US20200081199A1 - Fiber optic cable anchoring device for use with fiber optic connectors and methods of using the same - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to fiber optic data transmission, and more particularly to fiber optic cable connection systems.
- Fiber optic cables are widely used to transmit light signals for high-speed data transmission.
- a fiber optic cable typically includes: 1) an optical fiber or optical fibers; 2) a buffer or buffers that surround the fiber or fibers; 3) a strength layer that surrounds the buffer or buffers; and 4) an outer jacket.
- Optical fibers function to carry optical signals.
- a typical optical fiber includes an inner core surrounded by a cladding that is covered by a coating.
- Buffers e.g., loose or tight buffer tubes
- Strength layers add mechanical strength to fiber optic cables to protect the internal optical fibers against stresses applied to the cables during installation and thereafter.
- Example strength layers include aramid yarn, steel, and epoxy reinforced glass roving.
- Outer jackets provide protection against damage caused by crushing, abrasions, and other physical damage.
- Outer jackets also provide protection against chemical damage (e.g., ozone, alkali, acids, etc.).
- Fiber optic cable connection systems are used to facilitate connecting and disconnecting fiber optic cables in the field without requiring a splice.
- a typical fiber optic cable connection system for interconnecting two fiber optic cables includes fiber optic connectors mounted at the ends of the fiber optic cables, and a fiber optic adaptor for mechanically and optically coupling the fiber optic connectors together.
- Fiber optic connectors generally include ferrules that support the ends of the optical fibers of the fiber optic cables. The end faces of the ferrules are typically polished and are often angled.
- the fiber optic adaptor includes co-axially aligned ports (i.e., receptacles) for receiving the fiber optic connectors that are desired to be interconnected.
- co-axially aligned ports i.e., receptacles
- Fiber optic connection systems have been developed that are hardened and/or ruggedized. Such hardened fiber optic connectors may provide additional strength and/or weather resistance compared to non-hardened fiber optic connection systems. Strength members within cables of such hardened fiber optic connection systems are typically structurally connected to a hardened fiber optic connector. The hardened fiber optic connector may be further structurally connected to a hardened fiber optic adaptor. The hardened fiber optic adaptor may be structurally connected to an enclosure or other fixedly mounted structure. Loads that are applied to the fiber optic cable are, for the most part, transmitted by the strength members to the fiber optic connector and, in turn, transferred to the fiber optic adaptor and, in turn, transferred to a mounting structure of the hardened fiber optic adaptor. Examples of such hardened fiber optic connection systems are illustrated and described at U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,744,286; 7,744,288; 7,762,726; and 7,942,590, which are all incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
- the present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector and cable assembly including a fiber optic cable, a connector housing, a ferrule, and an anchor.
- the fiber optic cable includes an optical fiber, a jacket that surrounds the optical fiber, and at least one strength member for providing the fiber optic cable with axial reinforcement.
- the connector housing includes a first end that is positioned opposite from a second end. The first end defines a plug portion that is adapted for insertion into a fiber optic adaptor, and the second end internally receives at least one strength member and the optical fiber of the fiber optic cable.
- the ferrule is positioned at the first end of the connector housing. The ferrule receives an end portion of the optical fiber.
- the ferrule defines an axis that extends through the connector housing from the first end to the second end of the connector housing.
- the anchor extends between a first end and a second end.
- the anchor is retained within the connector housing.
- the second end of the connector housing includes first and second housing components between which the anchor is captured.
- the anchor includes a passage that extends between the first end and the second end of the anchor.
- the at least one strength member is secured within the passage of the anchor by a bonding material such that the anchor anchors the at least one strength member to the connector housing.
- the anchor for anchoring a fiber optic cable within a fiber optic connector.
- the anchor includes a main body, a passage, and an injection port.
- the main body extends between a first end and an opposite second end.
- the passage extends between the first end and the second end of the anchor.
- the passage is adapted to pass through an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable.
- the passage includes a first portion and a second portion.
- the first portion of the passage is adapted to radially position the optical fiber of the fiber optic cable within the passage.
- the second portion of the passage is adapted to receive a bonding material and at least one strength member of the fiber optic cable.
- the passage further includes a third portion that is adapted to receive a jacket of the fiber optic cable.
- the injection port is adapted to deliver the bonding material to the passage of the anchor.
- the anchor further includes at least one retention tab that fits within a corresponding receiver provided within the fiber optic connector.
- Still other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method for anchoring a fiber optic cable within a fiber optic connector.
- the method includes: 1) providing an anchor that includes a passage; 2) inserting a strength member and an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable within the passage; 3) injecting bonding material within the passage thereby securing the strength member to the anchor; and 4) attaching the anchor within an interior of the fiber optic connector.
- inventive aspects can relate to individual features and to combinations of features. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the broad inventive concepts upon which the embodiments disclosed herein are based.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example fiber optic connection system according to the principles of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is the perspective view of FIG. 1 , but with a cutaway taken through a vertical center plane;
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the fiber optic connection system of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is the exploded perspective view of FIG. 3 , but with a cutaway taken through the vertical center plane;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a connector housing and an anchor of the fiber optic connection system of FIG. 1 according to the principles of the present disclosure
- FIG. 6 is the perspective view of FIG. 5 , but with a cutaway taken through the vertical center plane;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a first housing component of the connector housing of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 8 is the perspective view of FIG. 7 , but with a cutaway taken through the vertical center plane;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second housing component of the connector housing of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the anchor of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 11 is the perspective view of FIG. 9 , but with a cutaway taken through the vertical center plane;
- FIG. 12 is the perspective view of FIG. 10 , but with a cutaway taken through the vertical center plane;
- FIG. 13 is a side elevation view of the anchor of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 14 is a distal end elevation view of the anchor of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 15 is a proximal end elevation view of the anchor of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of the anchor of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the anchor of claim 5 , as called out at FIG. 16 ;
- FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of another fiber optic connection system according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 19 is another exploded perspective view of the fiber optic connection system of FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an anchor of the fiber optic connection system of FIG. 18 attached to a fiber optic cable;
- FIG. 21 is another perspective view of the anchor of FIG. 20 attached to the fiber optic cable;
- FIG. 22 is a side elevation view of the anchor of FIG. 20 attached to the fiber optic cable;
- FIG. 23 is a bottom plan view of the anchor of FIG. 20 attached to the fiber optic cable;
- FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional top view of the anchor of cable 20 attached to the fiber optic cable, as called out at FIG. 22 ;
- FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional side elevation view of the anchor of FIG. 20 , as called out at FIG. 23 ;
- FIGS. 26A through 26F are a series of six perspective views that illustrate an example method of applying the fiber optic connection system of FIG. 18 , including the anchor of FIG. 20 , to the fiber optic cable of FIG. 20 ;
- FIG. 26A is a perspective view of the fiber optic cable of FIG. 20 ;
- FIG. 26B is a perspective view of the fiber optic cable of FIG. 20 with the anchor of FIG. 20 attached thereto;
- FIG. 26C is a cutaway perspective view of the fiber optic cable of FIG. 20 with the anchor of FIG. 20 attached thereto;
- FIG. 26D is a perspective view of the fiber optic cable of FIG. 20 with the anchor of FIG. 20 attached thereto and a ferrule attached to an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable;
- FIG. 26E is a perspective view of the fiber optic cable of FIG. 20 with the anchor of FIG. 20 and the ferrule of FIG. 26D attached thereto and with a first housing component and a second housing component installed over the anchor;
- FIG. 26F is a cutaway perspective view of the fiber optic cable of FIG. 20 with the anchor of FIG. 20 and the ferrule of FIG. 26D attached thereto and with the first and second housing components of FIG. 26E installed over the anchor.
- a fiber optic cable can be securely attached to a fiber optic connector.
- crimp bands, crimp rings, etc. are not used. Instead, strength members of a fiber optic cable are internally bonded within an anchor that anchors the strength members to a fiber optic connector.
- a passage extends through the anchor, and the strength members are inserted within the passage and bonded within the passage to the anchor.
- An optical fiber of the fiber optic cable may also extend through the passage of the anchor.
- the strength members terminate within the passage of the anchor. The fiber optic cable may thereby be terminated by the fiber optic connector.
- the fiber optic connector may be a hardened fiber optic connector.
- the fiber optic connector and cable assembly 10 includes a fiber optic cable 20 , a connector housing 50 , and an anchor 100 .
- the fiber optic cable 20 is a cylindrical fiber optic cable.
- the fiber optic cable 20 includes a jacket 26 , surrounding a layer of strength members 40 and an optical fiber 30 that is surrounded by the strength members 40 and the jacket 26 .
- the connector housing 50 extends between a first end 52 and a second end 54 .
- a plug portion 56 is positioned adjacent the first end 52 .
- the connector housing 50 includes a first housing component 60 and a second housing component 70 .
- the first housing component 60 is a one-piece main body that includes the plug portion 56 and a proximal extension 64 that extends proximally from the plug portion 56 .
- the second housing component 70 is a cover that covers the proximal extension 64 and thereby forms a passage 58 between the second housing component 70 and the proximal extension 64 .
- the passage 58 continues from the first end 52 to the second end 54 of the connector housing 50 .
- a ferrule 80 may be positioned at the first end 52 of the connector housing at least partially within the passage 58 .
- An end portion 22 of the fiber optic cable may be inserted through the second end 54 of the connector housing 50 and through the passage 58 .
- the end portion 22 of the fiber optic cable 20 may be prepared prior to the insertion into the passage 58 of the connector housing 50 .
- an end portion of the jacket 26 may be stripped away thereby exposing an end portion 32 of the optical fiber 30 .
- the strength members 40 may be trimmed back. In the depicted embodiment, the strength members 40 extend beyond the trimmed end of the jacket 26 after trimming.
- the anchor 100 may be pre-applied to the fiber optic cable 20 prior to the insertion of the end portion 22 into the passage 58 . Additional details of the anchor 100 and its attachment to the fiber optic cable 20 are provided hereafter.
- a spring 86 may be included within the passage 58 .
- the spring 86 may urge the ferrule 80 in a direction 88 that extends from the second end 54 toward the first end 52 of the connector housing 50 along an axis A 1 (see also FIG. 2 ).
- the spring 86 may be retained by a spring holder 82 (see FIG. 3 ).
- the anchor 100 includes an attachment portion 140 .
- the attachment portion 140 includes a pair of retention tabs 150 .
- the pair of retention tabs 150 includes a first retention tab 150 a and a second retention tab 150 b .
- the first retention tab 150 a is received within a receiver 62 of the first housing component 60 .
- the second retention tab 150 b is received within a receiver 72 of the second housing component 70 .
- engaging the first retention tab 150 a into the receiver 62 can be accomplished by vertically dropping the anchor 100 into the uncovered to proximal extension 64 of the first housing component 60 .
- the end portion 32 may be threaded through the passage 58 that extends through the plug portion 56 prior to the final dropping of the anchor 100 into the open proximal extension 64 .
- the second housing component 70 is dropped over the anchor 100 .
- the receiver 72 of the second housing component 70 is dropped over the second retention tab 150 b .
- the anchor 100 may include a set of protrusions 160 (see FIG. 10 ).
- the protrusions 160 may seat within grooves 66 of the first housing component 60 (see FIG. 7 ).
- the housing components 60 , 70 include the female half of the connection and the anchor 100 includes the male half of the connection.
- the receivers 62 , 72 may be replaced with a male member, such as a tab.
- the retention tabs 150 of the anchor 100 may be replaced with a female member, such as a receiver.
- the anchor 100 extends between a first end 102 and a second end 104 .
- the retention tabs 150 are adjacent the first end 102 of the anchor 100 .
- the second end 104 of the anchor extends proximally beyond the second end 54 of the connector housing 50 .
- the first housing component 60 and the second housing component 70 interlock with each other.
- the first housing component 60 includes a plurality of notches 68 (see FIG. 5 )
- the second housing component 70 includes a plurality of tabs 78 .
- the plurality of tabs 78 engage the plurality of notches 68 and thereby interconnect the second housing component 70 to the first housing component 60 .
- a tube 84 may be positioned over the second housing component 70 and the proximal extension 64 of the first housing component 60 thereby securing the connector housing assembly 50 .
- the anchor 100 includes a passage 110 that extends through the anchor 100 from the first end 102 to the second end 104 .
- the passage 110 is adapted to receive the optical fiber 30 .
- the optical fiber 30 extends through the passage 110 and through the first end 102 and the second end 104 of the anchor 100 .
- the passage 110 is further adapted to receive the strength members 40 within the passage 110 .
- the strength members 40 terminate within the passage 110 .
- the passage 110 of the anchor 100 is further adapted to receive bonding material 90 (see FIG. 2 ).
- the bonding material 90 holds the strength members 40 to the anchor 100 .
- the bonding material 90 may be an epoxy.
- the bonding material 90 may adhere to the optical fiber 30 and thereby secure the optical fiber 30 within the passage 110 of the anchor 100 .
- a tube 28 may be positioned over the optical fiber 30 .
- the tube 28 may prevent the bonding material 90 from adhering to the optical fiber 30 .
- the anchor 100 may include an injection port 130 .
- the injection port 130 is adapted to inject the bonding material 90 into the passage 110 after the strength members 40 , the optical fiber 30 , and, optionally, the tube 28 have been installed in the passage 110 .
- the injection port 130 may be accessible after the anchor 100 has been installed within the connector housing 50 .
- the injection port 130 may be positioned such that excess portions of the bonding material 90 at or around the outside of the injection port 130 do not interfere with the fitment of the first housing component 60 and the second housing component 70 .
- the passage 110 includes a necked-down portion 120 .
- the necked-down portion 120 is adjacent the first end 102 of the anchor 100 .
- the necked-down portion 120 may be adapted to center and/or otherwise guide the optical fiber 30 within the passage 110 and/or guide the optical fiber 30 adjacent the first end 102 of the anchor 100 .
- the necked-down portion 120 may also be adapted to guide the tube 28 and thereby center and/or position the tube 28 within the passage 110 and/or adjacent the first end 102 of the anchor 100 .
- the necked-down portion 120 may further serve as a control to eliminate or reduce or restrict the bonding material 90 from flowing beyond the first end 102 of the anchor 100 .
- the necked-down portion 120 includes an outer taper 122 and an inner taper 124 .
- the tapers 122 and/or 124 may act as guides for the optical fiber 30 and/or the tube 28 and thereby ease installation of the end portion 32 of the optical fiber 30 when inserting the end portion 32 through the passage 110 of the anchor 100 .
- the taper 122 may collect the bonding material 90 . For example, if a drip of the bonding material 90 leaks past a narrowest portion of the necked-down portion 120 , the taper 122 may collect the drip of the bonding material 90 .
- the passage 110 may further include a main portion 170 .
- the strength members 40 are encased by the bonding material 90 within the main portion 170 of the passage 110 .
- the main portion 170 is relatively large in size. In other embodiments, the main portion 170 is reduced in size. In still other embodiments, the bonding material 90 adheres to the strength members 40 at a bonding portion that may be within the main portion 170 .
- the passage 110 of the anchor 100 further includes a cable jacket portion 180 , in certain embodiments.
- the cable jacket portion 180 is adapted to receive the jacket 26 of the fiber optic cable 20 .
- the jacket 26 may include an exterior shape that substantially matches an interior shape of the cable jacket portion 180 .
- the cable jacket portion 180 may include a notch 182 (see FIG. 10 ).
- the notch 182 may allow excess material from the jacket 26 of the fiber optic cable 20 to accumulate within the notch 182 .
- the jacket 26 even if slightly oversized, may thereby be inserted within the cable jacket portion 180 of the passage 110 .
- the notch 182 allows the cable jacket portion 180 to expand slightly in diameter and thereby accommodate the jacket 26 of the fiber optic cable 20 , even if slightly oversized.
- the notch 182 may be used as a tool to collect portions of the strength members 40 that are outside of the passage 110 .
- the portions of the strength members 40 that are outside of the passage 110 may be collected by the notch 182 by rotating the anchor 100 relative to the fiber optic cable 20 about the axis A 1 .
- the notch 182 traps the portions and funnels them into the passage 110 .
- the relative rotating motion about the axis A 1 may be combined with a relative translating motion between the anchor 100 and the fiber optic cable 20 .
- the cable jacket portion 180 may further include an annular portion 184 and/or portions of an annular portion 184 (see FIG. 17 ).
- the annular portion 184 may be used to receive both an outer surface of the jacket 26 and an interior surface of the jacket 26 .
- the cable jacket portion 180 may further include a bottom 186 . The distal end of the cable jacket 26 may bottom out upon insertion of the jacket 26 within the cable jacket portion 180 of the passage 110 .
- the fit of the cable jacket portion 180 over the cable jacket 26 may substantially prevent the bonding material 90 from leaking beyond the second end 104 of the anchor 100 .
- the fit of the necked-down portion 120 and/or the cable jacket portion 180 with the fiber optic cable 20 , the optical fiber 30 , and/or the tube 28 may allow air to vent as the bonding material 90 is injected through the injection port 130 .
- a suitable viscosity for the bonding material 90 may be selected to eliminate and/or minimize bonding material 90 from leaking beyond the necked-down portion 120 and/or the cable jacket portion 180 .
- FIGS. 18 and 19 another fiber optic connector and cable assembly 10 ′ is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure.
- the fiber optic connector and cable assembly 10 ′ is similar to the fiber optic connector and cable assembly 10 . Therefore, similar features of the fiber optic connector and cable assembly 10 ′ will not typically be redundantly re-described.
- the fiber optic connector and cable assembly 10 ′ is adapted to terminate a noncircular fiber optic cable 20 ′.
- the fiber optic cable 20 ′ includes a pair of strength members 40 ′ positioned opposite an optical fiber 30 .
- a jacket 26 ′ of the fiber optic cable 20 ′ may therefore be rectangular or obround in shape.
- the pair of strength members 40 ′ are opposite each other about a horizontal direction.
- the injection port 230 extends perpendicular to the horizontal plane and thereby allows the bonding material 90 to flow between the strength members 40 ′ (see FIG. 24 ).
- the anchor 200 extends between a first end 202 and a second end 204 .
- the anchor 200 includes a passage 210 that extends through the anchor 200 and through the first end 202 and the second end 204 .
- the passage 210 includes a necked-down portion 220 , a main portion 270 , and a cable jacket portion 280 .
- the passage 210 may be shaped generally rectangularly or may be shaped obround to accommodate the pair of the strength members 40 ′ and the jacket 26 ′.
- the anchor 200 may further include a shrink wrap receiving area 250 .
- the shrink wrap receiving area 250 is on an exterior of the anchor 200 and positioned adjacent the second end 204 of the anchor 200 .
- the cable anchor 200 may further include a finger 252 (see FIGS. 21 and 25 ).
- the finger 252 may be adapted to extend over a portion of a shrink tube 190 .
- the shrink tube 190 may be positioned over the shrink wrap receiving area 250 and heat may be applied to the shrink tube 190 to shrink the shrink tube around a perimeter of the jacket 26 ′ of the fiber optic cable 20 ′.
- the shrink tube 190 may include a first portion 192 that is adapted to shrink down over the shrink wrap receiving area 250 .
- the shrink tube 190 may include a second portion 194 adapted to shrink down over a portion of the jacket 26 ′ of the fiber optic cable 20 ′.
- the fiber optic connector and cable assembly 10 , 10 ′ provides strain relief for cables (e.g., 20 , 20 ′) with strength members (e.g., 40 , 40 ′) of glass and/or metal as well as for yarn of glass and/or aramid material.
- the above system may include molded and/or machined parts (e.g., 60 , 70 , 100 , and/or 200 ).
- a stripped cable e.g., 20 , 20 ′
- the optical fiber e.g., 30
- the anchor 100 , 200 is filled with epoxy or hot melt.
- the mechanical carrier i.e., the strength members 40 , 40 ′
- the epoxy and/or hot melt seals the cable (e.g., 20 , 20 ′) to the anchor 100 , 200 .
- the assembly can be inserted in the housing 50 in such a way that a tuned fiber optic connector can be achieved.
- FIGS. 26A-26F illustrate an example of steps of cable termination.
- the cable 20 , 20 ′ is stripped (see FIG. 26A ); 2) the strength members 40 , 40 ′ and the optical fiber 30 are inserted into the anchor 100 , 200 (see FIGS. 26B and 26C ); 3) bonding material 90 (e.g., epoxy and/or hot melt) is injected into the port 130 , 230 ; 4) a ferrule 80 is added to the sub-assembly (see FIG. 26D ); 5) the sub-assembly is mounted in the housing 50 (see FIGS.
- bonding material 90 e.g., epoxy and/or hot melt
- tuning can be done by rotation of the ferrule 80 (e.g., along the axis A 1 ).
- Friction between the ferrule 80 and/or a ferrule hub 81 and the connector housing 50 may prevent the optical fiber 30 from rotating at the ferrule 80 .
- a multi-position seat between the ferrule 80 and/or a ferrule hub 81 and the connector housing 50 may prevent the optical fiber 30 from rotating at the ferrule 80 .
- the spring 86 may maintain the friction and/or the seat between the ferrule 80 and/or the ferrule hub 81 and the connector housing 50 and thereby maintain the tuning.
- the fiber optic connector and cable assembly 10 , 10 ′ may be re-tuned by again rotating the ferrule 80 .
- the anchor 100 , 200 may prevent the optical fiber 30 from rotating at the anchor 100 , 200 .
Abstract
A fiber-optic connector housing (50) and cable (20, 20′) are attached together by an anchor (100, 200). The anchor includes a one-piece main body, a passage (110, 210), and an injection port (130, 230). The passage extends between first (102, 202) and second ends (104, 204) of the anchor. Strength members (40, 40′) of the cable are secured within the passage by a bonding material (90) and are thereby anchored to the connector housing. A proximal end (54) of the connector housing includes first (60) and second housing components (70) which capture the anchor. The passage passes through an optical fiber (30) of the cable. The passage includes first (120, 220), second (170, 270), and third portions (180, 280). The first portion radially positions the optical fiber. The second portion receives the bonding material and the strength members. The third portion receives a jacket (26, 26′) of the fiber optic cable. The injection port delivers the bonding material to the passage. The anchor may further include retention tabs (150) that fit within corresponding receivers (62, 72) within the connector.
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- This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/901,226 filed on 28 Dec. 2015, which is a National Stage of PCT/EP2014/063265 filed on 24 Jun. 2014, which claims benefit of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/840,353 filed on 27 Jun. 2013, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. To the extent appropriate, a claim of priority is made to each of the above disclosed applications.
- The present disclosure relates to fiber optic data transmission, and more particularly to fiber optic cable connection systems.
- Fiber optic cables are widely used to transmit light signals for high-speed data transmission. A fiber optic cable typically includes: 1) an optical fiber or optical fibers; 2) a buffer or buffers that surround the fiber or fibers; 3) a strength layer that surrounds the buffer or buffers; and 4) an outer jacket. Optical fibers function to carry optical signals. A typical optical fiber includes an inner core surrounded by a cladding that is covered by a coating. Buffers (e.g., loose or tight buffer tubes) typically function to surround and protect coated optical fibers. Strength layers add mechanical strength to fiber optic cables to protect the internal optical fibers against stresses applied to the cables during installation and thereafter. Example strength layers include aramid yarn, steel, and epoxy reinforced glass roving. Outer jackets provide protection against damage caused by crushing, abrasions, and other physical damage. Outer jackets also provide protection against chemical damage (e.g., ozone, alkali, acids, etc.).
- Fiber optic cable connection systems are used to facilitate connecting and disconnecting fiber optic cables in the field without requiring a splice. A typical fiber optic cable connection system for interconnecting two fiber optic cables includes fiber optic connectors mounted at the ends of the fiber optic cables, and a fiber optic adaptor for mechanically and optically coupling the fiber optic connectors together. Fiber optic connectors generally include ferrules that support the ends of the optical fibers of the fiber optic cables. The end faces of the ferrules are typically polished and are often angled. The fiber optic adaptor includes co-axially aligned ports (i.e., receptacles) for receiving the fiber optic connectors that are desired to be interconnected. One example of an existing fiber optic connection system is described at U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,579,014; 6,648,520; and 6,899,467.
- Fiber optic connection systems have been developed that are hardened and/or ruggedized. Such hardened fiber optic connectors may provide additional strength and/or weather resistance compared to non-hardened fiber optic connection systems. Strength members within cables of such hardened fiber optic connection systems are typically structurally connected to a hardened fiber optic connector. The hardened fiber optic connector may be further structurally connected to a hardened fiber optic adaptor. The hardened fiber optic adaptor may be structurally connected to an enclosure or other fixedly mounted structure. Loads that are applied to the fiber optic cable are, for the most part, transmitted by the strength members to the fiber optic connector and, in turn, transferred to the fiber optic adaptor and, in turn, transferred to a mounting structure of the hardened fiber optic adaptor. Examples of such hardened fiber optic connection systems are illustrated and described at U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,744,286; 7,744,288; 7,762,726; and 7,942,590, which are all incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
- The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector and cable assembly including a fiber optic cable, a connector housing, a ferrule, and an anchor. The fiber optic cable includes an optical fiber, a jacket that surrounds the optical fiber, and at least one strength member for providing the fiber optic cable with axial reinforcement. The connector housing includes a first end that is positioned opposite from a second end. The first end defines a plug portion that is adapted for insertion into a fiber optic adaptor, and the second end internally receives at least one strength member and the optical fiber of the fiber optic cable. The ferrule is positioned at the first end of the connector housing. The ferrule receives an end portion of the optical fiber. The ferrule defines an axis that extends through the connector housing from the first end to the second end of the connector housing. The anchor extends between a first end and a second end. The anchor is retained within the connector housing. The second end of the connector housing includes first and second housing components between which the anchor is captured. The anchor includes a passage that extends between the first end and the second end of the anchor. The at least one strength member is secured within the passage of the anchor by a bonding material such that the anchor anchors the at least one strength member to the connector housing.
- Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to an anchor for anchoring a fiber optic cable within a fiber optic connector. The anchor includes a main body, a passage, and an injection port. The main body extends between a first end and an opposite second end. The passage extends between the first end and the second end of the anchor. The passage is adapted to pass through an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable. The passage includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the passage is adapted to radially position the optical fiber of the fiber optic cable within the passage. The second portion of the passage is adapted to receive a bonding material and at least one strength member of the fiber optic cable. In certain embodiments, the passage further includes a third portion that is adapted to receive a jacket of the fiber optic cable. The injection port is adapted to deliver the bonding material to the passage of the anchor. In certain embodiments, the anchor further includes at least one retention tab that fits within a corresponding receiver provided within the fiber optic connector.
- Still other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method for anchoring a fiber optic cable within a fiber optic connector. The method includes: 1) providing an anchor that includes a passage; 2) inserting a strength member and an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable within the passage; 3) injecting bonding material within the passage thereby securing the strength member to the anchor; and 4) attaching the anchor within an interior of the fiber optic connector.
- A variety of additional inventive aspects will be set forth in the description that follows. The inventive aspects can relate to individual features and to combinations of features. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the broad inventive concepts upon which the embodiments disclosed herein are based.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example fiber optic connection system according to the principles of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is the perspective view ofFIG. 1 , but with a cutaway taken through a vertical center plane; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the fiber optic connection system ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is the exploded perspective view ofFIG. 3 , but with a cutaway taken through the vertical center plane; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a connector housing and an anchor of the fiber optic connection system ofFIG. 1 according to the principles of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 6 is the perspective view ofFIG. 5 , but with a cutaway taken through the vertical center plane; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a first housing component of the connector housing ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 8 is the perspective view ofFIG. 7 , but with a cutaway taken through the vertical center plane; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second housing component of the connector housing ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the anchor ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 11 is the perspective view ofFIG. 9 , but with a cutaway taken through the vertical center plane; -
FIG. 12 is the perspective view ofFIG. 10 , but with a cutaway taken through the vertical center plane; -
FIG. 13 is a side elevation view of the anchor ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 14 is a distal end elevation view of the anchor ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 15 is a proximal end elevation view of the anchor ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of the anchor ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the anchor ofclaim 5, as called out atFIG. 16 ; -
FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of another fiber optic connection system according to the principles of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 19 is another exploded perspective view of the fiber optic connection system ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an anchor of the fiber optic connection system ofFIG. 18 attached to a fiber optic cable; -
FIG. 21 is another perspective view of the anchor ofFIG. 20 attached to the fiber optic cable; -
FIG. 22 is a side elevation view of the anchor ofFIG. 20 attached to the fiber optic cable; -
FIG. 23 is a bottom plan view of the anchor ofFIG. 20 attached to the fiber optic cable; -
FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional top view of the anchor ofcable 20 attached to the fiber optic cable, as called out atFIG. 22 ; -
FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional side elevation view of the anchor ofFIG. 20 , as called out atFIG. 23 ; -
FIGS. 26A through 26F are a series of six perspective views that illustrate an example method of applying the fiber optic connection system ofFIG. 18 , including the anchor ofFIG. 20 , to the fiber optic cable ofFIG. 20 ; -
FIG. 26A is a perspective view of the fiber optic cable ofFIG. 20 ; -
FIG. 26B is a perspective view of the fiber optic cable ofFIG. 20 with the anchor ofFIG. 20 attached thereto; -
FIG. 26C is a cutaway perspective view of the fiber optic cable ofFIG. 20 with the anchor ofFIG. 20 attached thereto; -
FIG. 26D is a perspective view of the fiber optic cable ofFIG. 20 with the anchor ofFIG. 20 attached thereto and a ferrule attached to an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable; -
FIG. 26E is a perspective view of the fiber optic cable ofFIG. 20 with the anchor ofFIG. 20 and the ferrule ofFIG. 26D attached thereto and with a first housing component and a second housing component installed over the anchor; and -
FIG. 26F is a cutaway perspective view of the fiber optic cable ofFIG. 20 with the anchor ofFIG. 20 and the ferrule ofFIG. 26D attached thereto and with the first and second housing components ofFIG. 26E installed over the anchor. - According to the principles of the present disclosure, a fiber optic cable can be securely attached to a fiber optic connector. In certain embodiments, crimp bands, crimp rings, etc. are not used. Instead, strength members of a fiber optic cable are internally bonded within an anchor that anchors the strength members to a fiber optic connector. In certain embodiments, a passage extends through the anchor, and the strength members are inserted within the passage and bonded within the passage to the anchor. An optical fiber of the fiber optic cable may also extend through the passage of the anchor. In certain embodiments, the strength members terminate within the passage of the anchor. The fiber optic cable may thereby be terminated by the fiber optic connector. In certain embodiments, the fiber optic connector may be a hardened fiber optic connector.
- Turning now to
FIGS. 1-4 , an example fiber optic connector andcable assembly 10 is illustrated. The fiber optic connector andcable assembly 10 includes afiber optic cable 20, aconnector housing 50, and ananchor 100. In the illustrated embodiment, thefiber optic cable 20 is a cylindrical fiber optic cable. Thefiber optic cable 20 includes ajacket 26, surrounding a layer ofstrength members 40 and anoptical fiber 30 that is surrounded by thestrength members 40 and thejacket 26. Theconnector housing 50 extends between afirst end 52 and asecond end 54. Aplug portion 56 is positioned adjacent thefirst end 52. In the depicted embodiment, theconnector housing 50 includes afirst housing component 60 and asecond housing component 70. In the depicted embodiment, thefirst housing component 60 is a one-piece main body that includes theplug portion 56 and aproximal extension 64 that extends proximally from theplug portion 56. In the depicted embodiment, thesecond housing component 70 is a cover that covers theproximal extension 64 and thereby forms apassage 58 between thesecond housing component 70 and theproximal extension 64. Thepassage 58 continues from thefirst end 52 to thesecond end 54 of theconnector housing 50. Aferrule 80 may be positioned at thefirst end 52 of the connector housing at least partially within thepassage 58. Anend portion 22 of the fiber optic cable may be inserted through thesecond end 54 of theconnector housing 50 and through thepassage 58. Theend portion 22 of thefiber optic cable 20 may be prepared prior to the insertion into thepassage 58 of theconnector housing 50. For example, an end portion of thejacket 26 may be stripped away thereby exposing anend portion 32 of theoptical fiber 30. In addition, thestrength members 40 may be trimmed back. In the depicted embodiment, thestrength members 40 extend beyond the trimmed end of thejacket 26 after trimming. Theanchor 100 may be pre-applied to thefiber optic cable 20 prior to the insertion of theend portion 22 into thepassage 58. Additional details of theanchor 100 and its attachment to thefiber optic cable 20 are provided hereafter. - As illustrated at
FIG. 4 , aspring 86 may be included within thepassage 58. Thespring 86 may urge theferrule 80 in adirection 88 that extends from thesecond end 54 toward thefirst end 52 of theconnector housing 50 along an axis A1 (see alsoFIG. 2 ). Thespring 86 may be retained by a spring holder 82 (seeFIG. 3 ). - Turning now to
FIGS. 5-12 , the connection between theanchor 100 and theconnector housing 50 will be described in detail. Theanchor 100 includes anattachment portion 140. In the depicted embodiment, theattachment portion 140 includes a pair of retention tabs 150. In particular, the pair of retention tabs 150 includes afirst retention tab 150 a and asecond retention tab 150 b. As illustrated atFIG. 6 , thefirst retention tab 150 a is received within areceiver 62 of thefirst housing component 60. Similarly, thesecond retention tab 150 b is received within areceiver 72 of thesecond housing component 70. As can be seen atFIG. 4 , engaging thefirst retention tab 150 a into thereceiver 62 can be accomplished by vertically dropping theanchor 100 into the uncovered toproximal extension 64 of thefirst housing component 60. If thefiber optic cable 20 is pre-installed in theanchor 100, theend portion 32 may be threaded through thepassage 58 that extends through theplug portion 56 prior to the final dropping of theanchor 100 into the openproximal extension 64. Upon the positioning of theanchor 100 into a portion of thepassage 58 that extends through theproximal extension 64, thesecond housing component 70 is dropped over theanchor 100. In particular, thereceiver 72 of thesecond housing component 70 is dropped over thesecond retention tab 150 b. In addition to the retention tabs 150 and thereceivers anchor 100 may include a set of protrusions 160 (seeFIG. 10 ). Theprotrusions 160 may seat withingrooves 66 of the first housing component 60 (seeFIG. 7 ). - In the depicted embodiment, the
housing components anchor 100 includes the male half of the connection. In other embodiments, thereceivers anchor 100 may be replaced with a female member, such as a receiver. In the depicted embodiment, theanchor 100 extends between afirst end 102 and asecond end 104. In the depicted embodiment, the retention tabs 150 are adjacent thefirst end 102 of theanchor 100. In the depicted embodiment, thesecond end 104 of the anchor extends proximally beyond thesecond end 54 of theconnector housing 50. - In the depicted embodiment, the
first housing component 60 and thesecond housing component 70 interlock with each other. For example, thefirst housing component 60 includes a plurality of notches 68 (seeFIG. 5 ), and thesecond housing component 70 includes a plurality oftabs 78. The plurality oftabs 78 engage the plurality ofnotches 68 and thereby interconnect thesecond housing component 70 to thefirst housing component 60. Upon engagement of the first andsecond housing components tube 84 may be positioned over thesecond housing component 70 and theproximal extension 64 of thefirst housing component 60 thereby securing theconnector housing assembly 50. - Turning now to
FIGS. 13-17 , theanchor 100 will be described in detail. Theanchor 100 includes apassage 110 that extends through theanchor 100 from thefirst end 102 to thesecond end 104. When assembled, thepassage 110 is adapted to receive theoptical fiber 30. In particular, theoptical fiber 30 extends through thepassage 110 and through thefirst end 102 and thesecond end 104 of theanchor 100. Thepassage 110 is further adapted to receive thestrength members 40 within thepassage 110. As depicted, thestrength members 40 terminate within thepassage 110. Thepassage 110 of theanchor 100 is further adapted to receive bonding material 90 (seeFIG. 2 ). Thebonding material 90 holds thestrength members 40 to theanchor 100. In certain embodiments, thebonding material 90 may be an epoxy. - In certain embodiments, the
bonding material 90 may adhere to theoptical fiber 30 and thereby secure theoptical fiber 30 within thepassage 110 of theanchor 100. - In other embodiments, a tube 28 (see
FIG. 3 ) may be positioned over theoptical fiber 30. In such embodiments, thetube 28 may prevent thebonding material 90 from adhering to theoptical fiber 30. - The
anchor 100 may include aninjection port 130. Theinjection port 130 is adapted to inject thebonding material 90 into thepassage 110 after thestrength members 40, theoptical fiber 30, and, optionally, thetube 28 have been installed in thepassage 110. As depicted atFIG. 5 , theinjection port 130 may be accessible after theanchor 100 has been installed within theconnector housing 50. As illustrated atFIG. 5 , theinjection port 130 may be positioned such that excess portions of thebonding material 90 at or around the outside of theinjection port 130 do not interfere with the fitment of thefirst housing component 60 and thesecond housing component 70. - Turning now to
FIG. 17 , thepassage 110 of theanchor 100 will be described in detail. Thepassage 110 includes a necked-downportion 120. In the depicted embodiment, the necked-downportion 120 is adjacent thefirst end 102 of theanchor 100. The necked-downportion 120 may be adapted to center and/or otherwise guide theoptical fiber 30 within thepassage 110 and/or guide theoptical fiber 30 adjacent thefirst end 102 of theanchor 100. The necked-downportion 120 may also be adapted to guide thetube 28 and thereby center and/or position thetube 28 within thepassage 110 and/or adjacent thefirst end 102 of theanchor 100. The necked-downportion 120 may further serve as a control to eliminate or reduce or restrict thebonding material 90 from flowing beyond thefirst end 102 of theanchor 100. As depicted, the necked-downportion 120 includes anouter taper 122 and aninner taper 124. Thetapers 122 and/or 124 may act as guides for theoptical fiber 30 and/or thetube 28 and thereby ease installation of theend portion 32 of theoptical fiber 30 when inserting theend portion 32 through thepassage 110 of theanchor 100. Thetaper 122 may collect thebonding material 90. For example, if a drip of thebonding material 90 leaks past a narrowest portion of the necked-downportion 120, thetaper 122 may collect the drip of thebonding material 90. - The
passage 110 may further include amain portion 170. As depicted atFIG. 2 , thestrength members 40 are encased by thebonding material 90 within themain portion 170 of thepassage 110. In the depicted embodiment, themain portion 170 is relatively large in size. In other embodiments, themain portion 170 is reduced in size. In still other embodiments, thebonding material 90 adheres to thestrength members 40 at a bonding portion that may be within themain portion 170. - The
passage 110 of theanchor 100 further includes acable jacket portion 180, in certain embodiments. Thecable jacket portion 180 is adapted to receive thejacket 26 of thefiber optic cable 20. In particular, thejacket 26 may include an exterior shape that substantially matches an interior shape of thecable jacket portion 180. - In certain embodiments, the
cable jacket portion 180 may include a notch 182 (seeFIG. 10 ). In certain embodiments, thenotch 182 may allow excess material from thejacket 26 of thefiber optic cable 20 to accumulate within thenotch 182. Thejacket 26, even if slightly oversized, may thereby be inserted within thecable jacket portion 180 of thepassage 110. In certain embodiments, thenotch 182 allows thecable jacket portion 180 to expand slightly in diameter and thereby accommodate thejacket 26 of thefiber optic cable 20, even if slightly oversized. - In certain embodiments, the
notch 182 may be used as a tool to collect portions of thestrength members 40 that are outside of thepassage 110. In particular, if thejacket 26 and/or thefiber optic cable 20 is partially inserted or fully inserted into thepassage 110, the portions of thestrength members 40 that are outside of thepassage 110 may be collected by thenotch 182 by rotating theanchor 100 relative to thefiber optic cable 20 about the axis A1. As the portions of thestrength members 40 that are outside of thepassage 110 pass by thenotch 182, thenotch 182 traps the portions and funnels them into thepassage 110. The relative rotating motion about the axis A1 may be combined with a relative translating motion between theanchor 100 and thefiber optic cable 20. - The
cable jacket portion 180 may further include anannular portion 184 and/or portions of an annular portion 184 (seeFIG. 17 ). Theannular portion 184 may be used to receive both an outer surface of thejacket 26 and an interior surface of thejacket 26. Thecable jacket portion 180 may further include a bottom 186. The distal end of thecable jacket 26 may bottom out upon insertion of thejacket 26 within thecable jacket portion 180 of thepassage 110. - The fit of the
cable jacket portion 180 over thecable jacket 26 may substantially prevent thebonding material 90 from leaking beyond thesecond end 104 of theanchor 100. The fit of the necked-downportion 120 and/or thecable jacket portion 180 with thefiber optic cable 20, theoptical fiber 30, and/or thetube 28 may allow air to vent as thebonding material 90 is injected through theinjection port 130. A suitable viscosity for thebonding material 90 may be selected to eliminate and/or minimizebonding material 90 from leaking beyond the necked-downportion 120 and/or thecable jacket portion 180. - Turning now to
FIGS. 18 and 19 , another fiber optic connector andcable assembly 10′ is illustrated according to the principles of the present disclosure. The fiber optic connector andcable assembly 10′ is similar to the fiber optic connector andcable assembly 10. Therefore, similar features of the fiber optic connector andcable assembly 10′ will not typically be redundantly re-described. - As depicted, the fiber optic connector and
