Ruggedized multi-fiber fiber optic connector with sealed dust cap
First Claim
1. A fiber optic connector and fiber optic cable assembly comprising:
- a fiber optic cable including a plurality of optical fibers, at least one strength member for reinforcing the fiber optic cable, and a cable jacket for containing the optical fibers and the strength member;
a connector body having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end including an anchoring region for anchoring the strength member of the fiber optic cable;
a multi-fiber ferrule mounted at the distal end of the connector body, the multi-fiber ferrule supporting end portions of the optical fibers;
a protective housing mounted over the connector body, the protective housing having a proximal end and a distal end;
a dimensionally recoverable sleeve positioned over the proximal end of the protective housing and over the jacket of the fiber optic cable to secure the jacket to the protective housing and to prevent contaminants from entering the protective housing through the proximal end of the protective housing;
a dust cap that mounts over the distal end of the protective housing; and
a sealing member that forms an environmental seal between the dust cap and the protective housing for preventing contaminants from entering the protective housing.
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Abstract
A fiber optic connector and fiber optic cable assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a fiber optic cable having a plurality of optical fibers. The assembly also includes a connector body, a multi-fiber ferrule and a protective housing. The fiber optic cable is anchored to a proximal end of the connector body and the multi-fiber ferrule is mounted at a distal end of the connector body. The multi-fiber ferrule supports end portions of optical fibers of the optical fiber cable. The protective housing mounts over the connector body. A dimensionally recoverable sleeve prevents contaminants from entering the protective housing through a proximal end of the protective housing. A dust cap and sealing member prevent contaminants from entering the protective housing through a distal end of the protective housing.
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9 Claims
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1. A fiber optic connector and fiber optic cable assembly comprising:
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a fiber optic cable including a plurality of optical fibers, at least one strength member for reinforcing the fiber optic cable, and a cable jacket for containing the optical fibers and the strength member; a connector body having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end including an anchoring region for anchoring the strength member of the fiber optic cable; a multi-fiber ferrule mounted at the distal end of the connector body, the multi-fiber ferrule supporting end portions of the optical fibers; a protective housing mounted over the connector body, the protective housing having a proximal end and a distal end; a dimensionally recoverable sleeve positioned over the proximal end of the protective housing and over the jacket of the fiber optic cable to secure the jacket to the protective housing and to prevent contaminants from entering the protective housing through the proximal end of the protective housing; a dust cap that mounts over the distal end of the protective housing; and a sealing member that forms an environmental seal between the dust cap and the protective housing for preventing contaminants from entering the protective housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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