Ruggedized fiber optic/electrical connector
First Claim
1. A ruggedized fiber optic/electrical connector configured to terminate a fiber optic/electrical cable, the ruggedized fiber optic/electrical connector comprising:
- a connector housing that extends between a proximal end and a distal end along a central longitudinal axis, the connector housing including;
a plug portion at the distal end of the connector housing, the plug portion configured for insertion into a port of a fiber optic/electrical adapter, the plug portion including a first sealing surface configured to form a first seal between the ruggedized fiber optic/electrical connector and the fiber optic/electrical adapter;
a coupler engaging portion;
a cable connecting portion at the proximal end of the connector housing, the cable connecting portion configured to mechanically connect to the fiber optic/electrical cable;
a central passage defined through at least an interior of the plug portion; and
a pair of pathways that extend at least partially within the connector housing, the pair of pathways configured to at least partially position a pair of electrical conductors within the connector housing, respectively;
a ferrule mounted to the plug portion of the connector housing and at least partially within the central passage of the connector housing, the ferrule configured to terminate at least one optical fiber of the fiber optic/electrical cable; and
a rotatable coupler rotatably mounted around the connector housing, the rotatable coupler configured to engage the coupler engaging portion of the connector housing and thereby mechanically connect the ruggedized fiber optic/electrical connector to the fiber optic/electrical adapter.
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Abstract
A fiber optic and electrical connection system includes a fiber optic cable, a ruggedized fiber optic connector, a ruggedized fiber optic adapter, and a fiber optic enclosure. The cable includes one or more electrically conducting strength members. The connector, the adapter, and the enclosure each have one or more electrical conductors. The cable is terminated by the connector with the conductors of the connector in electrical communication with the strength members. The conductors of the connector electrically contact the conductors of the adapter when the connector and the adapter are mechanically connected. And, the conductors of the adapter electrically contact the conductors of the enclosure when the adapter is mounted on the enclosure.
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22 Claims
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1. A ruggedized fiber optic/electrical connector configured to terminate a fiber optic/electrical cable, the ruggedized fiber optic/electrical connector comprising:
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a connector housing that extends between a proximal end and a distal end along a central longitudinal axis, the connector housing including; a plug portion at the distal end of the connector housing, the plug portion configured for insertion into a port of a fiber optic/electrical adapter, the plug portion including a first sealing surface configured to form a first seal between the ruggedized fiber optic/electrical connector and the fiber optic/electrical adapter; a coupler engaging portion; a cable connecting portion at the proximal end of the connector housing, the cable connecting portion configured to mechanically connect to the fiber optic/electrical cable; a central passage defined through at least an interior of the plug portion; and a pair of pathways that extend at least partially within the connector housing, the pair of pathways configured to at least partially position a pair of electrical conductors within the connector housing, respectively; a ferrule mounted to the plug portion of the connector housing and at least partially within the central passage of the connector housing, the ferrule configured to terminate at least one optical fiber of the fiber optic/electrical cable; and a rotatable coupler rotatably mounted around the connector housing, the rotatable coupler configured to engage the coupler engaging portion of the connector housing and thereby mechanically connect the ruggedized fiber optic/electrical connector to the fiber optic/electrical adapter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A ruggedized fiber optic/electrical connector and cable assembly comprising:
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a fiber optic/electrical cable including at least one optical fiber and a pair of electrically conductive strength members; a connector housing that extends between a proximal end and a distal end along a central longitudinal axis, the connector housing including; a plug portion at the distal end of the connector housing, the plug portion configured for insertion into a port of a fiber optic/electrical adapter, the plug portion including a sealing surface configured to form a seal between the plug portion and the fiber optic/electrical adapter; a cable connecting portion at the proximal end of the connector housing, the cable connecting portion mechanically connected to the pair of electrically conductive strength members of the fiber optic/electrical cable; and a pair of pathways that extends parallel to the central longitudinal axis between the plug portion and the cable connecting portion of the connector housing, the pair of pathways axially aligned with an adjacent portion of the pair of electrically conductive strength members, respectively; and a ferrule mounted to the plug portion of the connector housing, the ferrule terminating the at least one optical fiber of the fiber optic/electrical cable. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A fiber optic/electrical connector and cable assembly comprising:
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a fiber optic/electrical cable including at least one optical fiber and a first pair of electrical conductors; a connector housing that extends between a proximal end and a distal end along a central longitudinal axis, the connector housing including; a plug portion at the distal end of the connector housing, the plug portion configured for insertion into a port of a fiber optic/electrical adapter; a cable connecting portion at the proximal end of the connector housing, the cable connecting portion mechanically connected to the fiber optic/electrical cable; a central passage defined through at least an interior of the plug portion; and a pair of pathways extending at least partially within the connector housing, the pair of pathways positioning a second pair of electrical conductors within the connector housing, respectively, the first pair of electrical conductors electrically connected to the second pair of electrical conductors at a pair of lugs respectively; and a ferrule mounted to the plug portion of the connector housing and at least partially within the central passage of the connector housing, the ferrule terminating the at least one optical fiber of the fiber optic/electrical cable.
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21. A fiber optic/electrical connector configured to terminate a fiber optic/electrical cable, the fiber optic/electrical connector comprising:
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a connector housing that extends between a proximal end and a distal end along a central longitudinal axis, the connector housing including; a plug portion configured for insertion into a port of a fiber optic/electrical adapter; a mechanical cable connecting portion configured to mechanically connect to the fiber optic/electrical cable at the proximal end of the connector housing; and a central passage defined through at least an interior of the plug portion; a ferrule mounted to the plug portion of the connector housing and at least partially within the central passage of the connector housing, the ferrule configured to terminate at least one optical fiber of the fiber optic/electrical cable; and at least one electrical contact mounted to the connector housing, the at least one electrical contact configured to terminate at least one electrical conductor of the fiber optic/electrical cable. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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