Optical fibers duplex connector assembly
First Claim
1. An optical fiber duplex connector assembly comprising:
- a first housing;
a pair of second housings, each of said second housings including therein an optical fiber and a ferrule secured to an end of said optical fiber, said ferrule movably positioned within said second housing; and
a pair of third housings, each of said second housings being positioned within a respective one of said third housings, each of said third housings being movably positioned within said first housing.
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Abstract
An optical fiber duplex connector assembly wherein two individual optical fiber connectors are positioned and retained within a common housing, such that relative freedom of movement between the two connectors within the common housing facilitates positioning of the retained two connectors within a suitable receiving common housing (e.g., shroud). Such movement accomodates for manufacturing tolerances within the housing and/or connectors while still assuring successful insertion. A housing, having two chambers (one for each connector) and a cover assures the defined movable connector positioning while also providing effective retention. A boot may be attached to the housing to accomodate for severe bends and turns of the optical fiber cable, without loss of attenuation.
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24 Claims
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1. An optical fiber duplex connector assembly comprising:
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a first housing; a pair of second housings, each of said second housings including therein an optical fiber and a ferrule secured to an end of said optical fiber, said ferrule movably positioned within said second housing; and a pair of third housings, each of said second housings being positioned within a respective one of said third housings, each of said third housings being movably positioned within said first housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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