US 6,738,555 B1 · Furcation kit

Abstract

A furcation kit utilizes the strength aramid fibers from the multiple fiber cable to form the mechanical connection between the cable and the furcation unit. This furcation kit has at least one and preferably two crimping surfaces where the strength fibers can be affixed. This furcation kit is usable with a variety of cables, including cables with two sets of strength fibers, cables with one set of strength fibers, and cables with an oval or a rectangular profile, among others. In accordance to one aspect, the furcation kit also allows the multiple fiber cable to be separated into single fibers or into smaller multiple fiber cables. In accordance to another aspect, the kit resists relative rotational movement between the housing of the kit and a fanout body contained therein. In accordance to another aspect, the furcation kit can be stacked or bundled with one another.

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Dependent claims

A furcation device for furcating a multiple fiber cable having strength members, said furcation device comprising:

a housing member adapted to receive a fanout body, wherein the fanout body comprises a plurality of passageways and wherein each passageway receives at least one individual fiber from the multiple fiber cable;
wherein said housing member has at one end a cable crimp body, wherein at least some of the strength members from the multiple fiber cable are crimped between the cable crimp body and a first crimp band to affix the multiple fiber cable to the furcation device;
and
wherein the fanout body defines a fanout crimp surface, wherein at least some of the strength members from the multiple fiber cable are crimped between the fanout crimp surface and a second crimp band.

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