to a connection member;
- means for permitting limited movement of said housing relative to said ferrule along said longitudinal axis when the nut is secured to the connection member, said cable including a protective sheathing secured to said housing.
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