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Fiber optic connector with strain relief assembly

  • US 9,551,842 B2
  • Filed: 01/11/2016
  • Issued: 01/24/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/15/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fiber optic connector, comprising:

  • a ferrule configured to support at least one optical fiber;

    a ferrule holder from which the ferrule extends;

    a housing in which the ferrule holder is received;

    a connector body coupled to the housing and configured to retain the ferrule holder within the housing, the connector body having a front portion at least partially received in the housing and a rear portion at least partially outside of the housing; and

    a strain relief assembly, comprising;

    a support coupled to the rear portion of the connector body, wherein the support includes a first portion defining a front end of the support, a second portion defining a back end of the support, and a transition region between the first and second portions, the second portion having a stiffness less than the first portion; and

    a boot received over the first portion of the support and extending rearwardly over the transition region and second portion, wherein the support and boot are formed from respective first and second materials, the second material being less rigid than the first material.

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