Preconnectorized fiber optic drop cables and assemblies for efficient deployment
First Claim
1. A preconnectorized outdoor cable comprising:
- at least two strength components having respective tensile strength ratings, an optical transmission component, and at least one tensile strength member having a tensile strength rating disposed generally adjacent to at least one of the strength components, the strength member and one of the strength components defining a tensile strength rating ratio of about 0.1 to about 0.3, and a cable jacket generally surrounding the at least two strength components, the optical transmission component, and the at least one tensile strength member; and
at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to an end of the cable, thereby connectorizing an optical waveguide, the optical waveguide being a portion of the optical transmission component, wherein the at least one plug connector includes a crimp housing and a connector assembly, the crimp housing having two half-shells that secure a portion of the connector assembly therebetween where the connector assembly includes a ferrule and a connector 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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48 Claims
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1. A preconnectorized outdoor cable comprising:
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at least two strength components having respective tensile strength ratings, an optical transmission component, and at least one tensile strength member having a tensile strength rating disposed generally adjacent to at least one of the strength components, the strength member and one of the strength components defining a tensile strength rating ratio of about 0.1 to about 0.3, and a cable jacket generally surrounding the at least two strength components, the optical transmission component, and the at least one tensile strength member; and at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to an end of the cable, thereby connectorizing an optical waveguide, the optical waveguide being a portion of the optical transmission component, wherein the at least one plug connector includes a crimp housing and a connector assembly, the crimp housing having two half-shells that secure a portion of the connector assembly therebetween where the connector assembly includes a ferrule and a connector housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A preconnectorized outdoor cable, comprising:
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an optical transmission component; at least two strength components, the at least two strength components disposed on opposite sides of the optical transmission component; a plurality of tensile strength members, the plurality of tensile strength members being generally arranged about the optical transmission component and generally contacting the optical transmission component, the plurality of tensile strength members being fibrous tensile strength members that essentially lack anti-buckling strength; a cable jacket, the cable jacket contacting at least a portion of the optical transmission component; and at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to an end of the cable, thereby connectorizing an optical waveguide, the optical waveguide being a portion of the optical transmission component, wherein the at least one plug connector includes a crimp housing and a connector assembly, the crimp housing having two half-shells that secure a portion of the connector assembly therebetween where the connector assembly includes a ferrule and connector housing. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 46, 47, 48)
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32. A preconnectorized outdoor cable, comprising:
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an optical transmission component; at least two strength components, the at least two strength components are disposed on opposite sides of the optical transmission component a cable jacket; and at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to an end of the cable, thereby connectorizing an optical waveguide, the optical waveguide being a portion of the optical transmission component, wherein the at least one plug connector includes a crimp housing and a connector assembly, the crimp housing having two half-shells that secure a portion of the connector assembly therebetween where the connector assembly includes a ferrule and connector housing. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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