Methods for forming connectorized fiber optic cabling
First Claim
1. A connectorized fiber optic cabling assembly comprising:
- a loose tube fiber optic cable that includes;
a plurality of optical fibers;
a plurality of strength yarns that surround the plurality of optical fibers; and
a cable jacket that surrounds the plurality of strength yarns; and
a connector assembly mounted on a first end of the loose tube fiber optic cable, the connector assembly including;
a connector housing that defines a fiber passage and includes a front housing and a rear housing;
a ferrule mounted within the connector housing;
a spring mounted within the connector housing rearward of the ferrule; and
a strain relief boot extending rearwardly from the connector housing and including a front section and a cylindrical rear section,wherein the plurality of optical fibers extend through the strain relief boot, the fiber passage and the spring into the ferrule,wherein the plurality of optical fibers are aligned in a row in a ribbonized configuration within a rigid portion of the connector assembly, andwherein the plurality of optical fibers have a loose tube configuration within a bendable portion of the connector assembly.
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Abstract
A connectorized fiber optic cabling assembly includes a loose tube fiber optic cable and a connector assembly. The cable has a termination end and includes: an optical fiber bundle including a plurality of optical fibers; at least one strength member; and a jacket surrounding the optical fiber bundle and the at least one strength member. The connector assembly includes a rigid portion and defines a fiber passage. The connector assembly is mounted on the termination end of the cable such that the optical fiber bundle extends through at least a portion of the fiber passage. The plurality of optical fibers of the optical fiber bundle have a ribbonized configuration in the rigid portion of the connector assembly and a loose, non-ribbonized configuration outside the rigid portion.
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12 Claims
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1. A connectorized fiber optic cabling assembly comprising:
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a loose tube fiber optic cable that includes; a plurality of optical fibers; a plurality of strength yarns that surround the plurality of optical fibers; and a cable jacket that surrounds the plurality of strength yarns; and a connector assembly mounted on a first end of the loose tube fiber optic cable, the connector assembly including; a connector housing that defines a fiber passage and includes a front housing and a rear housing; a ferrule mounted within the connector housing; a spring mounted within the connector housing rearward of the ferrule; and a strain relief boot extending rearwardly from the connector housing and including a front section and a cylindrical rear section, wherein the plurality of optical fibers extend through the strain relief boot, the fiber passage and the spring into the ferrule, wherein the plurality of optical fibers are aligned in a row in a ribbonized configuration within a rigid portion of the connector assembly, and wherein the plurality of optical fibers have a loose tube configuration within a bendable portion of the connector assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A connectorized fiber optic cabling assembly comprising:
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a fiber optic cable that includes; a plurality of optical fibers; a plurality of strength yarns; and a cable jacket that surrounds the plurality of strength yarns and the plurality of optical fibers; and a connector assembly mounted on a first end of the fiber optic cable, the connector assembly including; a connector housing that defines a fiber passage and includes a front housing and a rear housing; a ferrule mounted within the connector housing; a spring mounted within the connector housing rearward of the ferrule; and a strain relief boot extending rearwardly from the connector housing, wherein the plurality of optical fibers extend through the strain relief boot, the fiber passage and the spring into the ferrule, wherein the plurality of optical fibers are aligned in a row in a ribbonized configuration within a rigid portion of the connector assembly, and wherein the plurality of optical fibers have a loose configuration having at least a portion that extends within the connector housing between the ribbonized configuration and the strain relief boot. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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