GB2111240B - Connector for an optical fiber - Google Patents
Connector for an optical fiberInfo
- Publication number
- GB2111240B GB2111240B GB08232452A GB8232452A GB2111240B GB 2111240 B GB2111240 B GB 2111240B GB 08232452 A GB08232452 A GB 08232452A GB 8232452 A GB8232452 A GB 8232452A GB 2111240 B GB2111240 B GB 2111240B
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- connector
- optical fiber
- fiber
- optical
- 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.)
- Expired
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Classifications
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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
- G02B6/3855—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
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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
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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
- G02B6/3855—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture characterised by the method of anchoring or fixing the fibre within the ferrule
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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
- G02B6/3869—Mounting ferrules to connector body, i.e. plugs
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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
- G02B6/3887—Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features
- G02B6/3888—Protection from over-extension or over-compression
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- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Optics & Photonics (AREA)
- Mechanical Coupling Of Light Guides (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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DE19813148954 DE3148954A1 (en) | 1981-12-10 | 1981-12-10 | CONNECTOR FOR A LIGHTWAVE GUIDE |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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GB2111240A GB2111240A (en) | 1983-06-29 |
GB2111240B true GB2111240B (en) | 1985-09-18 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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GB08232452A Expired GB2111240B (en) | 1981-12-10 | 1982-11-12 | Connector for an optical fiber |
Country Status (4)
Country | Link |
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JP (1) | JPS58126511A (en) |
DE (1) | DE3148954A1 (en) |
FR (1) | FR2518270A1 (en) |
GB (1) | GB2111240B (en) |
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1981
- 1981-12-10 DE DE19813148954 patent/DE3148954A1/en not_active Ceased
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1982
- 1982-11-12 GB GB08232452A patent/GB2111240B/en not_active Expired
- 1982-12-06 FR FR8220415A patent/FR2518270A1/en active Pending
- 1982-12-09 JP JP57214767A patent/JPS58126511A/en active Pending
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Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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GB2111240A (en) | 1983-06-29 |
DE3148954A1 (en) | 1984-05-03 |
JPS58126511A (en) | 1983-07-28 |
FR2518270A1 (en) | 1983-06-17 |
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Legal Events
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |