Abstract:
An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly (100) is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.
Abstract:
An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly (100) is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.
Abstract:
A coupler on duplex connector sleeve (10) for selectively coupling a pair of duplex fiber optic cables in either a matched or reversed configuration is disclosed. The coupler includes a housing (36), adapted to receive and interlock with the cables (12,14), and a detachable wall structure (54), extending from the housing. The wall structure facilitates insertion of the second cable in the matched configuration. With the wall structure removed, the second cable is insertable into the housing in the reversed configuration.
Abstract:
A coupler (10) having converging corner-wall sections (68,70,72,74) is disclosed. Convergence thereof provides the draft necessary to remove the coupler from a conventional plastic mold. The preferred angle of convergence is about one degree.
Abstract:
An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly (100) is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.
Abstract:
An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly (100) is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.
Abstract:
A coupler on duplex connector sleeve (10) for selectively coupling a pair of duplex fiber optic cables in either a matched or reversed configuration is disclosed. The coupler includes a housing (36), adapted to receive and interlock with the cables (12,14), and a detachable wall structure (54), extending from the housing. The wall structure facilitates insertion of the second cable in the matched configuration. With the wall structure removed, the second cable is insertable into the housing in the reversed configuration.