cable assembly 10′ is adapted to terminate a noncircularfiber optic cable 20′. In particular, thefiber optic cable 20′ includes a pair ofstrength members 40′ positioned opposite anoptical fiber 30. Ajacket 26′ of thefiber optic cable 20′ may therefore be rectangular or obround in shape. As depicted, the pair ofstrength members 40′ are opposite each other about a horizontal direction. Theinjection port 230 extends perpendicular to the horizontal plane and thereby allows thebonding material 90 to flow between thestrength members 40′ (seeFIG. 24 ). - The
anchor 200 extends between afirst end 202 and asecond end 204. Theanchor 200 includes apassage 210 that extends through theanchor 200 and through thefirst end 202 and thesecond end 204. Thepassage 210 includes a necked-downportion 220, amain portion 270, and acable jacket portion 280. Thepassage 210 may be shaped generally rectangularly or may be shaped obround to accommodate the pair of thestrength members 40′ and thejacket 26′. - The
anchor 200 may further include a shrinkwrap receiving area 250. As depicted, the shrinkwrap receiving area 250 is on an exterior of theanchor 200 and positioned adjacent thesecond end 204 of theanchor 200. Thecable anchor 200 may further include a finger 252 (seeFIGS. 21 and 25 ). Thefinger 252 may be adapted to extend over a portion of ashrink tube 190. Theshrink tube 190 may be positioned over the shrinkwrap receiving area 250 and heat may be applied to theshrink tube 190 to shrink the shrink tube around a perimeter of thejacket 26′ of thefiber optic cable 20′. Theshrink tube 190 may include afirst portion 192 that is adapted to shrink down over the shrinkwrap receiving area 250. Theshrink tube 190 may include asecond portion 194 adapted to shrink down over a portion of thejacket 26′ of thefiber optic cable 20′. - In certain embodiments, the fiber optic connector and
cable assembly - The above system may include molded and/or machined parts (e.g., 60, 70, 100, and/or 200). A stripped cable (e.g., 20, 20′) may be inserted from one end. The optical fiber (e.g., 30) passes through the
anchor port 130, 230 (e.g., a hole), theanchor strength members anchor 100, 200 (i.e., a cable fixation part). The epoxy and/or hot melt seals the cable (e.g., 20, 20′) to theanchor ferrule 80 is added, the assembly can be inserted in thehousing 50 in such a way that a tuned fiber optic connector can be achieved. -
FIGS. 26A-26F illustrate an example of steps of cable termination. In particular, 1) thecable FIG. 26A ); 2) thestrength members optical fiber 30 are inserted into theanchor 100, 200 (seeFIGS. 26B and 26C ); 3) bonding material 90 (e.g., epoxy and/or hot melt) is injected into theport ferrule 80 is added to the sub-assembly (seeFIG. 26D ); 5) the sub-assembly is mounted in the housing 50 (seeFIGS. 26E and 26F ); and 6) tuning can be done by rotation of the ferrule 80 (e.g., along the axis A1). Friction between theferrule 80 and/or aferrule hub 81 and theconnector housing 50 may prevent theoptical fiber 30 from rotating at theferrule 80. A multi-position seat between theferrule 80 and/or aferrule hub 81 and theconnector housing 50 may prevent theoptical fiber 30 from rotating at theferrule 80. Thespring 86 may maintain the friction and/or the seat between theferrule 80 and/or theferrule hub 81 and theconnector housing 50 and thereby maintain the tuning. In certain embodiments, the fiber optic connector andcable assembly ferrule 80. - In embodiments with the
optical fiber 30 fixed to theanchor anchor optical fiber 30 from rotating at theanchor - From the foregoing detailed description, it will be evident that modifications and variations can be made in the devices of the present disclosure without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.
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- A1 axis
- 10 fiber optic connector and cable assembly
- 10′ fiber optic connector and cable assembly
- 20 fiber optic cable
- 20′ fiber optic cable
- 22 end portion
- 26 jacket
- 26′ a jacket
- 28 tube
- 30 optical fiber
- 32 end portion
- 40 strength member
- 40′ strength member
- 50 connector housing
- 52 first end
- 54 second end
- 56 plug portion
- 58 passage
- 60 first housing component
- 62 receiver
- 64 proximal extension
- 66 grooves
- 68 notches
- 70 second housing component
- 72 receiver
- 78 tabs
- 80 ferrule
- 81 hub
- 82 spring holder
- 84 tube
- 86 spring
- 88 direction
- 90 bonding material
- 100 anchor
- 102 first end
- 104 second end
- 110 passage
- 120 necked-down portion
- 122 outer taper
- 124 inner taper
- 130 injection port
- 140 attachment portion
- 150 retention tab
- 150 a retention tab
- 150 b retention tab
- 160 protrusions
- 170 main portion
- 180 cable jacket portion
- 182 notch
- 184 annular portion
- 186 bottom
- 190 shrink tube
- 192 first end
- 194 second end
- 200 anchor
- 202 first end
- 204 second end
- 210 passage
- 220 necked-down portion
- 230 injection port
- 250 shrink wrap receiving area
- 252 finger
- 270 main portion
- 280 cable jacket portion
Claims (3)
1-22. (canceled)
23. A method for tuning an optical fiber within a fiber optic connector, the method comprising:
providing an anchor including a passage;
inserting the optical fiber within the passage;
injecting bonding material within the passage thereby securing the optical fiber to the anchor at a first location of the optical fiber;
attaching the anchor within an interior of the fiber optic connector;
securing the optical fiber to a ferrule at a second location of the optical fiber;
rotating the ferrule to tune the ferrule relative to a connector housing of the fiber optic connector; and
rotationally holding the ferrule relative to the connector housing.
24. The method of claim 23 , further comprising inserting a strength member within the passage.
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