Preconnectorized fiber optic drop cables and assemblies
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1. A preconnectorized outdoor cable comprising:
- a cable, the cable having at least one optical waveguide and at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket, wherein the cable jacket generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide and the at least one tensile element; and
at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide, the at least one plug connector comprising;
a crimp assembly, wherein the crimp assembly includes a crimp housing and a crimp band, wherein the crimp housing comprises two half-shells being held together by the crimp band, the two half-shells having a longitudinal passageway for passing the at least one optical fiber therethrough, at least one cable clamping portion, and a connector assembly clamping portion, wherein the at least one cable clamping portion secures the at least one tensile element; and
a connector assembly, the connector assembly includes a connector body and a ferrule, wherein a portion of the connector assembly is secured in the connector assembly clamping portion of the two half-shells of the crimp housing.
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Abstract
A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of a optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.
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59 Claims
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1. A preconnectorized outdoor cable comprising:
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a cable, the cable having at least one optical waveguide and at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket, wherein the cable jacket generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide and the at least one tensile element; and at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide, the at least one plug connector comprising; a crimp assembly, wherein the crimp assembly includes a crimp housing and a crimp band, wherein the crimp housing comprises two half-shells being held together by the crimp band, the two half-shells having a longitudinal passageway for passing the at least one optical fiber therethrough, at least one cable clamping portion, and a connector assembly clamping portion, wherein the at least one cable clamping portion secures the at least one tensile element; and a connector assembly, the connector assembly includes a connector body and a ferrule, wherein a portion of the connector assembly is secured in the connector assembly clamping portion of the two half-shells of the crimp housing. - 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 preconnectorized outdoor cable comprising:
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a cable, the cable having at least one optical waveguide and at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket, wherein the cable jacket generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide and the at least one tensile element; and at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide, wherein a plurality of the components of the at least one plug connector are formed from a UV stabilized material, the at least one plug connector comprising; a crimp assembly, wherein the crimp assembly includes a crimp housing and a crimp band, wherein the crimp housing comprises two half-shells being held together by the crimp band, the two half-shells having a longitudinal passageway for passing the at least one optical fiber therethrough, at least one cable clamping portion, and a connector assembly clamping portion, wherein the at least one cable clamping portion secures the at least one tensile element of the cable; and a connector assembly, the connector assembly includes a connector body and a ferrule, wherein a portion of the connector assembly is secured in the connector assembly clamping portion of the two half-shells of the crimp housing. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. A preconnectorized outdoor cable comprising:
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a cable, the cable having at least one optical waveguide and at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket, wherein the cable jacket generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide and the at least one tensile element; and at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide, the at least one plug connector comprising; a crimp assembly, wherein the crimp assembly includes a crimp housing and a crimp band, wherein the crimp housing comprises two half-shells being held together by the crimp band, the two halt-shells having a longitudinal passageway for passing the at least one optical fiber therethrough, at least one cable clamping portion, and a connector assembly clamping portion, wherein the at least one cable clamping portion secures the at least one tensile element of the cable; a heat shrink tube for weatherproofing the preconnectorized outdoor cable, the heat shrink tube being disposed over a portion of the at least one plug connector and a portion of the cable jacket; and a connector assembly, the connector assembly includes a connector body and a ferrule, wherein a portion of the connector assembly is secured in the connector assembly clamping portion of the two half-shells of the crimp housing. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59)
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58. A preconnectorized outdoor cable comprising:
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a cable, the cable having at least one optical waveguide and at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket, wherein the cable jacket generally surrounds the at least one optical waveguide and the at least one tensile element; and at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide, the at least one plug connector comprising; a crimp assembly, wherein the crimp assembly includes a crimp housing, wherein the crimp housing comprises two half-shells, the two half-shells having a longitudinal passageway for passing the at least one optical fiber therethrough, at least one cable clamping portion, and a connector assembly clamping portion, wherein the at least one cable clamping portion secures the at least one tensile element; and a connector assembly, the connector assembly includes a connector body and a ferrule, wherein a portion of the connector assembly is secured in the connector assembly clamping portion of the two half-shells of the crimp housing.
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