GB0916569D0 - Optical-fibre connector and method - Google Patents

Optical-fibre connector and method

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Publication number
GB0916569D0
GB0916569D0 GBGB0916569.7A GB0916569A GB0916569D0 GB 0916569 D0 GB0916569 D0 GB 0916569D0 GB 0916569 A GB0916569 A GB 0916569A GB 0916569 D0 GB0916569 D0 GB 0916569D0
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
optical
fibre connector
fibre
connector
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
GBGB0916569.7A
Other versions
GB2473818A (en
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
VOLEX EUROPE Ltd
Volex Europe Ltd
Original Assignee
VOLEX EUROPE Ltd
Volex Europe Ltd
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Application filed by VOLEX EUROPE Ltd, Volex Europe Ltd filed Critical VOLEX EUROPE Ltd
Priority to GB0916569A priority Critical patent/GB2473818A/en
Publication of GB0916569D0 publication Critical patent/GB0916569D0/en
Priority to PCT/IB2010/002521 priority patent/WO2011033387A1/en
Publication of GB2473818A publication Critical patent/GB2473818A/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • 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
    • G02B6/3874—Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls using tubes, sleeves to align ferrules
    • G02B6/3878—Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls using tubes, sleeves to align ferrules comprising a plurality of ferrules, branching and break-out means
    • G02B6/3879—Linking of individual connector plugs to an overconnector, e.g. using clamps, clips, common housings comprising several individual connector plugs
    • 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
    • G02B6/3887—Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features
    • 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
    • G02B6/3887—Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features
    • G02B6/3888—Protection from over-extension or over-compression
    • 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
    • G02B6/3847—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture with means preventing fibre end damage, e.g. recessed fibre surfaces
    • 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
    • G02B6/3874—Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls using tubes, sleeves to align ferrules
    • G02B6/3877—Split sleeves
    • 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
    • G02B6/389—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs characterised by the method of fastening connecting plugs and sockets, e.g. screw- or nut-lock, snap-in, bayonet type
    • G02B6/3894—Screw-lock type

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Coupling Of Light Guides (AREA)
GB0916569A 2009-09-21 2009-09-21 Optical-fibre connector Withdrawn GB2473818A (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0916569A GB2473818A (en) 2009-09-21 2009-09-21 Optical-fibre connector
PCT/IB2010/002521 WO2011033387A1 (en) 2009-09-21 2010-09-20 Optical-fibre connector and method of assembly thereof

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0916569A GB2473818A (en) 2009-09-21 2009-09-21 Optical-fibre connector

Publications (2)

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GB0916569D0 true GB0916569D0 (en) 2009-10-28
GB2473818A GB2473818A (en) 2011-03-30

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GB0916569A Withdrawn GB2473818A (en) 2009-09-21 2009-09-21 Optical-fibre connector

Country Status (2)

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WO (1) WO2011033387A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR3028623B1 (en) * 2014-11-17 2018-02-02 Souriau HOUSING FOR AUTOMATIC ALIGNMENT OPTICAL CONNECTOR
DE202016104891U1 (en) * 2016-09-05 2016-09-20 KLOTZ AIS GmbH Connector housing and connectors

Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2487990A1 (en) * 1980-07-30 1982-02-05 Radiall Sa CONNECTOR FOR OPTICAL FIBERS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
US4953941A (en) * 1988-11-21 1990-09-04 Seikoh Giken Co., Ltd. Optical fiber connecting device
US5633970A (en) * 1995-05-23 1997-05-27 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Device with internal asymmetrical features for rotational alignment of non-symmetrical articles
US7244066B2 (en) * 2005-02-25 2007-07-17 Corning Cable Systems Llc Fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly including alignment sleeve insert
US7264402B2 (en) * 2005-03-10 2007-09-04 Corning Cable Systems Llc Multi-fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly
US20070025665A1 (en) * 2005-07-29 2007-02-01 Dean David L Jr Multi-fiber fiber optic assembly

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WO2011033387A1 (en) 2011-03-24
GB2473818A (en) 2011-03-30

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