GB2124793B - Fibre optic connector - Google Patents

Fibre optic connector

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Publication number
GB2124793B
GB2124793B GB08221483A GB8221483A GB2124793B GB 2124793 B GB2124793 B GB 2124793B GB 08221483 A GB08221483 A GB 08221483A GB 8221483 A GB8221483 A GB 8221483A GB 2124793 B GB2124793 B GB 2124793B
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Prior art keywords
optic connector
fibre optic
fibre
connector
optic
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Expired
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GB08221483A
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GB2124793A (en
Inventor
Ronald Chard
Donald Leonard Watson
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TEC Electrical Components Ltd
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Thorn EMI Electrical Components Ltd
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Priority to GB08221483A priority Critical patent/GB2124793B/en
Priority to FR8311966A priority patent/FR2530829B1/fr
Priority to DE19833326501 priority patent/DE3326501A1/de
Publication of GB2124793A publication Critical patent/GB2124793A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2124793B publication Critical patent/GB2124793B/en
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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
    • G02B6/3847—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture with means preventing fibre end damage, e.g. recessed fibre surfaces
    • G02B6/3849—Details of mounting fibres in ferrules; Assembly methods; Manufacture with means preventing fibre end damage, e.g. recessed fibre surfaces using mechanical protective elements, e.g. caps, hoods, sealing membranes
    • 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
    • G02B6/3809—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs without a ferrule embedding the fibre end, i.e. with bare fibre end
    • 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
    • G02B6/381—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres
    • G02B6/3818—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres of a low-reflection-loss type
    • G02B6/3821—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres of a low-reflection-loss type with axial spring biasing or loading means
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • G02B6/3881—Connectors using guide surfaces for aligning ferrule ends, e.g. tubes, sleeves, V-grooves, rods, pins, balls using grooves to align ferrule ends
    • 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
    • G02B6/3887—Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features
    • G02B6/38875—Protection from bending or twisting

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Coupling Of Light Guides (AREA)
GB08221483A 1982-07-24 1982-07-24 Fibre optic connector Expired GB2124793B (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB08221483A GB2124793B (en) 1982-07-24 1982-07-24 Fibre optic connector
FR8311966A FR2530829B1 (fr) 1982-07-24 1983-07-20 Connecteur de fibres optiques
DE19833326501 DE3326501A1 (de) 1982-07-24 1983-07-20 Faseroptische verbindungsanordnung

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB08221483A GB2124793B (en) 1982-07-24 1982-07-24 Fibre optic connector

Publications (2)

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GB2124793A GB2124793A (en) 1984-02-22
GB2124793B true GB2124793B (en) 1985-10-23

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DE (1) DE3326501A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
FR (1) FR2530829B1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
GB (1) GB2124793B (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)

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JPS60107808U (ja) * 1983-12-27 1985-07-22 デユポン　ジヤパン　リミテツド 光フアイバ用の複式コネクタ
FR2588387B1 (fr) * 1985-10-04 1988-11-18 Socapex Element de connecteur hermaphrodite pour fibres optiques
US4787706A (en) * 1987-02-03 1988-11-29 American Telephone And Telegraph Company, At&T Bell Laboratories Duplex optical fiber connector
DE3940414A1 (de) * 1989-12-07 1991-06-13 Kabelmetal Electro Gmbh Zugfeste verbindung zwischen zwei lichtwellenleiterkabeln
US5283848A (en) * 1992-12-23 1994-02-01 The Whitaker Corporation Circular multi-fiber fiber-optic connector
US6769814B2 (en) * 2001-08-31 2004-08-03 Teradyne, Inc. Waferized fiber optic connector
EP1530068A3 (en) * 2001-08-31 2005-11-30 Teradyne, Inc. Flat fiber optic connector
DE102004042142A1 (de) * 2004-08-31 2006-03-16 Telegärtner Gerätebau GmbH Lichtwellenleiter-Steckverbinder

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FR2382017A1 (fr) * 1977-02-23 1978-09-22 Socapex Connecteur pour monofibre optique
GB1571942A (en) * 1977-03-24 1980-07-23 Cannon Electric Great Britain Fibre optic connector
NL173789C (nl) * 1977-09-19 1984-03-01 Du Pont Verbindingsinrichting voor lichtgeleiders.
US4253730A (en) * 1977-11-17 1981-03-03 Thomas & Betts Corporation Optical fiber connector
US4182546A (en) * 1978-02-21 1980-01-08 Northern Telecom Limited Multiple connector for optical fibres
NL7802230A (nl) * 1978-03-01 1979-09-04 Tekade Felten & Guilleaume Losneembare stekkerverbinding, alsmede stekker en con- trastekker voor het koppelen van een lichtgeleidende vezel aan een verdere lichtgeleidende vezel of aan een lichtbron/detektor.
CA1093873A (en) * 1978-06-05 1981-01-20 Helmut H. Lukas Optical fibre connector
US4218113A (en) * 1978-08-21 1980-08-19 International Business Machines Corporation Optical fiber connector apparatus
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US4281892A (en) * 1979-07-26 1981-08-04 International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation Fiber optic connector
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DE3326501A1 (de) 1984-01-26
FR2530829B1 (fr) 1987-07-31
GB2124793A (en) 1984-02-22
FR2530829A1 (fr) 1984-01-27
DE3326501C2 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1990-01-18

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