FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR
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1. An optical fiber connector comprising:
- a housing having a first end for receiving an optical fiber, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal passage extending from the first end to the second end;
a ferrule assembly comprising a ferrule holder and ferrule, the ferrule assembly for being inserted into and disposed within the passage, and longitudinally movable within the passage, the ferrule assembly being configured for retaining an optical fiber therein; and
at least one of the housing and the ferrule holder comprising a portion for engaging the other of the housing and the ferrule holder for retaining the ferrule assembly within the passage.
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Abstract
A connector for a fiber optic cable is disclosed, as well as a housing therefor, wherein the housing is formed as a single unitary piece to simplify construction and assembly. A ferrule assembly may be configured in conjunction with the housing to provide a retentive coupling between the assembly and the housing upon insertion of the assembly into the housing.
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23 Claims
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1. An optical fiber connector comprising:
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a housing having a first end for receiving an optical fiber, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal passage extending from the first end to the second end; a ferrule assembly comprising a ferrule holder and ferrule, the ferrule assembly for being inserted into and disposed within the passage, and longitudinally movable within the passage, the ferrule assembly being configured for retaining an optical fiber therein; and at least one of the housing and the ferrule holder comprising a portion for engaging the other of the housing and the ferrule holder for retaining the ferrule assembly within the passage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A one-piece housing for an optical fiber connector, the connector having a ferrule assembly for being movably disposed within the housing under bias of a resilient member, and the housing comprising:
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a one-piece unitary body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a longitudinal passage extending from the first end to the second end for receipt of the ferrule assembly therein; and at least one of the body and the ferrule assembly comprising a portion for engaging the other of the housing and the ferrule assembly for retaining the ferrule assembly within the passage in opposition to the bias of the resilient member. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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