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OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR

  • US 20140133808A1
  • Filed: 11/12/2013
  • Published: 05/15/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A terminal end assembly for an optic fiber cable, the assembly comprising:

  • a ferrule assembly comprising;

    a ferrule for receiving and terminating an optic fiber of an optic fiber cable, and a ferule holder having a first end for receiving the optic fiber therethrough, and a second end opposite the first end for receiving and retaining the ferrule therein;

    a tubular connector body having a first end configured for receiving and retaining a terminal end of a fiber optic cable therein, and a second end configured for slidably receiving the ferrule holder therein, the ferrule holder being axially movable within the second end for movement of the ferrule towards and away from the connector body;

    a biasing member for being disposed within the connector body for biasing the ferrule holder axially away from the connector body; and

    a ferrule retainer for retaining the ferrule holder within the second end of the connector body, the retainer comprising a tubular body for being disposed around the ferrule and ferrule holder, and the tubular body having a first end configured for engaging with the connector body for retaining the ferrule holder with the connector body, and a second end configured for limiting movement of the ferrule holder axially away from the connector body in opposition to the biasing, wherein the ferrule retainer and the tubular connector body together form an encasement for encasing the biasing member and ferrule retainer.

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