CA1135096A - Connector end fitting for optical monofibre and process for fixing such an end fitting to such a monofibre - Google Patents

Connector end fitting for optical monofibre and process for fixing such an end fitting to such a monofibre

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CA1135096A
CA1135096A CA000338394A CA338394A CA1135096A CA 1135096 A CA1135096 A CA 1135096A CA 000338394 A CA000338394 A CA 000338394A CA 338394 A CA338394 A CA 338394A CA 1135096 A CA1135096 A CA 1135096A
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jacket
jaws
sheath
optical fiber
forces
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French (fr)
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Christian Malsot
Roland Desmurs
Jean Bouygues
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Socapex SA
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3833—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture
    • G02B6/3834—Means for centering or aligning the light guide within the ferrule
    • G02B6/3841—Means for centering or aligning the light guide within the ferrule using rods, balls for light guides
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3833—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture
    • G02B6/3855—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture characterised by the method of anchoring or fixing the fibre within the ferrule
    • G02B6/3857—Crimping, i.e. involving plastic deformation
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3873—Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Coupling Of Light Guides (AREA)
CA000338394A 1978-10-27 1979-10-25 Connector end fitting for optical monofibre and process for fixing such an end fitting to such a monofibre Expired CA1135096A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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FR7830606 1978-10-27
FR7830606A FR2440005A1 (fr) 1978-10-27 1978-10-27 Embout de connecteur pour monofibre optique, et procede de fixation d'un tel embout sur une telle monofibre

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CA1135096A true CA1135096A (en) 1982-11-09

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US (1) US4300815A (enExample)
EP (1) EP0011011B1 (enExample)
JP (1) JPS5560910A (enExample)
CA (1) CA1135096A (enExample)
DE (1) DE2961557D1 (enExample)
FR (1) FR2440005A1 (enExample)

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US4300815A (en) 1981-11-17
JPS5560910A (en) 1980-05-08
DE2961557D1 (en) 1982-02-04
EP0011011B1 (fr) 1981-12-09
EP0011011A1 (fr) 1980-05-14
FR2440005B1 (enExample) 1982-06-18
FR2440005A1 (fr) 1980-05-23

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