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Fiber optic end connector

  • US 5,283,853 A
  • Filed: 02/14/1992
  • Issued: 02/01/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/14/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A connector for connecting a tubular support structure associated with a fiber optic cable to a terminal of a signal processing device, said tubular support structure enclosing at least one optic fiber, said connector comprising:

  • a housing member having a front end and a rear end, said housing member defining a first passageway extending from said rear end to said front end for axially passing said tubular support structure therethrough;

    coupling means threadedly engageable with the front end of said housing for coupling said housing member to said terminal;

    flexible clamp means at least partially received within said first passageway at said front end and adapted to at least partially surround said tubular support structure;

    clamp adjustment means threadedly engageable with said rear end; and

    compression means responsive to threaded engagement of said clamp adjustment means with the rear end of said housing for radially inwardly urging said clamp means from an expanded state accommodating axial passage of said tubular support structure through said housing into a constricted state fixedly securing said tubular support structure with respect to said housing.

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